I am writing as Chair of Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) to let you know that the SRA’s Annual Report for 2019-20 has just been published. It showcases some of the SRA’s many achievements over the
People across the South West now have access to dedicated 24/7 NHS mental health crisis helplines, to ensure that everyone can get the urgent care they need during the global pandemic. Although part of the
Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date. With elections taking place in Sedgemoor in May 2021,
Sedgemoor District Council is reminding pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants to apply for a ‘Pavement Licences’ so that they can serve food and drink outside of their establishments, to help businesses recover post-lockdown. Under new
Cllr Mike Facey, Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council, was delighted to be invited by the Rosewood’s owners, Greene King, to open the new-look Rosewood Pub and Restaurant. The Rosewood has been closed since
Additional Funding for community support group Sedgemoor District Council has given an additional £15,000 to Spark Somerset, to help them continue their vital work in supporting communities across Sedgemoor, especially during the current situation. Spark
The Burnham High Street pedestrianisation was altered this morning on safety grounds. The section of High Street between College Street and Cross Street has today been pedestrianised and is therefore now closed to traffic, creating
After months of waiting, the new toddler play equipment at Olivier Close play area in Burnham-on-Sea is now ready for youngsters to use. Work started back in mid-February, but then Covid 19 struck and all
Mendip Community Transport has not been operating the Wedmore to Wookey Hole 67 service since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. With the current Bristol Water road closure at Bleadney due to end shortly, Mendip
Why the Wildlife Trusts need us to take action Few things conjure up a perfect image of the countryside quite like a bee buzzing from flower to flower. A butterfly fluttering across a meadow. A
The Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council, Councillor Peter Clayton, will be at the Burnham-on-Sea Yacht Club pontoon on Wednesday, 22nd July at approximately 0900 hrs (morning tide) to welcome an amazing cutting-edge Pilot boat into
Sedgemoor District Council is calling on businesses selling food and drink to be consumed on their premises to register for a government initiative encouraging people to support their local eateries – The Eat Out to
The Highways authority has confirmed that it is happy to support the Town Council’s proposal for adjustment to the Burnham-on-Sea high street safety measures, which will come into effect on Monday 20th July. Changes will
The results of the recent surveys about the high street are below: 31 traders completed the questionnaire Traders Questionnaire Results 31 95 shopper completed the questionnaire in town Shoppers Questionnaire Results 95 862 questionnaires were
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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