The consultation is being reopened because the Commission initially, and incorrectly, understood Somerset Council’s preference for predominantly single-councillor divisions as a formal request for a uniform pattern of single-member divisions under the legislation guiding its
You can leave a message on our answerphone: 01278 788088 or email: info@burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk and we will respond as soon as possible.
This is to inform you that Somerset’s Severe Weather Emergency Provision is ACTIVE in Somerset. Suitable accommodation may be available for rough sleepers during the severe weather. Please check if you can access the service by calling 0300
Last year’s Christmas community meals were such a success that we just had to do it again – but bigger and bolder! This year, we’re hosting our all-day community meal at ALL THREE Purplespoon cafés
Are you a Somerset business owner ready to grow, adapt, or tackle new challenges? Our fully funded mentoring programme offers 6 hours of expert guidance over 6 months, tailored to your needs – from marketing
Residents, veterans, schools, local organisations and dignitaries came together in a moving tribute to those who served and sacrificed in times of war at the annual Remembrance Day Parade held on Sunday, 9th November 2025.
Somerset Council is reminding eligible residents to get their flu vaccination if they haven’t already. The best time to get a flu jab is in the autumn or early winter, before flu starts circulating widely.
Supporting Domestic Abuse Victims and Improving Assistance in Somerset Somerset Council has launched a comprehensive Domestic Abuse Toolkit for Solicitors, providing free guidance and training to help legal professionals support clients affected by domestic abuse.
Somerset Launches Homelessness Charter to Unite Community Effort Somerset Council has introduced a Homelessness Charter to encourage residents, businesses, and services to work together to tackle homelessness. Launched on 23 October with community and lived
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council will be holding an Extraordinary Planning Committee Meeting at 6.30pm on 12th November 2025 at The Old Courthouse on Jaycroft Road. The agenda for the meeting can be found on
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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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