Sedgemoor District Council is committed to tackling anti-social behaviour in the area. They meet weekly with the police and partners at a Multi-Agency meeting to discuss local issues that impact the lives of residents, and
Do you know someone who has helped their community be prepared for emergencies? A new award has been launched to celebrate people or groups that have made their communities more resilient. The winner will be
Proactively tackling knife crime forms a central part of Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mark Shelford’s Police and Crime Plan. As part of this ongoing effort a new survey has been launched to gain a
Parkinson UK’s Burnham on Sea Group has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers. The groupruns monthly drop-ins for people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones in the local area. The group can only continue
The new bivalent vaccine will be rolled out for the Autumn Booster programme in September. NHS staff should begin vaccinating care home residents and people who are housebound in the week beginning 5th September. The
The HPC Community Fund’s Small Grants programme awards grants (money that does not need to be paid back) of up to £5,000 and is welcoming applications from community groups and organisations that work in places impacted by
Would you, your family, your community, or workplace like to understand more about scams and why people can become scam victims? Almost 1 million other people have said ‘yes’ and are a ‘Friend Against Scams’.
Burnham on Sea and Highbridge Town Council have welcomed their new Town Clerk. Katherine Noble started in her new role last week and will attend her first public meeting at this evenings Planning Committee Meeting
Somerset libraries are calling for children to sign up to read six books this summer as part of Gadgeteers, Summer Reading Challenge 2022. Nearly 7,000 children have already signed up to the Summer Reading Challenge, which runs across
In preparation for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, Somerset County Council’s Public Health team are asking members of the public to share quotes, lyrics or poems that have helped them to
Do you know someone who has helped their community be prepared for emergencies? A new award has been launched to celebrate people or groups that have made their communities more resilient. The winner will be
Warning: summer collection delays. Apologies; resurgent Covid, staff shortages and hot weather’s impact on machinery and crews make unavoidable collection delays more likely in coming weeks. We will do our best to ensure rubbish and
Last week, the NHS set out the long COVID action plan for the thousands of people with persistent symptoms. Patients with long-lasting symptoms from COVID will have access to more convenient tests and checks closer
✨ Solutions on tap – A Guide to reducing waste & introducing reusable cup schemes at events ✨ Available on the Refill website to download, this free guide has been created to support event producers in
After three years on the Board of Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA), Cllr Mike Stanton is delighted to have succeeded David Hall as its Chair. He said “I’m grateful to him for his leadership over the
People in Somerset are encouraged to join a new Customer Panel and help shape the future of council services. From April 2023, Somerset’s five councils will be replaced by the new unitary Somerset Council which
August is a busy month for many and it has become necessary to postpone the forthcoming meeting of the Princess Management Committee on the 16th of August 2022. This will be re-arranged and the new
On Monday 1st August the Town Council held a meeting at The Old Magistrates Court on Jaycroft Road. During the meeting the Mayor of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge cllr Lesley Millard welcomed one of
Somerset Climate Action Network: Bill Butcher (Director) Bill will be giving an overview of work being done locally to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Somerset Bus Partnership They will be giving an overview of
From Hogwarts to Westeros, reading has the ability to transport us to completely different places from within the comfort of our own homes – something that is even more valuable for people who
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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