Name: First Public Meeting of People of Glastonbury
Start: 2026-03-08T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-08T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Glastonbury Methodist Church

First Public Meeting of People of Glastonbury

Come and meet the newly-formed People of Glastonbury group. Find out why we felt the need to create this group and the various local and wider issues we would like to explore.
This will be our first public meeting, so we’ll be introducing the group and giving some short presentations on some hot topics namely tourism and World Heritage Status.
In case you didn't know, Glastonbury Town Council will be discussing their proposal to make Glastonbury a World Heritage Site at their Full Council Meeting on Tuesday, 10 March at 7pm in the main Town Hall (public welcome). They will have received the reports from the consultants and the WHS Working Group and could potentially be making their decision on whether to continue to Phase 2 of their bid. You can find out about the potential pros and cons of World Heritage via the link on our website.
We’ll have a break for tea and light refreshments and a chance to connect, and then there will be a chance for you to share what concerns you have about life in Glastonbury and ask any questions.
Here’s an approximate programme:
3pm Informational Talks
- What is the People of Glastonbury?
- Pilgrimage Destination versus mainstream tourist destination
- World Heritage Status - UNESCO & Heritage Tourism
4pm Refreshments
4.30pm - A chance to share your views
5.30pm Closing thoughts
We hope that you’ll be inspired to join us in whatever capacity works for you. Please share this event with Glastonbury friends and neighbours - we would like to be able to serve our whole community!
This is a free event. Everyone is welcome.
Check out our new website https://peopleofglastonbury.org/ for more on what we’re about.
Sign up to our newsletter here to keep informed https://people-of-glastonbury-bream.sender.site/
Join our Facebook Group and invite your neighbours https://www.facebook.com/groups/peopleofglastonbury

Here’s a brief introduction to us:
People of Glastonbury
We are a new community-led organisation committed to representing the views and interests of our town’s people, fostering dialogue and facilitating positive change. We aim to reach all sections of our community to better comprehend how local people feel about key local and wider issues.
Our aim is to nurture a real community within the town and to support and encourage self empowerment and harmonious relationships with one another, respecting any differences. Our motto: Glastonbury Voices, Glastonbury Choices!
Concerns could include:
World Heritage Status, youth provision, Town Deal, Council operations/finances, corporate planning applications and processes, 5G, antisocial behaviour, crime, parking, housing and homelessness, public transport, travellers, roads, freedom of expression, local businesses and crafts, care networking for the vulnerable, food security; and wider concerns such as data centres, solar farms, Digital ID, and Net Zero.
We are creating an open, respectful space where people can share their views, ideas, and concerns, working towards a more informed, harmonious, and united community living a healthy, happy and abundant life.
Your involvement strengthens the community voice and helps shape Glastonbury’s future.
Hope to see you on Sunday 8th March!
Please read our summary of World Heritage in Glastonbury and bring your questions to the meeting https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mxDjdQMBnoh53xECToS7nlPbQhdmjNyx4s8DYoFQ9nI/edit?usp=sharing