At their full Council meeting on Monday, 17th November, Radstock Town Council considered the naming of the new thoroughfare created by the regeneration, as well as two blocks of flats and a terrace, which is currently known as Victoria Square.
After some debate, it was decided by Councillors that the new thoroughfare would be named Nelson Ward Drive, after the grandson of Horatio Nelson, who was Reverend at St Nicholas Church from 1857–1888. During his time at the church, he rebuilt and extended it, as well as ensured that St Nicholas' School was built. His other charitable works included supporting the creation of the Working Men's Club and aiding the poor through various schemes. He and his brother are both buried in the town.
It was decided that the new flats would be named after some of those commemorated on the War Memorial – the names chosen were Lewin, Selway and Seymour. Names for other flats and the terrace are to be decided by the Council at a later date.
The Council also debated replacement bus shelters, which are to be considered for Haydon, Frome Road, near the Fromeway, and Springfield Crescent. It was agreed that these new shelters should contain seating and should be installed as soon as possible.
During the meeting, Councillors heard from Mr Tyrell, who spoke to them about problems with speeding motorists along Frome Road. He has set up a community speedwatch in the area in conjunction with the police and is hoping to link B&NES and Mendip Councils together in order to put down white lines near Knobsbury Lane. Radstock Town Council are keen to support Mr Tyrell in this matter and intend to write to Mendip and B&NES in order to make progress on this.
With regard to the Community Carol Service, Councillors agreed to provide funding for the Midsomer Norton and Radstock Silver Band to play on 13th December to celebrate the opening of the new road in the town.
A new illustrative map of the town has been released by B&NES Council after partnering up with local traders. The map shows familiar town centre landmarks, including Radstock Museum, Victoria Hall and the memorial garden, celebrating the town's recent success at South West in Bloom this year. On the back of the map, it lists the town's traders and their phone numbers.
The map is being distributed as a postcard to homes in Radstock and Westfield, but can also be found in Radstock and Midsomer Norton's Libraries, the Victoria Hall and Radstock Museum. It has been funded by Bath and North East Somerset Council to support the town centre shops, with contributions from Linden Homes and Wessex Water towards the cost of the map design and distribution.