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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Burnham’s spectacular fireworks display returns to the seafront on Sunday 2nd November 2025. The display will be fired by Skyburst, the winners of The British Firework Championships 2023, to a musical accompaniment from the Esplanade
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is organising this year’s Remembrance Parade on Sunday 9th November, with the help of the Royal British Legion. As in previous years, organisations will meet at 10.15am in the car
We are experiencing some problems with our telephone system. Please be patient as we try to restore it. Your calls are very important to us.
A range of support is available to help Somerset residents struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis this winter.Somerset Council is again distributing funds from the Household Support Fund in partnership with local charities and community
As part of the 2025 Carnival Weekend, Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council is delighted to once again bring a Grand Firework Display to the town Esplanade. The display will be fired by Skyburst, the winners
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council will be holding an Extraordinary Planning Committee Meeting at 6.30pm on 21st October 2025 at The Old Courthouse on Jaycroft Road. The agenda for the meeting can be found on
This autumn, Fixy will be on the road and heading to events across Somerset. Fixy accepts items including laptops, tablets, mobile phones and smart phones, smart watches, digital cameras, game consoles and accessories, hard drives,
As part of the 2025 Carnival Weekend, Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council is delighted to once again bring a Grand Firework Display to the town Esplanade. The display will be fired by Skyburst, the winners
Public consultation launched to help shape future children’s services and keep families safely together in Somerset Parents, children, professionals, and the wider public are invited to have their say and help shape the future of
What’s happening? Currently, housing management and repairs services are split, with around 6,000 homes managed directly through an in-house team of staff at Somerset Council and around 4,000 homes managed by Homes in Somerset. Homes
Tuesday 30th September – Saturday 4th October (10am-3pm daily) Deputy Mayor, Councillor Paul Wynn, opened the Burnham in Cloth, Paper & Stitch exhibition on Tuesday 30th September. Hosted by the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council are pleased to announce that the public conveniences at Apex Park, Highbridge, are set to undergo a much-needed refurbishment starting the week commencing 6th October 2025, with works expected to
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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