With the news that government is giving £150 rebate to help with the cost of living, comes the inevitable scammers. Sedgemoor Digital have received several calls to say that they have been called and residents
A new Food Resilience grant fund is being provided to help Somerset communities that support or directly work to develop food resilience. Any community group, charity, organisation, and agency in Somerset can apply for a
The friends of Apex Park are organising a litter pick in Apex Park as part of the Great British Spring Clean on Wednesday, 6th April at 1000 hrs in the car park. Gloves, litter pickers
Polling cards for the forthcoming election for Sedgemoor’s town and parish councils and the new Somerset Council on Thursday, May 5th will be arriving on Sedgemoor doormats over the next few days. Sedgemoor residents are
A new webpage has been set up to provide information and support for Somerset households who have volunteered to sponsor Ukrainian refugees. Somerset County Council is working with Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton and
The beach wardens on Sedgemoor’s beaches return on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29th March for two days refresher training – and will be ready to welcome visitors from Thursday 7th April in good time for
There will be a forest of fluttering flags being put up from Monday, 28th March across main shopping centres of Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge to brighten up the streets in the ongoing effort to encourage
At the beginning of his 2nd year as Mayor of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge, cllr Mike Facey and the licensee of the Lighthouse Public House Jess Green joined forces in raising money for local
Friday 25 March: Highbridge based monthly jam sessions Blues in the Pews is delighted to welcome special guests Small Days, featuring Natalie Davis and Dave Merrick this Saturday 26 March. Blues in the Pews is a monthly session
Experts who advise the Government on emission targets have visited Somerset to find out more about the local challenges of tackling climate change. Somerset has set ambitious targets to become carbon neutral by 2030
Each year the Burnham-on-Sea & District in Bloom committee organise a local floral competition that enhances our area with fabulous floral displays from both private gardens and commercial displays lasting throughout the summer season. It
Businesses in Somerset are being urged to bid for grants to help them recover from the economic hit of the coronavirus pandemic. Somerset County Council has launched a second round of the Somerset Restart
Over £1.5 million will be coming into local communities, aimed at improving household insulation and cutting energy bills to homes off mains gas. The Home Upgrade Grant Scheme (HUGs) will be available across Somerset thanks
There are 110 seats available across the county, two in the 55 divisions with voters able to cast two votes in each division – the area that councillors represent – on polling day. These are
The Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group have invited Clive Rymer, Community Health and Engagement Officer for the Somerset Wheelchair Service, to start up a Wheelchair Users Engagement Board. The aim of the board is to give
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is once again backing Keep Britain Tidy, in their ‘One Bag. Big Difference’ campaign to clean up the country. Burnham and Highbridge leads the way as Keep Britain Tidy launches
The clock is ticking down on the deadline for candidates to come forward if they want to stand for election in Somerset in May. There are just around five weeks to go before nominations close
With local elections for the new unitary council in Somerset and town and parish councils taking place in May, voters in Sedgemoor are being reminded to make sure they are registered to vote and are
Smart Communities Ltd has a Grant Fund to enable communities that support or directly work to develop food resilience in communities across Somerset. Any Somerset community group, charity, organisation, and agency can apply for a
On Friday 4th March the Mayor of Burnham and Highbridge, Cllr Mike Facey, held a Civic Awards event at The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre. The evening was enjoyed by this year’s civic award winners
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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