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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Plans to build up to 24 new homes near Glastonbury Tor have been approved following a successful planning appeal, reversing a previous refusal by Somerset Council. Elan Homes is already developing the Avalon estate, …
Somerset Council is actively seeking to recover public funds following the liquidation of Beckery Construction Company Ltd., the firm responsible for delivering a key regeneration project in Glastonbury. The project centered …
Somerset Council is taking active steps to recover public funds tied to a troubled regeneration effort in Glastonbury after the principal contractor went into liquidation. The project, known as the Life Factory, involved …
The vibrant carnival season concluded spectacularly on Saturday night with the much-anticipated Glastonbury Carnival procession, lighting up the streets of Somerset. In a remarkable display of creativity and community spirit, …
Glastonbury is set to sparkle this Saturday, November 15, as it hosts the final procession of the Somerset County Carnivals circuit for 2025. The town will come alive with vibrant music, dazzling illuminated floats, and a …
A man in his mid-30s voluntarily attended a police interview concerning comments made during the Bob Vylan performance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival on June 28. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the interview was …
A cherished section of a former Somerset railway line has been transformed to better serve walkers and cyclists, thanks to funding secured through central government support. The Willow Walk, situated on the outskirts of …
A cherished stretch of a former Somerset railway line has been revitalized for pedestrians and cyclists thanks to central government funding. The Willow Walk, located on the outskirts of Glastonbury, gracefully winds over the …
Somerset Council has confirmed that there is currently no set timeline for establishing a permanent transit site for travellers in the county. This follows numerous instances over the summer where travellers have occupied …
Somerset Council has narrowly rejected proposals to build six homes on the Norbins Road car park in Glastonbury, deeming the plans “completely inappropriate.” The decision came after months of debate and strong opposition …