Midsomer Norton Town Council Approves Locum Finance Manager Support as Staffing Costs Rise

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…

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Meet Your Councillor in Peasedown St John at Monthly Advice Surgery

One of Peasedown St John’s Bath & North East Somerset Councillors, Karen Walker (Independent), will be holding her next Advice Surgery on Saturday 1st August, at Peasedown St John Community Library, located in The Hive Community Centre. It will be an opportunity for residents to discuss issues and any concerns they have about the community. No appointment…

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Pure Taste Closure Sparks Fresh Questions Over Midsomer Norton High Street Regeneration

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…

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Concerns Raised as Town Council’s ‘Community and Events Committee’ Faces “Review”

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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Midsomer Norton Town Fayre Budget Raises Questions Over Council’s Claimed Cost Savings

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…

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Meet Your Councillor in Peasedown St John at Monthly Advice Surgery

Peasedown St John’s Bath and North East Somerset Councillor, Cllr Karen Walker (Independent), will be holding her next Advice Surgery on Saturday 4th July, at Peasedown St John Community Library, located in The Hive Community Centre. It will be an opportunity for residents to discuss issues and any concerns they have about the community. No appointment is needed….

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