News in Midsomer Norton

Join SWALLOW this Saturday, 6th June, by taking part in their virtual fundraising zumbathon. Following on from the success of last year's event, and with thanks to Zumba tutors Elaine and Chiara, SWALLOW are hosting an online Zumbathon to raise money for their work supporting local teenagers and adults with learning disabilities.

You can join in from the comfort of your sitting room but you must register in advance so that you receive the all important links. You will need access to the internet and a viewing device to participate.

The painters who completed the renovation of Radstock's iconic wheel are back at work - and just down the road.

Superior Finish, who were widely praised for the brilliant job they did in the centre of the town, have been commissioned to work on the Railway Inn in Clutton.

The police have appealed for anyone who can help with the investigation of the theft of a van used by a popular delivery driver living and working around Radstock.

Following a mass social media appeal on Midsomer Norton sites the van was later found - but police are now hunting for those responsible for stealing the vehicle. Ironically it was taken only a few hundred metres from the main police station in Radstock.

The police do not have a role in enforcing the coronavirus quarantine, Avon and Somerset's top officer has confirmed.

Crime plummeted by a third as the lockdown was imposed but chief constable Andy Marsh said it has now returned to normal levels.

Mardons Social Club up in Westfield is keen to get re-opened not least because, thanks to the local MP, a leak in the ceiling of the club is going to be fixed.

The highly popular venue, which champions live music from around the south west, has had ongoing structural issues even before it opened.

Usually, I use this article to discuss the latest political developments but I think it is also useful to bring helpful information to the constituents of North East Somerset.

Recently, I had a telephone meeting with Paul Coles, English Regions Director for the British Telecom (BT) Group in relation to 'superfast broadband'.

Campaigners fighting the building of gas generators in Midsomer Norton have welcomed news that the planning agreement process is being reviewed.

Abi Nimmo whose property in Burlington Road adjuncts the site told Nub News: " It is appalling such a decision was waived through without scrutiny, without consulting us, the local residents, without a committee decision. It's appalling that the Liberal Democrat's are blaming the Conservatives and vice versa meanwhile destruction ensues.

Charities and small or micro businesses across Bath & North East Somerset, not eligible for the business grants scheme set up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, are now being offered grant support.

A complaint from a shopper in Midsomer Norton that customers are not safe in the local Lidl store has been sent on to the team who run it.

The campaign to stop gas generators being built close to Welton Primary School have been given a major boost after Bath and North East Somerset Council bosses promised an immediate review of planning policy after a gas power plant in Midsomer Norton was approved unchallenged.

Leader Dine Romero admitted there was "little comfort" in saying officers were only following policy when they agreed the scheme without scrutiny from planning committee members – despite dozens of objections.