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Have your say: Public consultation opens for major housing development at Brooks Farm

By Laura Linham

16th Sep 2024 | Local News

The Brooks Farm site, which is off Brooks Road, has been selected by Somerset Council as a key location for future growth.

The consultation is being organised by the Trustees of the JD Clark 1984 Settlement and will run from Wednesday 18 September to Wednesday 25 September 2024.

Somerset Libraries relaunch Winter Coat Exchange scheme in Glastonbury

By Laura Linham

16th Sep 2024 | Local News

The relaunch of the coat exchange scheme offers locals the chance to donate or collect coats for free as winter approaches. (File photo)

Somerset Libraries relaunches its popular coat exchange scheme, encouraging donations and collections to help the community stay warm this winter.

Nearly £30m in Somerset council tax left unpaid over the last three years

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

16th Sep 2024 | Local News

Somerset Council has been unable to collect almost £30m in council tax over the past three years, with significant amounts written off as uncollectable. (LDRS)

Somerset Council faces mounting uncollected tax debt as figures show millions written off and owed across the county.

Who will claim victory? Glastonbury Dragons battle it out for Samhain

By Laura Linham

16th Sep 2024 | Local News

Glastonbury's Dragons are preparing for their seasonal showdown during the Samhain Wild Hunt event on 26 October 2024.

The annual Samhain celebration in Glastonbury brings Morris dancing, a dragon battle, and a community procession to mark the changing of the seasons.

Somerset residents urged to have their say on Council Tax support changes

By Laura Linham

15th Sep 2024 | Local News

Somerset Council declared a financial emergency in November 2023 due to rising costs of key services.

Public consultation on proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction scheme closes 1 October.

New £46,000 maintenance engineer role leads job openings in Glastonbury and Street this week

By Laura Linham

14th Sep 2024 | Local News

Ham Wall Nature Reserve is looking for a new visitor experience officer (photo: RSPB Ham Wall)

A maintenance engineer position offering £46,000 a year in Street highlights the exciting job opportunities available in Glastonbury and Street this week.

Glastonbury Zombie Walk 2024: A spooky Halloween event for a good cause

By Laura Linham

13th Sep 2024 | Local News

Participants in their best zombie costumes during the Glastonbury Zombie Walk, supporting Children’s World charity. (Photo: Children's World)

The Glastonbury Zombie Walk is an annual event where participants dress as zombies and parade through the town, all to raise funds for Children’s World.

Naturist couple causes a stir in Glastonbury during naked bike ride to Cornwall

By Laura Linham

13th Sep 2024 | Local News

The sighting, prompted a flurry of social media reactions and a call to the police, although no offences were identified. (Photo: Facebook/Richard Kay)

The sighting, which took place around 12:30pm, prompted a flurry of social media reactions and a call to the police, although no offences were identified.

Wessex Hotel in Street to close for TV series filming by 60Forty Films

By Laura Linham

13th Sep 2024 | Local News

The Wessex Hotel in Street will be the backdrop for a TV series produced by 60Forty Films, temporarily closing from 16th to 22nd September.

The Wessex Hotel will shut from 16th to 22nd September as 60Forty Films, producers of Apple TV+ hits Hijack and Slow Horses, shoot a mystery series in Street.

West Mendip PCN shines spotlight on men’s health with free event in Glastonbury

By Carly Dutton-Edwards

12th Sep 2024 | Local News

As well as offering general advice and information, West Mendip PCN staff will be on hand to direct visitors to relevant services and organisations.

The event, called MoMENtum: A Wellness Spotlight for Men, will take place at Glastonbury Town Hall on Sunday, October 6,.

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