COVID continues to put pressure on recycling and rubbish collections. We and our contractors are doing everything we can to keep disruption to a minimum while keeping staff and public safe. We continue to take
To see the last few weeks footfall data from Burnham-on-Sea, please click on the links below: Weekly Footfall Burnham-on-Sea Wk3Yr2021 Weekly Footfall Burnham-on-Sea Wk2Yr2021
With Covid restrictions ongoing, The Princess is taking new approaches to the services it offers for when it reopens. For the last 10 years The Princess Theatre has enjoyed a fruitful and rewarding relationship as
Business Christmas window competition 2020 The town council sponsored Christmas window competition for small high street businesses has been judged and the well-deserved winners announced. Cllr Dawn Carey, one of the judges, said, “Businesses have
As reported on local media, some questions and comments have recently been raised with the town council about the new seafront play area. Residents were welcomed to speak at a meeting of the Town Improvements
Somerset County Council has allocated a further £427,000 of funding to help schools provide families with food support during this lockdown. During term time, the Department for Education (DfE) has asked schools to provide meal
Taunton racecourse is set to open its doors on Monday 18 January as a new large vaccination centre for Somerset, part of a wave of ‘large’ vaccination centres opening across the country. The large vaccination
The recent closure of schools has led teachers and parents in to a new world of home-schooling. Teachers have had to adapt and become television presenters, and parents have had to become teachers. Now more
DEADLINE: 31 MARCH 2021 Somerset-based artists are invited to register for SOMERSET OPEN STUDIOS (18 Sept- 3 Oct 2021). Now one of the country’s largest Open Studios events, it showcases the work of Somerset Art
Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant as criminals begin to take advantage of the roll out of the coronavirus vaccine to commit fraud. Remember: The vaccine is free of charge. The NHS
Recycling sites and COVID All 16 sites remain open on their usual winter schedule in the current lockdown, being defined by Government as essential services. We are asking people to visit only if their trip
To see last weeks footfall data from Burnham-on-Sea, please click on the link below: Weekly Footfall Burnham-on-Sea Wk1Yr2021
Support for your local residents Share our support line: British Red Cross’ free coronavirus support line is open 7 days a week for anyone needing emotional support, feeling lonely or worried, and in need of speaking to a friendly voice. Your staff
As you may be aware, there is an upcoming road closure at Panborough (details below) which will unfortunately affect Service 67 for the duration. Mendip Community Transport (MCT) will be terminating at Wookey, as there
The South West Regional Reoffending Partnership (SWRRP) are reviewing the needs of veterans in the criminal justice system across the South West, in order to help decide on priority areas and actions going forward and
In Search of Cinderella Families across Somerset will be able to enjoy the county’s own virtual panto from the comfort of their own homes. Theatre makers from across Somerset have come together to create the
A countywide scheme is being launched to support tourism and visitor-centred businesses in Somerset in the wake of the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The visitor economy plays an important part in the wider
The police are seeing an increase in Phishing and in particular Smishing (SMS texts) being sent to individuals stating they are eligible for the Covid vaccine, these texts purport to be from the NHS and
There are naturally a lot of questions being raised by the public about the vaccination programme. The following website is publicly accessible and is being updated all the time. It is a really good source
A survey is launched this week to find out the best way for Somerset residents to get easy access to information and help for older relatives, activities for children or health advice. Somerset residents are
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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