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Gloucestershire leisure sites reopen after 2025 closures while Somerset park gets new safety warning

Two Gloucestershire facilities are reopening following safety-related shutdowns last year, as a Somerset park warns visitors about fire damage and wildfire risk.

BBC News Gloucestershire reported that a playing field in Chalford is set to reopen after it was closed in July 2025 when moles dug up buried asbestos; the asbestos risk is now described as "very low" [1][3].

Meanwhile, Bridgwater Mercury reported that Bridgwater Town Council has issued a reminder to park visitors after fire damage was discovered at a popular park, and noted the increased wildfire risk [2].

Sources

  1. BBC News Gloucestershire: Park cleared to reopen with asbestos risk 'very low'
  2. Bridgwater Mercury: Safety warning issued for Bridgwater park after 'concerning' discovery
  3. BBC News Gloucestershire: Park cleared to reopen with asbestos risk 'very low'
  4. BBC News Gloucestershire: Watch: Historic lido reopens after safety concerns

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