We need to upgrade the sports and leisure facilities at the playing fields (tor leisure/benedict street). Improve the existing tennis courts near the sea cadets building and put decent play equipment including a climbing frame or castle like structure for young children, picnic area, undercover area (basic shelter) and free outdoor exercise equipment. There is […]
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There needs to be more space allocated to affordable parking and a park and ride system. Not just using Herbies field but also in the Beckery area, and town centre. The area next to Aldi would be perfect for this. Then there needs to be an in-town bus service that runs in a circuit between […]
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I would love to see the railway brought back to Glastonbury to ease congestion and relieve busy roads.
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Support the continuation and growth of the community radio station Gfm. Following the demise of local commercial radio and the pressures on local BBC Gfm is an even more important voice for the community. It offers training and skills development and is working closely with schools and colleges in the area.
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A public loo with generous space for handwashing, baby change etc at the top of town ideally between Did Lane and the High St, or by doctor’s surgery and unused Dental access clinic. Also adjacent to the Well house Lane route to the Tor. And perhaps a little one on the road at the back […]
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A public loo with generous space for handwashing, baby change etc at the top of town ideally between Did Lane and the High St, or by doctor’s surgery and unused Dental access clinic. Also adjacent to the Well house Lane route to the Tor. And perhaps a little one on the road at the back […]
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An increase in the number of parked vans/caravans on the edges of housing estates and elsewhere means that we must find places where they can go legitimately. Not everyone can afford to rent. As the roadside living has been around for so many decades now, surely we can get something organised? They need to have […]
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As a shop keeper on the High Street, I know that many of us have been adversely impacted by covid-19 and the pre-existing issues with the High Street are being brought into sharp focus by the pandemic. As things stand, the High Street is not covid safe and is especially inhospitable for those in wheelchairs […]
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There are a couple, at least, derelict buildings along Chilkwell Street. They look ugly and take away from the atmosphere of an interesting road leading to two of the town’s greatest assets – the Tor and Chalice Well. Hundreds of people walk along that route every day during peak tourist season. I volunteer in the […]
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We need dedicated changing facilities for disabled and babies. Could the toilets down by Proper Job get converted to include this?
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Have better solution in place for moving on van dwellers that park near residential houses. We have van windows staring in to our house. Fires being lit causing smoke and breathing issues and as tax payers funding water and toilets for them
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That the MDC consider the reformation of the Town Band and look into the various routes and funding opportunities that may be available. I believe a town as historic as Glastonbury would have had an ensemble of musicians to represent its community. I must confess to a declared interest as a woodwind player. I eagerly […]
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With the instruction coming from Gov. that we should keep 2 metres apart for our safety, this is virtually impossible when confronted with people walking in both directions on our narrow pavements, without stepping onto the road to give way. May I suggest a temporary measure during this Pandemic. One pavement along the High St […]
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Glastonbury is over-reliant on Tourism. The goal of community sustainability is to establish local economies that are economically viable, environmentally sound and socially responsible. Achieving this goal requires participation from all sectors of the community, both to determine community needs and to identify and implement innovative and appropriate solutions. A study to investigate how Glastonbury […]
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To have more provisoksn5in place.to help support the working couples with no children, we work every day, pay far to much tax and are left with pennies, we dont get any type of support because of what we bring it, which apparently is more than enough to survive. It is not! I’m not entirely sure […]
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Glastonbury will have a new scenario to address – a different and more urgent economic future for our High Street retailers and hospitality providers – should the Coronavirus impact go throughout our tourist season. Essential parts of our tourist economy and town’s attraction will be affected; some will go out of business. Many spectator and […]
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Problem: Glastonbury has very little land for development. Brownfield sites in town are more likely to go for residential development, leaving very little space for creating new jobs. Similarly, shortage of houses meeting needs of residents. So much precious land for development has been used to build larger houses that don’t meet the resident’s needs […]
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A find for SMEs who have been adversely affected by CoVid whether through through lack of business due to social distancing advice or self-isolation or illness. Glastonbury thrives with small local independent businesses and if any of them fail to make it through the next few months it would be to the loss of the […]
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A bypass road to move heavy vehicle traffic away from the narrow streets in Glastonbury. Also pedestrianised high street to protect shoppers. Coppice overgrown willows on the way to Baltonsborough and remove caravans.
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The park on wind mill hill is going into disrepair if it could be updated and have better things and better shelter for the green thing would’ve amazing this is coming from a 14 yr old by the way so this would affect me heavily
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Now that the Somerset county council has got rid of the get set services for families in the community there needs to be a new community hub for children with family support and a food bank, there is nothing for the under 5s in Glastonbury and research shows that early intervention is key to a […]
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There are no direct buses from Glastonbury to Castle Cary the nearest train station. It would be very beneficial for those who cannot drive to be able to access the train station without having to change half way. Especially since the taxi companies here are very unreliable and expensive.
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Development of the learning garden, to allow for Forest School sessions and local business owners to come and teach inspirational sessions on site. Development of vocational training learning spaces on site. If we invest in our young people we are investing in the Town’s future.
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Do it. Make it adult friendly with a bar. Glastonbury needs to have some urban hip places for young adults.
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Turn herbies field in to a show ground as was promised from day it was sold to mendip district council for tor fair and shows and parking for town events.
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Increase the number of native tree species with grants planting woodlands or orchards and reverse the impact of industrial and brown field sites across the surrounding moorlands that are not related to farming or peat
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Build a relief road and limit the weight limit of lorries to 7.5t on Chilkwell Street, a well known pinch point to prevent a danger to pedestrians and the disintegration of historic buildings due to vibration of heavy goods.
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Restrict vehicular access to public transport, deliveries taxis and disabled parking to reduce congestion, improve safety and cut emissions in the heart of our town
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Brief history of this site can be found here https://www.torleisure.com/pages/. TLC requires considerable investment to attract and retain traditional, outdoor sports activities along with facilities such as compliant changing rooms, hard surfaces, drainage etc. Grants, sports funding and support have been unavailable via MDC since mid ‘80’s. While the site has proved to be financially […]
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Investing in the health service. You have to wait two to three weeks to see a doctor (unless your problem is more urgent). Providing more talking therapies would also go a long way to helping with the mental health of the town. A community nurse or care person/s to visit the elderly in their own […]
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Give them safe places and entertainment where they can learn new skills and broaden their horizons. Give them a support system which empowers them to build a better community and space to become agents for change.
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Develop a multi use youth and family support provision. With a built in youth led social enterprise, that can create a self funding sustainable model and skill development. Targeted at hard to reach young people.
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Improve the facilities at Tor Sports and Leisure. Both the building and the field desperately need money spent on them. They are a great resource for the town and could be a wonderfulfacility for both adults and children.
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Parking in Glastonbury is something that needs to be adressed. With the increase in road vehicles in general and the fact that more and more houses and flAts are being built on every tiny bit of land available in the town, especially the town centre, residents are finding it more and more difficult to park […]
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We currently have 2 tennis courts in the centre of town that are unusable because they need resurfacing. We also have a community hub called the red brick building which has more buildings that could be developed. There is also a lack of homes for young people. A site for caravans or tiny homes would […]
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Cllr Lund highlighted that leasing an electric van costs £250 pm. All local firms should use electric vans for deliveries. A push for Mendip public transport to use smaller electric mini buses & taxis encouraged too. Fast charging points fitted at taxi stands.
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Glastonbury Tor had an ancient labyrinth around it. I have tried to walk this with a friend from the plans but most of the marker stones have gone and the path is eroded and confusing at many points. Restoration would be an additional reason for tourists to visit the Tor, encourage us locals to do […]
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That a mini supermarket, hopefully Co-op, could be opened on the Wells Road in the area between the Cemetery and Hospital, so that residents of Thorndun/Avalon/Sharpham estates and surrounding roads could have access to basic food supplies without having to travel into the town every time we run out of milk/bread etc.
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Carry out the necessary work so that the road drainage actually works. In rainy weather the road floods and pedestrians have to run past the flooded bits if they want to avoid being soaked by cars. This is a small item but could be run alongside more ambitious suggestions.
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I would like to request more leisure facilities for children, particularly teenagers, to give them something more to do with their friends. Maybe a swimming pool with slides or a wave machine, or an indoor climbing centre, or ice rink!
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Can a cycle route be implemented from Wells to Street as this will help cut down congestion on the roads. Would prefer to cycle to work but the roads are unsafe.
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The low lying land to the South of Actis estate to be formed into a water park with paddling pool , shallow coracle and kayak lake ,wildlife islands and iron age village replica. A small proportion of Chalice and White spring outflow to power artesian fountains. Possibly connecting with an ornamental cascade formed along the […]
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Every house supplied with a free timer plug so they can plug their router into it and time it to switch off at night. This would save electricity and also enable better sleep as some research suggests radiation emitted by routers is affecting the oxygenation of red blood cells and thus the body’s ability to […]
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There are 4 commercial sites in Glastonbury earmarked for change of use to housing allocation in the Mendip Local Plan- Lintells Garage, Avalon Motors, and the Somerset County Council depot on Wells Road, and the hand car wash at the top of Street Road. Towns Fund money could be used to purchase some or all […]
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Planting trees on all available sites in and around Glastonbury, from the High St, to the Abbey grounds, to the lower slopes of the Tor to the slopes of Wearyall Hill, with re-wilding of all sites. Lets become a green wild island again.
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Brick pave,pedestrian access only high st,From town hall to St. John’s church ! Encourage Mendip Market to expand and ecorage certain other st features ! Cafes to be encouraged to place small tables onto high st ! Introduce private security ! Encourage tourism and build on the tourist trade ! Encourage certain st performers ! […]
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I would like to see Glastonburys footpaths and sites of significant natural beauty taken greater care off. This would involve various maps, dog bins, repair of gates and styles, clearance and community inclusion. This would deepen visitors experience of our town as well as encouraging walking for well being. Running trails, fitness and community clubs […]
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Glastonbury Town Council (along with many town, district and county councils, and the British Government) has declared a Climate Emergency. Therefore all our economic development needs to be aiming for a Zero Carbon future. Here is a list of potential projects with that in mind: Solar park Community owned panels on public buildings Wind turbines […]
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Thread 1 – Regeneration of Beckery The whole of the Beckery area is considered by many Glastonbury residents to be the industrial heartland of the town. Since the monks diverted the River Brue to create the Mill Stream, many industries of all sizes have been founded along the Beckery road. There is now a group […]
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Thread 2 – improved heritage and visitor offer in Glastonbury Glastonbury has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years, perhaps longer. Visitors today are drawn by many different aspects of Glastonbury, from Pagan beliefs through medieval and ecclesiastical history, to contemporary offers on wellbeing and improving health. There must be a possible thread […]
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Restore the old Factories in the area known as Beckery Island. Create workspaces for small businesses and start ups.
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Input into the capital cost of redeveloping Building C (Part of the old Morlands Factory) in the centre of Beckery Village, on the southern edge of Glastonbury Town. Providing a vital community resource with a focus on youth provision.
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