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Glastonbury 2025 Traffic: A Triumph of Smooth Sailing
8 Dec
Summary
- 2025 Glastonbury traffic management deemed most successful operation.
- Somerset Council reports significant cost savings on festival staffing.
- Over 210,000 attendees accessed the site with minimal local disruption.
The 2025 Glastonbury Festival's traffic management has been lauded as the "most successful to date" by the Glastonbury Scrutiny Committee at Somerset Council. The report highlighted the professional and collaborative execution of the plan, which facilitated smooth access for the festival's 210,000 attendees.
Local residents expressed overwhelming support for the improved traffic flow, a stark contrast to past issues like the 12-hour delays experienced in 2016. Careful coordination ensured efficient site entry with minimal disruption to the surrounding road networks and communities.
Beyond operational success, the council also reported substantial financial savings. By optimizing staffing levels and discontinuing shuttle bus services, costs were reduced by 23%, amounting to £6,400 compared to the previous year, without compromising official duties.
