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
Hello there, We are getting in touch to let you know that The Somerset Fund is now open for applications until Monday 11 February 2021. If you are a grassroots community group based in
To see last few weeks footfall data from Burnham-on-Sea, please click on the links below: Weekly Footfall Burnham on Sea Wk51Yr2020 Weekly Footfall Burnham on Sea Wk52Yr2020 Weekly Footfall Burnham on Sea Wk53Yr2020
The following questions have been submitted to the town council in relation to the decision to install a new play area on the walled tarmac space on the south esplanade, Burnham-on-Sea. Was a risk assessment
Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council All our help and information is now available in a single place on the SCC website https://www.somerset.gov.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-latest-advice/ This page is refreshed through the day so please check in regularly
With many people and children walking out and about, in parks, by the canal or river, it’s always lovely to see children feeding the ducks with stale bread. However, ducks need a varied diet to
Recycling sites stay open for essential use Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) plans to keep the county’s 16 recycling sites open on standard winter hours for essential use during the latest COVID-19 national lockdown. Government guidance
Residents in Sedgemoor are being warned to be alert, after several people have phoned Sedgemoor District Council to report scams. The most recent is a survey scambeing promoted and conducted via social media platforms. The
The central path in Highbridge Cemetery from Fairford Road to near the lych gate at the Burnham Road end is being tarmacked, with work commencing on Monday 4th January 2021. The work will start at
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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