The first Midsomer Norton Town Council open forum threw up some interesting facts about the town.

One of those who was keen to go to the meeting was resident Kev Latcham, who wanted to draw attention to the state of the river running through Midsomer Norton.

Kev, who has been vocal about the "terrible state" of the river addressed his comments to the first local councillor to attend Saturday's open forum.

He said: " It is a disgrace. I told him kids could have duck races in there and took along a photo of the river on the way and asked what he thought was appealing about it."

But in addition he carried a positive idea of what might be done to revive the town.

Kev said: " Shops alone will not draw in foot fall. Something appealing would work." He suggested an outside hub in the area where you walk up to Sainsbury's supermarket which could also, like Yate, host an outdoor beach in the summer and show live events like the Glastonbury Festival.

Kev said: " But was told that area of land belongs to BANES not Norton."

Although ownership of the land is an issue, he was told that councillors would keep his proposed plan.

Midsomer Norton Nub News has contacted the Bath council to clarify the issue about ownership of the land.

The next open forum for Midsomer Norton Town Council can be found on our What's On section via the red button below.