A major solar farm and battery storage development between Midsomer Norton and Paulton has been granted planning permission by Bath & North East Somerset Council. Planning application 24/03894/FUL was submitted by PACE (Pathfinder Clean Energy) Yeti Energy Limited. The solar farm will be located near Water Lane, close to the junction of Clandown Road and…
Midsomer Norton town centre is set to welcome the first eat:Festival on Saturday 10 October. The event will bring more than 60 food and drink stalls, street food and entertainment to the town. The free festival is a B&NES-led initiative and will take place across the High Street, The Island and the short section of road between the traffic lights and the Sainsbury’s car park exit. The festival…
There is still time for young people to enter this year’s Midsomer Norton & District Carnival Royalty competition, with organisers looking for a Carnival King, Queen, Prince and Princess for 2026. Entries are open to children and young people aged 5 to 17 who live within a 10-mile radius of Midsomer Norton. The Carnival Prince and Princess categories are open to entrants aged 5 to 9, while…
People living in Midsomer Norton are being given the chance to take part in the town’s biggest ever residents’ survey. Launched this week by local organisation, Community Connectors, local people are being asked for their views on a wide range of issues. More than 3,000 homes will be hand-delivered a copy of the survey by…
Town Council documents show that Midsomer Norton Town Council has not scheduled scrutiny of the final cost of this year’s Town Fayre and Show, held in July 2026. Back in February, the Town Council took the contentious decision not to fund Midsomer Norton Community Trust this year and decided instead to take overall control of events itself. Prior to the Town Council’s…
The Palladium Electric Wetherspoon in Midsomer Norton has been given planning permission to stay open half an hour later each night following approval by Bath & North East Somerset Council. The new planning permission allows the pub to remain open until 12.30am from Sunday to Thursday and until 1.30am on Fridays and Saturdays. The extended…
Midsomer Norton’s first ever town-wide Residents’ Survey is being delivered to 3,000 households and businesses this Autumn. Produced by local organisation, Midsomer Norton Community Connectors, they are keen to hear what you think about your local area. It’s an opportunity for you to share your views on local issues. Your views matter! The responses to…
Holly Court in Midsomer Norton is getting ready for a suitably spooky Halloween Market, with local traders being invited to take part. The Holly Court Independent Halloween Market returns on 31st October from 10am to 3pm. Alongside Holly Court’s permanent shops, organisers are hoping to fill Holly Court with up to 15 Halloween stalls, including seasonal treats, handmade crafts, food and…
Midsomer Norton is set for further housing growth and continued town-centre development under Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Draft Local Plan 2025–2043. The plan, due before B&NES Cabinet on 10 September, sets out where future development should take place and the policies against which planning applications will be judged. It does not itself grant…
A new initiative led by Bath and North East Somerset Council aims to explore opportunities for regular markets and town centre events in Midsomer Norton. Local businesses, traders, producers, makers and event organisers are being invited to attend a free Business Breakfast at The Council Chambers, The Hollies, Midsomer Norton, on Tuesday 22 September from…
