On Friday 13th February, BBC Radio Somerset will be broadcasting the Simon Parkin Show live from The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre between 9:30 and 11:00am, working with In Charley’s Memory to host a Heads
Somerset Council is calling on residents, unpaid carers, and organisations to have their say in shaping the future of care and support across the county. Its current Adult Social Care strategy is set to be
Somerset Council is improving recycling collections for around 13,000 households living in flats and other communal buildings. The new service will start from the end of March and will allow residents to recycle more materials
Burnham and Highbridge Green Team CIO is pleased to announce the publication of its inaugural newsletter, accessible via the link below. Our primary objective is to promote collective action against climate change, supporting Burnham and
Thanks go to our fabulous Growing Group, who took advantage of a break in the weather yesterday to complete a revamp of the Esplanade beds, planting them up with sustainable, colourful plants. Won’t they look
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council would like to thank everyone who took part in the successful community litter pick held on Friday 30th January. The event brought together local residents, Councillors and Town Council staff,
Message from the Environment Agency with regard to recent/upcoming wet weather: Please remind your communities to report flooding to us as soon as they can if their home or business has flooded. We understand it
Click here for short video Residents across Somerset can boost their health and wellbeing through a range of free, friendly support offered by Somerset Libraries. The offer includes free NHS health checks with one‑to‑one expert
The Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council, Councillor Mike Facey, held a constructive meeting with Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody on Friday 23rd January. During the discussion, the Mayor highlighted
Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council, Somerset Council, Ashley Fox MP, GWR, Our Highbridge and other interested parties are working together to improve access to the Highbridge & Burnham train station for all users. We would really like
We are inviting interested parties to submit a tender for the replacement of the footpaths at Brent Road Cemetery in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge. Download the full tender documents by clicking here: Contracts – Burnham-on-Sea &
The Town Council is looking for nominations for this year’s Civic Awards. If you know of someone who has made a real difference in the community, then please let us know. The categories this year
Friday 30th January 2026, 10am-12pm Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is organising a community litter pick across both towns on Friday 30th January 2026 from 10am to 12pm. We are seeking volunteers to join us in helping
On Monday 19th January the Town Council agreed a budget of £1,437,785 for the 2026/27 financial year. In preparing this year’s budget, the Council has worked to balance rising operational costs with the recognition that
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is pleased to announce the installation of a new Community Public Access Defibrillator at its offices on Jaycroft Road, Burnham-on-Sea. The defibrillator is housed in an easily accessible cabinet located
Somerset Council has secured £3.78 million in government capital funding to significantly expand Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the county – and residents are being invited to help shape where new charge points are
As the festive season comes to an end and many of us reflect on weeks of good food, drink and celebration, January is often a time for resetting our priorities and focusing on our wellbeing.
A new inventory will celebrate cultural traditions and highlight their contribution to communities and the economy. Somerset is a county with remarkable cultural diversity and richness and of course is well known as a county
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is pleased to announce that it has agreed to fund the installation of a bund around the grassed area at Priory Gardens, Burnham-on-Sea, which is owned and maintained by Somerset
The Town Council is inviting local independent retail/service businesses in Burnham-on-Sea to apply for the Shop Front Grants scheme to make visual improvements to their shop fronts, including vacant premises. What would a grant be
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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