Glastonbury Town Council

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

We know many residents have raised concerns about the condition of the grass in Glastonbury Cemetery, and we're pleased to share that action is now being taken.

Following a review of the cemetery's maintenance requirements after the retirement of the Cemetery Warden in December 2025, the Staffing Committee has agreed to appoint specialist contractors to carry out regular grass and wildflower maintenance. Initial improvement works will begin shortly, with ongoing maintenance commencing from the week beginning 22 June.

The Council will also be looking at how different areas of the cemetery can be managed, balancing biodiversity and wildlife-friendly spaces with well-maintained areas for families, friends, and visitors.

This decision reflects the growing responsibilities placed on the Council in recent years, alongside staff shortages and the management of additional devolved land. We are confident that these new arrangements will lead to a more actively managed cemetery going forward.

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13/06/2026

This week, our Youth Council students met at the Town Hall and experienced their very first official meeting in the council chamber! 🏛️✨

The students discussed an agenda 📋, appointed a chairperson 🎤, shared their ideas 💬 and worked together to make important decisions 🤝🗳️.

It was fantastic to see such enthusiasm, teamwork and leadership from our young people as they learned more about democracy and having their voices heard. 🌟👏

12/06/2026

Join us on Tuesday 23 June, 4:30pm to 8:00pm, for the Glastonbury co-operative fair at the Town hall.

Discover how co-operatives and community ownership can help shape a stronger, more resilient future. Hear from guest speakers, meet local organisations, explore inspiring stalls and displays, and take part in discussion tables covering topics including housing, energy, transport, food growing, arts, culture and community projects.

10/06/2026

Glastonbury was honoured to welcome Her Imperial Highness Princess Esther Antohin of Ethiopia for a special visit celebrating peace, community and heritage.

The day included a tour of St Dunstan's House Health and Wellbeing Centre, followed by the dedication of the St Dunstan's House Peace Garden. Led by Mayor Cllr Zoe Price, the ceremony brought together community representatives, councillors and guests in a shared commitment to peace, kindness and co-operation.

Following refreshments in the Council Chamber, Princess Esther was presented with a replica of the Iron Age Glastonbury Bowl as a memento of her visit.

The day concluded with a climb up Glastonbury Tor, which Princess Esther very much enjoyed, taking in the spectacular views across Somerset.

Glastonbury was formally twinned with the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela in 2007 and, with both Glastonbury Abbey and Lalibela’s 11 medieval, rock-hewn churches frequently referred to as the ‘New Jerusalem’, Princess Esther expressed her desire to build on Glastonbury and Lalibela’s shared status as global sites of pilgrimage, myth, and spiritual heritage.

The connection between Glastonbury and Lalibela was first established in 2003 by former Mayor of Glastonbury Dr. Hugh Sharp and his wife Catherine. Through their amazing philanthropic work over the years, Hugh and Catherine Sharp instigated several charitable healthcare-based projects in Lalibela – including a stand-alone Maternity Unit in Laibela’s Hospital. In 2012, they founded the Lalibela Trust, a charity to support communities in the Amhara Region of northern Ethiopia.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the visit such a memorable and meaningful occasion.

09/06/2026

Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Alyson’s family at this sad time. Alyson was one of Glastonbury’s first ‘Gang of Four’ Green Councillors in 2011, and she became Deputy Mayor in 2018. She was a lovely, kind, and generous person and she will be missed. RIP.

09/06/2026

Somerset Council has confirmed the appointment of a new operator to manage five leisure facilities across East Somerset, including Glastonbury's Tor Leisure, ensuring continuity of services for residents, schools and community groups.

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The latest Glastonbury Town Newsletter includes a review of the Beltane celebrations, a welcome to our new Mayor, Cllr Zoe Price, and a message from the outgoing Mayor. It also features important updates from local initiatives, a public consultation on renovations at Abbey Park, and details of our I...

08/06/2026

Every Tuesday at St Dunstan's car park - The Glastonbury Charter Market proudly hosting local artisans and businesses selling their wares.

08/06/2026

Zoe and Jon at the Bath Mayor making ceremony on Saturday, at Guildhall and then Bath Abbey, with High Sherrfif Peter Dixon.

The group of mayors pictured from left to right: Mayor of Malmesbury (The Worshipful Robert Hastings), Mayor of Chippenham (The Worshipful Matthew Bragg), Mayor of Salisbury (The Right Worshipful Jenny Bolwell), Mayor of Wells (The Right Worshipful Denise Denis), Mayor of Glastonbury (we know who she is), Mayor of Trowbridge (The Worshipful Stewart Palmen), Mayor of Warminster (Cllr. Jack Jones), Deputy Lord Mayor of Bristol (The Right Honourable Henry Michallat).

Never seen so many mayors in one place!