Midsomer Norton - blooming again

In this day and age when there are reports of constant pressure on town centre retailers from out of town developments and supermarkets, it seems more important than ever to ensure that our town centres are attractive places to shop and spaces to enjoy.

One of FDC Law’s offices is on Midsomer Norton High Street and, recently, we have been pleased to notice - and also help with - the work that has been going on to make the town centre more attractive and which, so far, has been very successful.

There have been a number of initiatives, not least the work to recover and reshape the town’s river bed which required a significant amount of mud being removed and the planting of lots of shrubs, herbs and flowers along the new river course - a big improvement, as we are sure that anyone who has recently visited the town centre would agree.

Work has also taken place with local retailers and the Chamber of Commerce resulting in hanging baskets being placed all along the High Street and a lot of effort has been made to improve the floral displays at The Hollies’ garden display in the centre of town, work that was sponsored by FDC Law.

All of this activity work will hopefully result in an entry for South West in Bloom 2011, for which we wish the town well.