Good news for local community groups, charities and organisations – the next round of grant applications will be considered at the Finance & Governance Committee
BURNHAM-ON-SEA AND HIGHBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL (BURNHAM SOUTH WARD) VACANCY FOR A TOWN COUNCILLOR Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 87 of the Local
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Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council hosted their annual spring clean event last Friday 4th April. It was great to see people caring about their community
The long Easter weekend on 18 to 21 April means your recycling and rubbish collections will be a day later. There won’t be collections on
Pringles has changed the packing for its iconic tube, and we can now collect them for recycling rather than condemning them to the rubbish bin.
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
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The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023, with an additional bank holiday on Monday 8th May 2023.
We are keen to hear from groups/organisations in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge that are looking to celebrate the Coronation. The Town Council has £1500 available to allocate to events being organised to celebrate the Kings Coronation. The maximum grant to be allocated per event will be £500.
You must meet the following criteria for your application to be considered:
– The event will be open to all members of the public
– The event will be free of charge
– The event will take place within the Coronation weekend
– The event will take place within Burnham on Sea or Highbridge
Applications will close on Monday 6th March at midday.
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