The town council’s Christmas Lights Competition for 2021 has been judged and the well-deserved winners announced. Cllr Dawn Carey, one of the judges, said, “Residents and businesses of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge have kept community spirits
A recent campaign involving local volunteers has resulted in an overall decrease in dog fouling incidents at 80% of the sites monitored around Burnham and Highbridge. Litter Free Coast & Sea Somerset (LFCSS) together with
Burnham & Weston Energy’s Sunshine Fund 2022 is now open, with £50k available to local organisations who want to benefit their local community and the environment. Those interested in applying for a grant are asked
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Mayor, Cllr Mike Facey, sends his warmest well wishes to residents of both towns as part of his annual Christmas Message published today (Wednesday). Mayor Facey said: “I am delighted to wish
A spokesperson for the Town Council has today (December 21st) said ” In light of ongoing public health uncertainties so close to the New Year, it has been agreed that the 10th January Town Improvements
PCC Mark Shelford supported Weston & Mendip Advanced Motorists’ Group in the launch of their Young Advanced Driver (YAD) initiative after the organisation received funding from Avon and Somerset Police Road Safety Fund. The
A message from The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre regarding its Christmas closing dates. The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre will be closed to the public from Saturday 18th December and will reopen again from
Our council office staff are hard at work, following Government guidance and working from home where we can. The council offices’ public reception is closed for in-person drop-ins, but is open to those who have
Sadly, the power supply to the Christmas lights at Jubilee Gardens, at the clock roundabout in #highbridge, might have been subject to vandalism. The very tough armoured cable that feeds the lights was damaged at
Would you like to win a prize in recognition of your house Christmas lights display? The Town Council is once again inviting all residences in Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge to enter this year’s Christmas Light Competition.
Somerset Waste Partnership is getting ready to bring Recycle More toSedgemoor and West Somerset and wants residents to prepare, too. The new service is changing the way the county recycles, and it is comingto households
Do you want to help make long-lasting changes in your local area? Do you have concerns about an issue affecting you and your community and want to do something about it? Do you have innovative
A dedicated helpline set up to provide a single point of contact for Somerset residents at the start of the coronavirus pandemic has now taken more than 17,000 calls. Somerset’s Coronavirus Helpline was launched in
Saturday 18th December, 7.30pm Don’t miss the next Blues in the Pews session this weekend. Come along to St John’s Church in Highbridge on Saturday 18th December for 7.30pm and join in on a great
Burnham-on-Sea’s community Christmas tree in Pier Street has been vandalised again. Sadly, it’s the second time since the Christmas lights switch-on that the Christmas tree lights have been cut. The lights contractor has assured us
Would you like to win a prize in recognition of your house Christmas lights display? The Town Council is once again inviting all residences in Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge to enter this year’s Christmas Light Competition.If
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Santa will be able to unable to get to his Grotto in Apex Park this Saturday, 4th December between 1300 hrs and 1600 hrs. He apologises to all the children
Are you passionate about Burnham and Highbridge? Do you want to sink your teeth into a project you care about? We need inspired, dedicated and active young people aged 15-19 who live in the Burnham and
Festive shoppers are asked to think outside the box this year as figures reveal the scale of Somerset’s the cardboard culture. The cardboard collected from the average Somerset home has increased by more than a
During the pandemic with many people spending more time at home; it has easy to spot all those ‘little’ jobs that need doing around the house, but money could be tight. That is where Lendology
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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