Volunteers Christmas Party
December 12, 2025
On Thursday, 11th December, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council hosted a Christmas party at the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre to thank the amazing volunteers
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RECEPTION WILL BE CLOSED
December 11, 2025
Our Reception will be closed on Friday 12th December from 11.30am and will re-open on Monday 15th December at 9.00am. You can leave a message
Extraordinary meeting of the Planning Committee to be held
December 10, 2025
The Planning Committee will be holding an extraordinary meeting on the 16th December 2025 at 6pm. The agenda for the meeting can be found here:
Reception will be closed
December 8, 2025
Our reception will be closed on Tuesday from 12.30pm and will re-open on Wednesday 10th December at 9.00am. You can leave a message on 01278
Have your say on Somerset Council’s budget
December 8, 2025
Residents and businesses are encouraged to take part in Somerset Council’s annual budget consultation. The budget consultation opens today (3 December) and is due to
Food Waste Recycling in Somerset
December 5, 2025
Thank you to everyone, Somerset residents are among the best for recycling in the country, but there’s still more we can do. Did you know
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Mayor’s Report
“Since the last Town Council meeting, I have attended the following events:
- Wednesday 10th September – I joined the Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Carnival Club’s monthly meeting at The Coopers in Highbridge.
- Friday 12th September – I attended a fundraising “Mouse Racing” event for the Hillview Junior Carnival Club at the Lighthouse Pub.
- Sunday the 14th September – My Consort and I had the pleasure of being guests of North Petherton Town Council at their Civic Service.
- Saturday 20th September– I enjoyed an invitation to attend the Axbridge Blackberry Carnival.
- Sunday 28th September – I attended the “Generosity “ Service at St Andrews Church, Burnham-on-Sea.
- Tuesday 30th September – The Deputy Mayor attended the opening of the textiles exhibition at The Princess Theatre & Arts Centre.
- Wednesday 8th October – I attended the BARB AGM at the Burnham & Berrow Golf Club.
- Thursday 9th October – I was pleased to attend the Sea Cadets AGM.
- Thursday 16th October – I was delighted to attend the 8th Anniversary of Dementia Friendly Service at St Andrews which was followed by a delicious High Tea.
- Sunday 19th October – My Consort and I were delighted to attend the final dress rehearsal for this year’s carnival entry of Hillview Junior Carnival Club at East Huntspill Village Hall. The costumes were amazing and I look forward to seeing the cart at the Carnival.
- Tuesday 21st October – I had another informative and productive meeting with the Head Teacher at The King Alfred School.
- Wednesday 22nd October– attended a meeting of the Fritzlar Twinning Group with guest speaker, Uta Smeed talking about her book “Silesia – A Homeland Lost”. It was a fascinating afternoon hearing about her life as a four year old growing up in Germany in the 2nd World War and as a refugee.
- Saturday 25th October – I was honoured to be invited to the launch this year’s poppy appeal at the Royal British Legion on Victoria Street.
- Sat 1st November – My Consort and I attended the Somerset Festival of Remembrance at Wells Cathedral. What a fantastic night it was too, and in such a splendid venue!
- Sunday 2nd November – I very much enjoyed attending the fireworks display, which was very well attended. I think it was the best display we have had in years.
- Mon 3rd November – I was flattered to be asked to sound the klaxon to start the carnival procession this year, and what an amazing night it was as always.”
Cllr. Mike Facey