Exploration Groups
These are groups that meet with the aim of finding solutions to a Concern affecting our Glastonbury community locally and also at the wider level.
Groups are likely to meet in person once a fortnight at a regular time and place or could meet more or less frequently. If it’s a small group, it may be possible to meet in someone’s home, or otherwise at a cafe, pub or a hired venue.
Each group will have an initial coordinator and ideally a deputy coordinator who will for at least the first month, collect members’ contact details and arrange the initial meeting.
For more support on what it means to join an Exploration Group or to be a Coordinator, see our Exploration Groups Guidance.
Ideally, Exploration Group members will meet in person. However, it may also work for some people to join by Zoom or you support your group in another way e.g. by doing research if you are unable to attend meetings.
There will be space for Exploration Groups to give brief progress updates during our Public Events.Â
Exploration Groups Currently Meeting
Click links for more information (and updates):
PoG talks:Â
Free State of Avalonia - Sally Pullinger
Micro Nation or Free State - Lela
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PoG talks:
Community Cohesion - Martin PalethorpeÂ
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PoG talks:
Exploration Groups Currently Forming (not met yet)
Click links for more information:
Access to Healthcare
PoG talks:Â
Reclaiming Health - Francis McGrath
Talk notes & handouts from Francis McGrath
Spiritual Emergency - Chloe Forfitt
NHS Neighbourhood Pilot - Somerset Cllr Ewan Cameron
Q&A - St Dunstan's House, West Mendip Hospital
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Food Security
PoG talks:
Food Security Overview - Sandi Adams
Guerilla Gardening - Fiona Helma
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World Heritage Status & Alternatives
PoG talks:
First PoG Public Event on 8 March 2026
World Heritage Site update - Deputy Mayor, Zoe PriceÂ
See also our World Heritage Status page
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Council Operations & Finances
Finances discussed in upcoming Full Council meeting 7 June 2026
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Planning inc Neighbourhood Plan*
PoG talks:
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Housing , Homelessness & Traveller Provision
PoG talks:
St Dunstan's Cottage - Nick Maclean, Structural Engineer
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Antisocial Behaviour & Crime Reduction
PoG talks:
Antisocial Behavious & Community Support - Community Ranger Graham
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Exploration Groups Yet to Form
- Promotion of Local Businesses & Crafts
- Youth Provision & Education
- Parking & Road Conditions
- Freedom of Speech/Expression Locally
- Wider issues including Data Centres & Solar Farms*
- Public Transport
- Environment
- Town Deal
- Support Networks for the Vulnerable*
- 5G, Street Lamps, Surveillance, Smart Cities*
Join or Start an Exploration Group
Please fill in our quick form using the button below or else email us at info@peopleofglastonbury.org
You can choose whether you want to coordinate a new group or just be a member. You can also suggest forming a group not mentioned in the list above.
