Do you want to know how your community can adapt to climate change? There is a Climate Adaption Training Event being held at The Princess Theatre in Burnham tomorrow night from 7.30 pm – 9.30
Twenty-six rural village and community halls received between them £500,000 as a legacy from Sedgemoor District Council. A commemorative plaque was handed over to the representatives of the each of the halls on Thursday afternoon,
On Friday 10th March, Cllr Lesley Millard, Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, held a Fundraising Gala Dinner at The Batch Country House to raise money for her chosen charity this year, Somewhere House Somerset. “I
New Seed Diary Dates Axbridge | Discoverie of Somersaete Herstory – Creative Writing 17 Mar 1-3pm Axbridge Town HallAxbridge | Discoverie of Somersaete Herstory – Harmony Singing 24 Mar 1-3pm Axbridge Town HallCheddar | Folk
Cancellations and disruption to timetables hitting bus routes across Somerset have been flagged with the region’s main operator by the County Council’s lead for transport. Councillor Mike Rigby has written to First South’s Managing Director
On the menu: Reducing food waste Cutting food waste is one the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint. It makes the most of resources, helps fight climate change and saves money. Somerset’s carbon ‘foodprint’
From April the new Somerset Council will be responsible for all waste services. Somerset’s councils have worked together on waste services for years as SWP, so it will be business as usual apart a few
Bus users in Somerset can now travel on most routes in the county and beyond for just £2 until July. The major fare cut is part of a national initiative funded by the Government aimed
With fifty-three play areas in Sedgemoor to look after , Sedgemoor District Council are continually investing in measures to maintain safety. Recently, new self-closing gates have been installed at two of the play areas, one
Every day we hear stories of people doing incredible things for each other and their communities. Now it’s time to recognise them for all their hard work. Whether it’s caring for someone in need, being
Somerset children starting secondary school in September will today (1 March) find out which school they will be attending. Parents who have applied for places online will be emailed with their offer of a school
Somerset County Council is joining forces with About Community Engagement (ACE), to see how engagement on transport in rural areas can be improved. The aim is to make it easier for rural communities to talk the
Gold-hearted community heroes from across Somerset have been recognised at the latest Somerset County Council Chair’s Award for Service to the Community. The awards-giving has been an annual event for many years and this year’s
Join the conversation NHS Somerset is running a public consultation to gather feedback about the future of acute hospital based stroke services in Somerset, from people living in Somerset and people who use Somerset hospitals.
More volunteers are needed to help children in care and act as a significant someone in their lives. For many children in care, everyone who features in their day-to-day lives is part of the care
Energy efficient lighting is playing an important role as Somerset County Council works towards its 2030 carbon neutral target. Work is underway to replace conventional street lighting with LED equipment across key towns. So
The Mendip Hills AONB Service, Somerset Film, and Seed Sedgemoor are working together to create a new community-led photographic exhibition of the spectacular Mendip Hills landscape. The project ‘Moments on Mendip’ will capture and celebrate
The budget for the new Somerset Council was approved today (22 Feb 2023). Councillor Liz Leyshon, Deputy Leader and Executive Lead Member for Finance and Human Resources, said: “This has been the most difficult budget
On Monday 6th March 2023 there will be a meeting of Burnham and Highbridge Town Council at the Old Courthouse on Jaycroft Road, starting at 7 pm. Prior to this there will be a drop
Somerset’s residents have been invited to have their say on proposed school holiday, term and staff training dates for Voluntary Controlled and Community Schools for the next two years. Somerset County Council has published two
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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