Following the successful public meeting last week to look back on last year's achievements, the subsequent Annual Meeting of Midsomer Norton Town Council held on Monday evening saw Cllr Paul Myers re-elected as Mayor for the third year in a row. Town Councillors expressed their support for the projects he has undertaken in the town over the years and for his hard work and dedication in making Midsomer Norton a better place in which to live. Cllr Michael Evans was also re-elected as Deputy Mayor, for a second year. Speaking at the meeting, the Mayor said: "I would like to thank all of the Midsomer Norton Town Councillors who have worked incredibly hard to bring this Council forward since its existence. I promise to do my utmost for Midsomer Norton and to reward your faith in me."

Councillors were happy with the way things are running, making only a few minor changes to working parties. The Planning Committee will stay the same. Cllrs Linda Dunford and Michael Evans continue their work with the Community Alcohol Partnership scheme, which has so far seen the introduction of Street Wardens and recently the Designated Public Place Order. Upgrading the Town's CCTV and Body Cams for the Street Marshalls are now priorities.

The future of the Fayre Day has been secured, with a bold funding decision by the Council – but, it means that this year's event will be cancelled to ensure funding is always available. A perennial problem for the Council has been that the budget was only ever been available from April each year, whilst the event takes place only a few weeks later in June. This makes it hard to book entertainment in time – a problem which has become acute as the event has grown in recent years.

Working with the Carnival Association, which has considerable experience in running events, it has been agreed to have no Fayre this year, but to use the funds to book a year in advance.

Cllr Myers explained: "Timing was a key factor in our ability to book something which benefits our aspiration for a spectacular event that would not only bring the town together, but draw in people from the district. At the same time, we warmly welcome the support of the Carnival Association in working with us on Fayre Day 2014."

Meanwhile, the Town Council is also looking at what it can do to help the Association bring a full carnival back to the town with the procession of large floats along the High Street.

The Council wish to develop West Clewes into a valuable community asset with more events being held on the site and the relaunch of the Thursday market. The Council voted on Monday night to spend up to £32,000 to construct a toilet block, two storage blocks and a gatehouse for events. As the clubhouse belongs to Welton Rovers FC, their toilet facilities cannot be used indefinitely and not when the market is running. The proposal was passed by a majority vote. Cllr Steve Plumley said: "As a Council, we believe that West Clewes is underused as a community asset and we can help address this by providing a better infrastructure. Having a toilet facility will help events being held there."

This is part of a plan to develop green spaces, including a lease for the Catholic Church gardens and long-term, a Town Park.