Sad news has been released this week as one of Midsomer Norton’s best-loved independent sandwich shops is set to close its doors for the final time this month, bringing to an end 14 years of serving the local community. Pure Taste announced what they call a “difficult decision” to close in a heartfelt message to…
Just months after Midsomer Norton Town Council decided to bring community events back under its own control, the future of the new Community and Events Committee is already in doubt. The committee was created in April after the Council withdrew support from the independent charity that had successfully organised many of the town’s events. That…
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A new campaign has been launched to encourage more people to support Midsomer Norton’s High Street and other local, independent businesses. Set up by Nathan Hartley, Project Manager at Midsomer Norton Community Connectors, the campaign will shed a special light on local entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders over the next six months. Nathan said: “Midsomer…
Details of Midsomer Norton Town Council’s working budget for this year’s Town Fayre on Saturday 11th July have prompted fresh questions over one of the key reasons previously given for bringing community events under the direct control of the Town Council. In January this year, the Town Council decided not to continue grant funding for…
TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE PETITION: Email Nathan Hartley at nathanhartley@midsomernorton.org.uk Residents living along a well-used and busy road connecting Midsomer Norton with Radstock, Peasedown St John and Bath have called for a permanent bus service. Radstock Road, which sits on the A362, is one of the busiest commuter routes around the district with…
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…
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…
Residents gathered at Midsomer Norton Town Park on Saturday 9th for a spontaneous busking session to celebrate Somerset Day, filling the town’s amphitheatre with music and community spirit. The sun shone on the open-air stage as local musicians Jon Parry, Paul Kirtley, Sandy, and Cllr Gordon Mackay performed a relaxed set for park visitors and…
After more than a decade of being vacant, the former Welton Bibby & Baron site in Midsomer Norton could soon be home to a new Aldi Supermarket. The budget supermarket chain is looking to develop the site in Welton. The former paper bag factory, once a major employer, has been derelict for years despite many…
