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Internal Midsomer Norton Town Council Audit identifies “significant governance, financial management and transparency issues”

Internal Audit Highlights Need for Governance Improvements A recent internal audit has identified a number of significant governance, financial management and transparency issues that require action by Midsomer Norton Town Council. While the auditor concluded that the Council’s overall system of internal control remains adequate and effective, this conclusion was subject to a substantial action…

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Midsomer Norton Council Papers Reveal Further £59,000 for Delayed Town Hall Project

Recently published Midsomer Norton Town Council papers have revealed further costs and ongoing delays associated with the refurbishment of Midsomer Norton Town Hall. At a recent Town Council meeting, councillors agreed to set aside a further £59,000 towards the project. The largest allocation is £49,000, which was set aside to cover a future retention payment…

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Somerset Miners Welfare Trust hands over Norton Hill Colliery Miner to local community

The Somerset Miners Welfare Trust has officially handed over the Norton Hill Colliery Metal Miner to the Directors of the Impact & Willowbrook Management Company (The Residents Association) located outside of Mardons Social Club. The Metal Miner is one of around 150 which aims to leave the lasting legacy for those who worked on the…

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Midsomer Norton Town Council raises Precept (tax) by 20% to “improve transparency around public spending”

Concern has been raised about the huge increase in the precept (tax) that residents in Midsomer Norton are having to pay from April 2026. At its meeting on 2nd February, Midsomer Norton Town Council voted to increase the amount of money it asks of local taxpayers by an incredible 20%. That’s an extra £128,000 in…

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