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Glastonbury Town Deal Open Day Event
Friday 25th February at the Town Hall in Glastonbury
Midday until 7pm
Midday until 7pm
A community-focused open day event will be held on Friday 25th February at the Town Hall in Glastonbury, giving local residents and businesses an opportunity to find out more about the Glastonbury Town Deal projects.
This is the first comprehensive Glastonbury Town Deal open day event that has been organised, with another due to take place over a weekend in April.
In addition, project teams will be organising their own individual open day events over the coming months, sharing more detailed information and offering the chance to provide further input. Details will be published on the Glastonbury Town Deal website and social media pages once they are confirmed.
Dr Lynne Sedgmore, Temporary Chair of the Glastonbury Town Deal Board, said: "This huge investment is for the benefit of our Glastonbury community. We encourage residents and local businesses to pop in to find out more, to ask questions and to give their thoughts and feedback. This is a genuine opportunity to feed into the Business Case process. While the 12 projects are all agreed, with clear outcomes to be funded, this is an invitation to help shape key aspects of the projects, and for us to include your voices in the next stage."
The Glastonbury Town Deal Board, project teams and support team are now working on the detailed Business Cases required by the government for each of the projects. These must be submitted and approved by the end of June 2022 and will include measurable social, economic and environmental outcomes that will bring social and financial value for the town.
This is the first comprehensive Glastonbury Town Deal open day event that has been organised, with another due to take place over a weekend in April.
In addition, project teams will be organising their own individual open day events over the coming months, sharing more detailed information and offering the chance to provide further input. Details will be published on the Glastonbury Town Deal website and social media pages once they are confirmed.
Dr Lynne Sedgmore, Temporary Chair of the Glastonbury Town Deal Board, said: "This huge investment is for the benefit of our Glastonbury community. We encourage residents and local businesses to pop in to find out more, to ask questions and to give their thoughts and feedback. This is a genuine opportunity to feed into the Business Case process. While the 12 projects are all agreed, with clear outcomes to be funded, this is an invitation to help shape key aspects of the projects, and for us to include your voices in the next stage."
The Glastonbury Town Deal Board, project teams and support team are now working on the detailed Business Cases required by the government for each of the projects. These must be submitted and approved by the end of June 2022 and will include measurable social, economic and environmental outcomes that will bring social and financial value for the town.
11.11.21
Glastonbury Town Deal to play vital role in addressing climate change. At the heart of the Town Investment Plan is the Glastonbury Clean Energy project, which aims to generate renewable energy for use by many of the other projects within the Plan, as well as other local businesses and residents. The Clean Energy project will be delivered by Avalon Community Energy in collaboration with Mendip District Council, Glastonbury Town Council, other Town Deal projects, Beckery Island businesses, community organisations and landowners.
6.8.21
The confirmation paperwork for all 12 projects outlined in Glastonbury’s Town Investment Plan (TIP) has been formally submitted to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). This is the next step in a process that should bring £23.6m of investment into the town.
1.8.21
Green light from Glastonbury Town Deal Board brings £23.6m investment a step closer
Members of the Glastonbury Town Deal Board voted on Friday (30 July) to progress all 12 of the projects originally outlined in the Town Investment Plan (TIP), bringing £23.6m investment for the town a step closer.
Glastonbury is one of 101 towns in the UK to receive investment as part of the Government’s Town Deal Fund scheme. However, having originally applied for £24.5m to fund the 12 projects, the Board had a difficult decision to make about how to address the £900k shortfall. The award for Glastonbury was in line with those around the country, in that very few received the full allocation of funding.
The Board discussed a range of options before voting unanimously in favour of continuing with all 12 projects, applying a 3.6 per cent reduction to each so that nothing is cut from the plan and the decision is as fair as possible to all.
The next step is for Glastonbury Town Deal Board and Mendip District Council to confirm to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) that they wish to take forward all 12 projects, submitting additional financial and monitoring & evaluation information by 28 August 2021.
In line with HM Treasury’s Green Book and Supplementary Guidance, a 5 Stage Business Case will then need to be developed for each of the projects, as well as an overarching Business Case for the whole programme. This work will be undertaken over the coming months and all Business Cases must be submitted to the MHCLG by 28 June 2022.
Chair of the Town Deal Board, Robert Richards, said: “There has been a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes with the project leaders, delivery team and my fellow Town Deal Board members. I would like to extend my thanks to them all as we now take another step closer to bringing in the £23.6m Towns Fund investment in Glastonbury – the highest award in the South West and one of the highest per capita in the UK. This project will provide tangible opportunities for local businesses, improved resources for the local community, and a real legacy for the town that will benefit Glastonbury and its residents long into the future.”
Mayor of Glastonbury, Cllr Jon Cousins, said: “This decision was another important milestone for Glastonbury. I’m pleased that the Board agreed to progress all 12 projects. There are elements within the Town Investment Plan that benefit different parts of our community and, with regeneration and sustainability at the very heart of the Plan, it is only right that all of our ambitions for the town are realised, albeit with nominal budget cuts. With a collaborative approach, I’m sure we can find ways to consolidate some costs and requirements to ensure that Glastonbury still gains maximum benefits from the funding.”
Leader of Mendip District Council, Cllr Ros Wyke, said: “I’m delighted to hear of the good progress made by the Glastonbury Town Deal Board and the vital decisions they are making at their regular meetings. The support of the Board is absolutely essential to the success of the Town Investment Plan that was received so positively by the Government. Their oversight and guidance, together with the expertise of Mendip’s officers and consultants, will ensure successful projects form the core of the renewal and regrowth of the town.
“Glastonbury is a major visitor destination as well as a very special place to live and work. The twelve projects in development will bring together infrastructure and services to enable greater prosperity. They are exactly what the people of this unique town deserve.”
The TIP was developed by the Town Deal Board through engagement with key partners, businesses, community groups and Mendip District Council as the lead authority. Its aim is to deliver a necessary ‘levelling up’ opportunity for the town, bringing existing assets back into community use, and working with local communities to deliver the spaces and resources that they want and need. The overall aim is for Glastonbury to be a sustainable, prosperous, modern town and global tourist centre, drawing on its rural landscape, history and unique legacy.
Glastonbury Town Deal to play vital role in addressing climate change. At the heart of the Town Investment Plan is the Glastonbury Clean Energy project, which aims to generate renewable energy for use by many of the other projects within the Plan, as well as other local businesses and residents. The Clean Energy project will be delivered by Avalon Community Energy in collaboration with Mendip District Council, Glastonbury Town Council, other Town Deal projects, Beckery Island businesses, community organisations and landowners.
6.8.21
The confirmation paperwork for all 12 projects outlined in Glastonbury’s Town Investment Plan (TIP) has been formally submitted to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). This is the next step in a process that should bring £23.6m of investment into the town.
1.8.21
Green light from Glastonbury Town Deal Board brings £23.6m investment a step closer
Members of the Glastonbury Town Deal Board voted on Friday (30 July) to progress all 12 of the projects originally outlined in the Town Investment Plan (TIP), bringing £23.6m investment for the town a step closer.
Glastonbury is one of 101 towns in the UK to receive investment as part of the Government’s Town Deal Fund scheme. However, having originally applied for £24.5m to fund the 12 projects, the Board had a difficult decision to make about how to address the £900k shortfall. The award for Glastonbury was in line with those around the country, in that very few received the full allocation of funding.
The Board discussed a range of options before voting unanimously in favour of continuing with all 12 projects, applying a 3.6 per cent reduction to each so that nothing is cut from the plan and the decision is as fair as possible to all.
The next step is for Glastonbury Town Deal Board and Mendip District Council to confirm to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) that they wish to take forward all 12 projects, submitting additional financial and monitoring & evaluation information by 28 August 2021.
In line with HM Treasury’s Green Book and Supplementary Guidance, a 5 Stage Business Case will then need to be developed for each of the projects, as well as an overarching Business Case for the whole programme. This work will be undertaken over the coming months and all Business Cases must be submitted to the MHCLG by 28 June 2022.
Chair of the Town Deal Board, Robert Richards, said: “There has been a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes with the project leaders, delivery team and my fellow Town Deal Board members. I would like to extend my thanks to them all as we now take another step closer to bringing in the £23.6m Towns Fund investment in Glastonbury – the highest award in the South West and one of the highest per capita in the UK. This project will provide tangible opportunities for local businesses, improved resources for the local community, and a real legacy for the town that will benefit Glastonbury and its residents long into the future.”
Mayor of Glastonbury, Cllr Jon Cousins, said: “This decision was another important milestone for Glastonbury. I’m pleased that the Board agreed to progress all 12 projects. There are elements within the Town Investment Plan that benefit different parts of our community and, with regeneration and sustainability at the very heart of the Plan, it is only right that all of our ambitions for the town are realised, albeit with nominal budget cuts. With a collaborative approach, I’m sure we can find ways to consolidate some costs and requirements to ensure that Glastonbury still gains maximum benefits from the funding.”
Leader of Mendip District Council, Cllr Ros Wyke, said: “I’m delighted to hear of the good progress made by the Glastonbury Town Deal Board and the vital decisions they are making at their regular meetings. The support of the Board is absolutely essential to the success of the Town Investment Plan that was received so positively by the Government. Their oversight and guidance, together with the expertise of Mendip’s officers and consultants, will ensure successful projects form the core of the renewal and regrowth of the town.
“Glastonbury is a major visitor destination as well as a very special place to live and work. The twelve projects in development will bring together infrastructure and services to enable greater prosperity. They are exactly what the people of this unique town deserve.”
The TIP was developed by the Town Deal Board through engagement with key partners, businesses, community groups and Mendip District Council as the lead authority. Its aim is to deliver a necessary ‘levelling up’ opportunity for the town, bringing existing assets back into community use, and working with local communities to deliver the spaces and resources that they want and need. The overall aim is for Glastonbury to be a sustainable, prosperous, modern town and global tourist centre, drawing on its rural landscape, history and unique legacy.
1.2.2021
Glastonbury is one of 101 towns in the UK to receive up to £24.5 million worth of investment, as part of the Government’s ‘Town Deal’ initiative.
Glastonbury Town Deal Board approved the Town Investment Plan and this was submitted on 29 January 2021. The Plan was developed following consultation with the community and sets out key investment priorities for driving economic growth. Twelve outline business cases are included for projects that will generate productivity as well as improve well-being. We now await the Government’s decision as to which projects will be funded.
For more information about the Town Deal Fund click here
Download the Town Investment Plan here...
Glastonbury is one of 101 towns in the UK to receive up to £24.5 million worth of investment, as part of the Government’s ‘Town Deal’ initiative.
Glastonbury Town Deal Board approved the Town Investment Plan and this was submitted on 29 January 2021. The Plan was developed following consultation with the community and sets out key investment priorities for driving economic growth. Twelve outline business cases are included for projects that will generate productivity as well as improve well-being. We now await the Government’s decision as to which projects will be funded.
For more information about the Town Deal Fund click here
Download the Town Investment Plan here...
29.09.20
We are delighted to report that Glastonbury has received £½ million from the ‘Accelerator Fund‘ for local community-based projects.
In early August, the Glastonbury Town Deal Board submitted proposals to make use of £500k of funding that was made available to address issues arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The projects that will receive funding are:
We are delighted to report that Glastonbury has received £½ million from the ‘Accelerator Fund‘ for local community-based projects.
In early August, the Glastonbury Town Deal Board submitted proposals to make use of £500k of funding that was made available to address issues arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The projects that will receive funding are:
- A circular 7-mile footpath which is identified by Ordnance Survey as among the best in the country is to receive a makeover. Incorporating the Pilgrims’ Way, this path takes in parts of the Somerset Levels, Wearyall Hill, the Tor, and offers expansive views.
- The Red Brick Building: to receive substantial funding sufficient to enable Building C to be renovated and will on completion provide facilities for business development, youth and wider community events.
- A High Street enhancement programme: for a number of projects including the installation of covered cycle racks, strategically placed trees in large containers, improved hanging baskets, wrought iron entrance arch to Hanover Square, improved signage, and investment in two toilet blocks, including Abbey Park.
- St Edmunds Community Hall on Windmill Hill: to install a proper catering kitchen and revamp the garden. A much needed barrier will be installed at the entrance to the car park to prevent access by high sided vehicles.
- The provision of community parking facilities at Herbie's Field, off Northload Bridge. This project once completed will reduce the impact of event parking on the town and provide a suitable venue for Tor Fair.
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9.7.20
The Towns’ Fund Board for Glastonbury met on Friday 7 August 2020, primarily to discuss projects put forward for the Accelerator Fund of £500k.
Due to the short timescale for this initial process, extensive consultation was not possible at this stage. This fund was allocated according to the 2011 Census and was offered to Glastonbury in order to bring forward capital projects that can be delivered in 2020/21.
All projects must be based on capital spend and be based on the intervention framework set out in the Towns’ Fund
Further guidance
They were particularly encouraging projects that will support Glastonbury in responding to immediate challenges, including:
The long list has already been reviewed so we are not anticipating any issues. Then the Towns’ Fund Support Team will produce a letter, confirming what Glastonbury proposes to do with the grant, which will be signed by the Chair of the Towns’ Fund Board. This letter will be sent to our Towns’ Hub lead at the Cities and Local Growth Unit by 14 August 2020.
They will review the proposals to determine whether or not they meet the criteria above before releasing any funding. We are not able to reveal the short list of projects until we receive the decision to go ahead or not. Hopefully, we will know the result by September 2020.
Next steps are for the Glastonbury Towns’ Fund Support Team to establish a clear and robust process for the call forward of bids for the full Town Investment Plan and the funding of £24.5m. Again, this fund is mainly for projects based on capital spend. The process for this will include consultation over the next few months and the development of a Town Investment Plan. This plan will be prepared and submitted to the Cities and Local Growth Unit in January 2021. We will also be establishing a robust communication process based on press releases and using social media.
9.7.20
The Towns’ Fund Board for Glastonbury met on Friday 7 August 2020, primarily to discuss projects put forward for the Accelerator Fund of £500k.
Due to the short timescale for this initial process, extensive consultation was not possible at this stage. This fund was allocated according to the 2011 Census and was offered to Glastonbury in order to bring forward capital projects that can be delivered in 2020/21.
All projects must be based on capital spend and be based on the intervention framework set out in the Towns’ Fund
Further guidance
They were particularly encouraging projects that will support Glastonbury in responding to immediate challenges, including:
- Improvements to or new parks and green spaces and sustainable transport links
- Improvements to town centres repurposing empty commercial properties
- Demolition or site remediation where this will have an immediate benefit
The long list has already been reviewed so we are not anticipating any issues. Then the Towns’ Fund Support Team will produce a letter, confirming what Glastonbury proposes to do with the grant, which will be signed by the Chair of the Towns’ Fund Board. This letter will be sent to our Towns’ Hub lead at the Cities and Local Growth Unit by 14 August 2020.
They will review the proposals to determine whether or not they meet the criteria above before releasing any funding. We are not able to reveal the short list of projects until we receive the decision to go ahead or not. Hopefully, we will know the result by September 2020.
Next steps are for the Glastonbury Towns’ Fund Support Team to establish a clear and robust process for the call forward of bids for the full Town Investment Plan and the funding of £24.5m. Again, this fund is mainly for projects based on capital spend. The process for this will include consultation over the next few months and the development of a Town Investment Plan. This plan will be prepared and submitted to the Cities and Local Growth Unit in January 2021. We will also be establishing a robust communication process based on press releases and using social media.