They will also be closing the ten recycling sites scheduled to be open tomorrow (Yeovil, Frome, Taunton, Minehead, Poole (Wellington), Bridgwater, Highbridge, Dulcote, Chard and Somerton). This is a decision based on health and safety
April 2022 was meant to augur in a new era for our buses. It was the month when the £3 billion as part of Bus Back Better, National Strategy for Buses for England, could be
Small and medium-sized businesses in Somerset have the opportunity to apply for grant funding worth up to £6,000 to help them grow and develop. The Business Growth Support Programme is the latest initiative to launch
The Local Heritage List helps to protect buildings, sites and structures that local people regard as important – from medieval cottages to unusual postboxes. Somerset residents are being invited to nominate what’s valuable in their
Sedgemoor District Council have partnered with local community based organisation, SBA CIC to provide a modern-day youth hub service for 18-24’s within Sedgemoor. The project, to be known as ‘The Hub’ will be both a
Around 35,000 Bright Blue Bags have been delivered across Sedgemoor and West Somerset ahead of the launch of Recycle More at the end of the month. A similar number are scheduled for delivery this week
Residents and visitors to Burnham-on-Sea will be pleased to hear that the Public Conveniences on the Esplanade will be refurbished over the winter months. Work is scheduled to start on 28th February and there will
Business groups in Somerset that have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are being given the opportunity to apply for grant funding this month. The grants are worth up to £5,000 and can be
There’s a wealth of information on Sedgemoor District Council’s website, which gives lots of information about the forthcoming elections on May 5th for not only for the councillors at county level who will oversee the
A mobile repair and reuse project will be hitting the road this summer and Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) wants you to give it a name. The customised van will be travelling the county supporting Somerset’s
Are you 15-19yrs old? Do you want to make sure the voices of young people are heard? Do you want to have a say on the issues important to young people? Do you want to
Fingers crossed that Wednesday, August 3rd will see the return of the spectacular Apex Park Play Day and organisers are appealing for volunteers and funding to make the event bigger and better than before after
Sedgemoor District Council is asking residents to fall back in love with their bikes and take part in Wheelie Wedmore, which is taking place on Sunday, 13th February between 1100 hrs and 1500 hrs at
Seed are working with Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council on an exciting creative project to commission a new piece of artwork for the seawall in Burnham-on-Sea. The artwork will run along a half-mile stretch between
There are a number of ways to have your say in the elections in May – you can vote in a polling station, by post, or by appointing someone you trust to vote on your
A new grant scheme has launched which will help expand Somerset’s tourism offer as the county’s visitor economy recovers from the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Grants of between £25,000 and £40,000 are available
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is going through a period of change and opportunity as part of local government reorganisation and the 2022 local elections. Elections are a chance for people in the community to
A new project has launched in Somerset to help 500 people not in work to get fit Residents in three Somerset towns: Chard, Highbridge and Glastonbury, will be the first to benefit from a new
Sedgemoor resident Mell Turford is creating a podcast with the community to tell the story of Highbridge. Through a series of conversations, Mell is creating a series of podcast episodes that capture the history of
Join artist Selina Keedwell for the Highbridge Youth Theatre group and company. With a group for 6-11yrs and a company for 12-18yrs there is plenty of opportunity to get creative, learn new skills and make
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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