Burnham-on-Sea and
Highbridge Town Council

Mayor’s Report 

“Since the last Town Council meeting, I have attended the following events:

• 25^th February, it was wonderful to visit Octopus Children’s Daycare who received a grant and to see the confidence in the children.
• 1^st March, the Civil Service held at St John the Baptist Church in Axbridge.  It was a pleasure to be invited to the event.
• 4^th March, I visited Weston Hospice with my Consort and had a guided tour of the marvellous facilities and heard about the incredibly important work that they do there.
• 4^th March, I was delighted to attend the opening of the newly expanded Childrens Society Charity Shop. 
• 12^th March, I was pleased to collect monies raised for the In Charleys Memory Charity from the Crossways Pub with Dawn Carey.
• 13^th March, I attended the brilliant BEES Junior production of Aladdin.
• 19^th March, I thoroughly enjoyed attending the Instrumental Music Section of the Highbridge Arts Festival at St John’s Church in Highbridge.  It’s always wonderful to see all the talent.
• 20^th March, I attended the Hillview Juniors Carnival Club awards night at The Lighthouse.
• 21^st March, I participated in the Macmillan Coffee Morning at The King Alfred School where a tremendous amount was raised for a very worthy cause.
• 22^nd March, I had the honour of attending the Wells Cathedral Legal Service.  I never tire of the magnificent Cathedral.
• 25^th March, I went to the Lighthouse Pub Bingo, which was raising money for one of my chosen charities this year – In Charley’s Memory.
• 26^th March, I was delighted to host the 2026 Civic Awards at the Princess Theatre & Arts Centre, where very worthy residents were presented with awards in recognition of their achievements.

• Councillor Mike Facey, Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge