More than 30,000 local people have been contacted and invited for a Covid-19 vaccination by staff from Somerset’s five councils. Since the opening of vaccination centres in the county, staff from Somerset County Council, Mendip
Our Clean Surroundings and Parks Teams are out and about, sprucing up the district in readiness for residents to enjoy as and when government guidelines allow. Our garage and workshop at the Colley Lane depot
Sedgemoor is reminding people who have a holiday home in the area that Government rules do not allow overnight stays until at least 12th April, which unfortunately does not cover the Easter holiday period. Whilst
With the gradual easing of lockdown rules over the next few weeks, the four district councils in Somerset – Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton and South Somerset – have appointed an additional three Covid
To see last weeks footfall data from Burnham-on-Sea, please click on the link below: Weekly Footfall Burnham-on-Sea Wk11 Yr2021
Hot on the heels of recent announcements in the national budget, comes more good news for Sedgemoor residents, in that three leisure and swimming pools have been awarded £260,000 from Sport England’s National Leisure Recovery
Somerset to improve the energy efficiency of social housing and owner-occupied homes in Somerset. The District Councils have successfully bid for the Government funding bid which will enable improvements to be made to 165 social
From vaccinators to van drivers, health staff to home-schoolers, countless people have kept Somerset going over the last 12 months – and now Somerset County Council is honouring them with a new accolade. Today (23
All of Somerset’s 16 recycling sites switch to their summer timetables from Thursday 1 April – but for essential journeys only to start with. When open weekdays, they will continue to start at 9am but
Every household in Somerset will have Easter waste collection day changes but recycle sites will stay open, Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) has announced. With no pick-ups on Good Friday 2 April, these will take place
A minute’s silence will be held by Somerset County Council to mark a National Day of Reflection, remembering those who sadly lost their lives during the pandemic and to show support for everyone who has
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner election; Burnham Central Ward, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council and Nether Stowey Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – timings The Notice of Election will be published on Monday, 22nd March
Police and Crime Commissioner ElectionAvon and Somerset Police Area An election is to be held for the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Avon and Somerset Police Area. Nomination papers can be obtained from the
Local communities in Somerset received a share of £1 million this week to help them tackle the impacts of Climate Change in their area. Somerset County Council Leader David Fothergill announced the £1 million Somerset
Spring is in the air which means it is time for garden waste subscribers to renew quickly and easily online. Reminder letters and emails are on their way to 50,000 green-fingered subscribers from district councils.
To see last weeks footfall data from Burnham-on-Sea, please click on the link below: Weekly Footfall Burnham-on-Sea Wk10 Yr2021
If so, you might be eligible to apply for a grant from the town council. The deadline for applications is 9th April 2021. It has been a challenging year and we know that the work
Feedback from your community will help us to secure funding for a new mental health and wellbeing serviceI am writing to tell you about an exciting new project that we are about to embark on
Thursday 11 March 2021 This update is provided by the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement Board and is designed to provide a weekly update on the current Covid-19 situation in Somerset. This Monday saw us welcome
Families getting to grips with Covid self-test kits are being asked to make sure they dispose of them correctly. Secondary schools across the county and country are providing the home Lateral Flow Testing kits for
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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