Give us your views and comments about electric vehicles and you could win a £25 voucher! Whilst Covid19 remains uppermost in all our minds, work behind the scenes at Somerset Councils’ carries on. One exciting
Sedgemoor District Council is working with shop-keepers, traders and larger national chain stores to prepare for the re-opening of High Streets and retail centres, following the Government announcement that non-essential shops can open from Monday,
Somerset’s recycling sites will accept more materials from next week. From Monday 8 June, all 16 sites will take plastic pots, tubs and trays; waste wood (man-made or natural); small household electrical items (such as
Ahead of the planned ‘season’ for beach wardens and safety staff to return to Burnham-on-Sea beach, there will be a limited staffing rota, based at the hut at the top of Burnham-on-Sea jetty. The service
Somerset Waste Partnership’s recycling centres will revert to their usual summer opening hours from Monday 1 June. As well as the current temporary hours, the odds and even number plate access system will also come
Blood donation is considered essential activity and is not included in the current restrictions around COVID-19. Without the support of people like you we would not be able to collect the blood needed to treat
Thursday morning saw a busy start with a partnership project taking shape. The local housing providers, Homes in Sedgemoor, LiveWest and SHAL have been working with Burnham and Highbridge Town Council putting together family packs
The Town Council’s Town Improvements Committee met last week to consider a matter raised by Cllr Gardiner White about the relaxation of movement restrictions and the impact on pedestrian safety in our towns and open
In April, following a joint proposal from Cllr Phil Harvey and Cllr Peter Clayton, the Council agreed to allocate an initial sum of £5,000 to support the food bank and invited the charity to call
Temporary changes at Weston General HospitalWeston General Hospital will temporarily stop accepting new patients, including into its A&E department, as of 8am today (Monday 25 May 2020).This is a precautionary measure in order to maintain
Unfortunately due to anti-social behaviour during the night, the gates for the time being will be locked between the hours of 7:30pm and 9:00am. We are very sorry that we have had to take these
We know that it can be tough if you are running a small business at the best of times. That’s why during this very challenging time, Sedgemoor District Council are offering free on-line training workshops
Somerset’s caring communities are urged to keep up the good work and ‘be good neighbours’ for residents continuing to shield as some coronavirus restrictions start to ease. Since the start of the UK lockdown, volunteers
The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre has today received the news that its application to the Arts Council Emergency Response Fund has been successful. The £28649 grant, funded using National Lottery resources, means that
The UK Government has announced that some outdoor sporting and recreation activity will be able to resume in England on Wednesday, 13 May 2020.All outdoor sport and recreation must only be done alone, within a
Whilst there has been a relaxation of the amount of time people can spend out in the open air and exercising, Sedgemoor District Council is reminding residents and visitors to parks and open spaces that
Somerset has been singled out for national praise thanks to the County Council’s exemplary support of communities and care providers, its willingness to pioneer change – and its response during the current Coronavirus pandemic.Somerset County
Eleven of Somerset’s 16 recycling centres will remain open for essential visits next week, thanks to the responsible attitude shown by the county’s public so far. Somerset Waste Partnership says people have, in the vast
Stay Alert, Control the Virus, Save LivesWhilst some travel restrictions have been relaxed, Sedgemoor District Council is asking anyone who is considering coming to Sedgemoor’s beaches or beauty spots to be considerate to our communities.
Due to Covid-19 we have obviously had to suspend our face to face work in the community, and although young people were initially disappointed this did highlight how important these sessions are to them. We
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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