Due to a lack of applications for consideration the next planning meeting, due to be held on Wednesday 7th September, has now been cancelled. The next scheduled planning meeting is on Wednesday 28th September.
A climate-friendly, solar-powered duck food dispenser is set to be a ducks’ delight in Apex Park in Highbridge and is being installed today. Sedgemoor District Council are working with The Feed Ducks Initiative to provide
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
Please be advised that the Planning Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday the 9th of March has been cancelled due to a lack of business requiring council decision-making. The next meeting of the Planning Committee will
Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their good works in Burnham and Highbridge? We have lots of incredible people living in our towns who tirelessly support our residents and our communities – this
If so, you might be eligible to apply for a grant from the town council. The deadline for applications is 3rd September 2021. It has been a challenging year and we know that the work of
Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) has published its annual report for 2020-21. The report covers the SRA’s achievements over the past 12 months and also outlines progress on some bigger themes and projects since the devastating
Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) has reluctantly decided to suspend garden waste collections for six weeks from Monday 2 August. SWP Briefing July 2021 Garden Waste
If so, you might be eligible to apply for a grant from the town council. The deadline for applications is 3rd September 2021. It has been a challenging year and we know that the work of
The Secretary of State for Local Government has taken the decision that there will be a single unitary council in Somerset, which follows the plan set out in the One Somerset proposal. Subject to parliamentary
Somerset County Council is to work in partnership with bus operators in the county to deliver improved services for all, and local people have a pivotal role to play. Following the Government’s announcement in
The Coronavirus Regulations as they affect local councils come to an end from 7th May, when we are required to return to on-site public meetings. Whilst we are required to follow certain public health precautions,
Feedback from your community will help us to secure funding for a new mental health and wellbeing serviceI am writing to tell you about an exciting new project that we are about to embark on
This update is provided by the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement Board and is designed to provide a weekly update on the current Covid-19 situation in Somerset. Over-arching message: As Government announced that Somerset will be placed
Town Council Christmas lights & location of town trees. 2020 is the first year of a new Christmas lights contract managed by the town council to provide lights in both Burnham and Highbridge. The council
Somerset’s Rights of Way volunteer community is back active and working with a few adjustments as lockdown continues to ease – and there are plenty of opportunities available to be part of it. Somerset County
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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