Following serious vandalism of one of the multi-use toilets at the southern end of Blenheim Gardens (nearest the town centre) that toilet has been closed until repairs can be effected.  The remaining multi-use toilet is open for use and, over the Bank Holiday, the old Gents' toilets at the opposite end of the Gardens will be opened again.  The other nearest toilets are in Summerland Place, next to the Co-op.
If anyone has any information about the vandalism which took place on the night of 20/21 August the police will be pleased to receive it.    

                                   PRESS RELEASE
 
Town Council continues to express concern over the future of Blenheim Gardens Café
 
Since the closure of the café in Blenheim Gardens in November 2018 Minehead Town Council has been expressing its concerns about the future of this much loved ‘jewel in the crown’ of Minehead to the Gardens’ owners, Somerset West and Taunton Council.
 
Minehead Town Council has made a number of suggestions, but it has been made clear that Somerset West & Taunton Council is not prepared to relinquish ownership of the Gardens.   During meetings with representatives, it has been made clear by the newly formed District Council that the Café (a temporary structure based around the original Bandstand in the Gardens) is no longer fit for purpose.  Covenants on the land prohibit the erection of a permanent building but Minehead Town Council have proposed having a ‘wooden chalet-style structure’ which the District Council has agreed to consider.  Such a structure could include both inside and outside space for eating as well as public toilets, and would not be classed as a permanent structure for Planning purposes
 
Cllr. Sandra Slade, Mayor of Minehead, said:
“We have discussed a number of alternative proposals, including the provision of a wooden construction Café or, even, Town Council maybe managing the Gardens on behalf of District Council.  Although no decisions have yet been made, we are encouraged by the response some of our suggestions have received.  We know how much the Café closure affected residents and the town and we want to assure them that we are doing our utmost to achieve some workable solution that will please the residents.  However, these things do move slowly, and we ask for patience as we endeavour to move matters forward.”

Public Forum to be attended by Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens and Chief Constable Andy Marsh.  Presentation by local Chief Inspector, Lisa Simpson.  Open question and answer session.

To be held in the Exmoor Meeting Room.  Tickets (free) from:                                                https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pcc-police-public-forum-minehead-tickets-68277847881 or reserve your seat by emailing pcc@avonandsomerset.police.uk or calling 01278 646188.  If you wish to email questions in advance please send to ​pcc@avonandsomerset.police.uk (recommended if the question needs extra research into a specific issue in your area).  Unable to attend Forum?  Follow live tweets from @AandSPCC  or afterwards watch a recording of it on the Police YouTube Channel.

Wessex Water is carrying out essential work on the water supply network in certain areas.  This means there may be very short interruptions to the water supply or change in water pressure between 10.00 pm on Monday 19 August 2019 and 4.00 pm on Friday 23 August 2019.
Flushing out of the water main will be taking place in Seaward Way, Hayfield Road, Whitegate Road and Ponsford Road areas in Minehead.
For further information see notice from Wessex Water here