Town Council

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 nailsea footpath closure dispute landowner development town council publicaccess negotiation community sport

A footpath in Nailsea has been closed for over nine months, sparking a continuing dispute between the landowner and the local town council. The owner aims to develop the land, which includes the footpath, but the town council … Read More

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 frome somerset devolution green spaces local control budget town council parish councils services community management

Frome residents will soon have closer control over their local green spaces as part of the latest ‘devolution deal’ with Somerset Council. The unitary authority, facing a £100m budget gap, reached out to town and … Read More

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 taunton riverside footpath town council reopening river tone rights of way somerset council community residents

The Taunton Town Council is making strides to reopen a vital footpath that runs along the River Tone through the town center. This footpath used to serve as a direct link from the Riverain Lodge retirement complex to key … Read More

Monday, December 18, 2023 frome ranger town council tidiness maintenance cleanup central streets upkeep public areas

Frome’s town council has recently added a new member to its ranger team. Mike Wright joins as the latest addition, with a specific focus on keeping the central areas of Frome clean and tidy. Mike’s primary … Read More

Monday, December 18, 2023 frome town council football revolution national award football supporters’ association badgers hill stadium community asset

Frome Town Council has made history by becoming the first town council to receive a national football award. The council secured the Non-League Club Award at the prestigious Football Supporters’ Association Awards, triumphing … Read More