Midsomer Norton’s town centre is poised for significant transformation, featuring new public spaces, additional tree planting, and refreshed building facades as part of an ambitious regeneration plan targeting the Old Brewery Quarter. These plans aim to rejuvenate the area and enhance the overall High Street experience.
Residents and local businesses are encouraged to participate in shaping this vision through a series of upcoming “open studio” events and an online survey, providing multiple opportunities for public feedback.
The regeneration initiative is a collaborative effort between Bath & North East Somerset Council and Midsomer Norton Town Council. It centers on a masterplan for the Old Brewery Quarter alongside a broader action plan to revamp the entire town centre.
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This project follows an initial phase of public consultation conducted at the end of 2024, which helped inform the current designs.
Midsomer Norton is benefiting from a £750,000 investment from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority’s Housing and Regeneration Enabling Fund, making it the second town in Bath and North East Somerset to receive such support for town centre regeneration.
Councillor Paul Roper, Cabinet Member for Economic and Cultural Sustainable Development, expressed enthusiasm about the proposals: “These plans will build on the public realm improvements already transforming Midsomer Norton, attracting more visitors to explore and enjoy the town. It’s vital that community spaces reflect residents’ desires, so I urge everyone to engage via the events or online if they cannot attend in person.”
The open studio sessions will be held in the Hollies chamber next to the library on Midsomer Norton High Street. Attendees can review ideas and share their opinions. Select times will feature family-friendly creative sessions led by artists-in-residence Jo Slade and Steve Griffiths.
Input gathered from these events and the online survey on the IMAGINE Midsomer Norton website—open until Thursday, May 29—will be critical in finalizing the design plans.
Additionally, attendees can learn about updates to the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan, a comprehensive framework for housing and economic growth in the wider region.
Councillor Martyn Plant, Mayor of Midsomer Norton, emphasized the importance of public participation: “I encourage as many residents as possible to take advantage of this chance to shape our town’s future. The Town Council is committed to ensuring the community’s voice guides upcoming developments.”
For further information or questions, contact the regeneration team at [email protected].