Somerset Council Deputy Leader Cleared of Conflict of Interest Over Life Factory Project Tuesday, December 16, 2025 somerset glastonbury lifefactory regeneration conflict governance council audit transparency publicfunds The deputy leader of Somerset Council, Councillor Liz Leyshon, has been officially cleared of any conflict of interest related to the troubled Life Factory regeneration project in Glastonbury. The Life Factory project forms … Read More
‘We got it wrong’ on Glastonbury regeneration, Somerset Council says Monday, December 15, 2025 glastonbury somerset regeneration lifefactory audit governance liquidation council funding infrastructure Somerset Council’s chief executive, Duncan Sharkey, has publicly acknowledged significant mistakes in handling the regeneration of Glastonbury’s Life Factory project. Once a derelict site on Morland Road, the Red Brick … Read More
‘We Got It Wrong’ on Glastonbury Regeneration, Admits Somerset Council Monday, December 15, 2025 glastonbury somerset regeneration lifefactory somersetcouncil governance audit projectmanagement funding infrastructure Somerset Council’s chief executive, Duncan Sharkey, has publicly admitted that the council mishandled the Glastonbury regeneration project known as the Life Factory. This initiative, part of the £23.6 million Glastonbury town … Read More
Glastonbury’s Antisocial Behaviour Crackdown Faces Challenges Over Enforcement Thursday, December 4, 2025 glastonbury antisocial pspo enforcement somerset streetdrinking policing communitysafety partnership resources Efforts to curb antisocial behaviour in Glastonbury through a new public space protection order (PSPO) may fall short if enforcement proves ineffective. Avon and Somerset Constabulary, in partnership with Somerset Council and … Read More
Glastonbury Antisocial Behaviour Crackdown Faces Challenges Over Enforcement Thursday, December 4, 2025 glastonbury antisocial pspo enforcement streetdrinking somerset policing communitysafety business publicorder Efforts to tackle antisocial behaviour in Glastonbury through new legal measures may fall short due to enforcement challenges and the financial hardship faced by many offenders. Avon and Somerset Constabulary, in partnership … Read More
Plans Approved for 24 New Homes Near Glastonbury Tor Wednesday, December 3, 2025 glastonbury housing development avalon mendip tor planning affordable homes somerset Plans to build up to 24 new homes near Glastonbury Tor have been approved after a recent successful appeal. The development, proposed by T. & A. Land Associates Ltd., will be located at the south-east corner of the Avalon … Read More