CARETAKER/CLEANER
May 14, 2025
Part-time – 22 hours per week Monday – Thursday 7.30am – Midday and Friday 7.30am – 11.30am (some flexibility required for locking up out of
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Sponsorship of Hanging Baskets
May 13, 2025
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council are pleased to announce the launch of its Hanging Basket Sponsorship Program, providing local businesses, organisations and residents with a
Pewfest is back!
May 12, 2025
Get ready, Highbridge! PewFest is making a grand return on May 17th and 18th, 2025, at St John’s Church. This vibrant festival offers an array of engaging workshops tailored
80th Anniversary of VE Day commemorated in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge
May 9, 2025
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council had a busy day of events on Thursday 8th May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. It all
Consultation launched to help shape future of pharmaceutical services
May 6, 2025
Somerset Council launches consultation to gather public input on the future needs of local pharmaceutical services. Click here for the external link to Somerset Council
VE Day 80 – 8th May 2025
April 28, 2025
VE Day Timetable 9:00 AM Proclamation to be read by the Town Crier at Burnham-on-Sea flagpole Raising of the VE Day 80 flag at
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MAYOR’S REPORT– April 2025
“Highbridge Festival of the Arts
I was very pleased to be asked to officially open the 77th Highbridge Festival of the Arts. This ran over the course of two weeks at the Princess Theatre and St John’s Church. I attended classes held for Speech and Drama, Dance and School Choirs. It was a pleasure to see so many young people competing in the Festival; their performances were truly up-lifting. Congratulations to all the volunteers who work so hard throughout the year to organise this important event and to the teachers and young people for their all their hard work preparing for the Festival.
Annual Civic Awards
The Town Council’s presentation of Civic Awards was held on Tuesday, 18th March at the Princess Theatre. I was very pleased to welcome the High Sheriff of Somerset, Rob Beckley, and Cllr Mike Best, Chair of Somerset Council to our awards ceremony. Awards were made to: Mary Nicholson, “An individual who has gone above and beyond in helping other people”; Scott Rundle, “Help and support within the community”; and to the Friends of Burnham Beach, “Community Group Award for services to residents of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge.”
This was a wonderful occasion to honour the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups who selflessly give their time to help improve the lives of others in our community.
Thank you to the Town Council staff and those working at the theatre for organising such a great evening.
Launch of new Hovercraft at BARB – 22nd March
I was very honoured to be asked to speak at the launch of two new hovercraft at BARB on 22nd March. This was a momentous occasion for this local charity, which does such impressive work to keep our coastline safe.
The naming of the two new hovercraft, “The Spirit of Lelaina III” and “The Light of Elizabeth III”, was undertaken by the mother and sister of Lelaina Hall, who tragically died in 2002 after becoming stuck in mud at Berrow Beach. It was a moving ceremony, with a blessing from Rev Cheryl Hawkins.
The purchase of the new hovercraft (with a third to join BARB later in the year) was made possible due to a very generous legacy.
Congratulations to all those associated with BARB for organising this event and for all their commitment to serving others throughout the year.”
Cllr. Sharon Perry