Midsomer Norton Community Connectors Project Manager, Nathan Hartley, is currently working with a range of local organisations to see what improvements need to be made to our town’s green spaces. What do you think? Are there play parks that need new equipment? Do you know any benches in public areas that need fixing? Is there…
A statutory consultation has opened on proposed transport improvements for Midsomer Norton High Street and South Road as part of the wider Somer Valley Links project. Bath & North East Somerset Council is proposing two new zebra crossings and improved cycling facilities in the town. The first zebra crossing would be installed on the High Street outside the Dorothy House Hospice Shop,…
Withdrawal of 175 Bus Service, Orchard Way, Peasedown St John Dear Editor, Through your letters page I’d like to thank all the Peasedown residents who have been in touch with me over the last couple of days to raise their concerns about the withdrawal of the 175 bus service that was serving Orchard Way, Peasedown…
Fantastic fun day coming up at The Miners Rest Radstock next Saturday, 22nd August. They’re raising valuable funds for SWALLOW Charity – South West Action for Learning & Living Our Way – please do show your support if you can.
Midsomer Norton will host a national minigolf tournament next month when the British Minigolf Grand Prix comes to Dynamite Adventure Golf. The competition will take place on Sunday 6 September 2026 at the 18-hole adventure golf course at Dragonfly Leisure in Gullock Tyning. It will be the first time Dynamite Adventure Golf has hosted an event on the British…
One of our aims at the Radstock Times is to celebrate local history. Which part of our town’s history are you most proud of? Do you have any old photos you’d like to show us? Send us a copy and we’ll publish it here online. PHOTO: Thanks to John for sending us this photo. It…
An investigation into Midsomer Norton Town Council has returned to public attention following a recent article in the Midsomer Norton and Radstock Journal. The article referred to the report when discussing the Town Council’s decision to end funding for Midsomer Norton Community Trust in February. Following complaints, the Journal published a correction: “Our recent report…
A campaign has been launched to encourage local social housing provider, Curo, to refurbish some of their housing stock in Midsomer Norton. Led by Nathan Hartley, project manager of the town’s Community Connectors initiative, the organisation has been asked by community leaders and residents to set aside much-needed funding to carry out necessary works to…
Plans to create a new home for Fashion Museum Bath have received a major boost after Bath & North East Somerset Council secured a £7.2 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The funding will support the transformation of the former Old Post Office in Bath city centre into a new museum expected to…
Recent financial information published by Midsomer Norton Town Council shows that almost £36,000 has been allocated to provide Locum Finance Manager support. The proposal was first considered by the Council’s Staffing Committee on 9 February 2026. It was subsequently considered by the Finance and Operations Committee on 16 February and approved by Full Council on…
