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VACANCY FOR CARETAKER/CLEANER

Part-time – 22 hours per week Monday – Thursday 7.30am – Midday and Friday 7.30am – 11.30am (some flexibility required for locking up out of hours) Salary: Grade 3, SCP 10 – 13, £27,694 –

Hosepipe Ban Information

Hosepipe Ban

Wessex Water has announced a hosepipe ban after months of unprecedented dry weather, heatwaves and a continued lack of rain forecast, which has led to sustained high demand for water.  They have taken this decision after more than 40 days

Temporary limit on fridge and freezer recycling

During August, Somerset recycling sites will only accept one fridge, freezer or other cooling appliance per household because of a national shortage of specialist reprocessing capacity. Residents are asked to hold off bringing these items

Collection changes for August bank holiday

Collections will be a day later during the week beginning Monday 31 August. Usual collection day Revised collection day Monday 31 August Tuesday 1 September Tuesday 1 September Wednesday 2 September Wednesday 2 September Thursday

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King Charles III England Coast Path

This is an update on the third 80 Miles in Eight Days Challenge Walk taking place on 19th to 26th September. There are still have a small number of tickets available on most of the

Dog Fouling Awareness

Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council held a successful Dog Fouling Awareness session on the Esplanade on 7th July, engaging with dog owners to highlight the importance of responsible pet ownership and keeping public spaces clean.

Poster for Somerset Resilience Day

Somerset Prepared Community Resilience Day 2026

A free resilience and emergency planning event for Parish, Town, City Council and Community Group representatives to be held on Wednesday, October 21 • 9:15 AM – 4 PM at Millfield School The day will

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Little Book of Health & Well-Being

Everyday wellbeing is about how we feel, think and behave. Nobody feels blissfully happy, thinks positive thoughts and behaves sensibly all the time. However, maintaining a healthier lifestyle can make it easier toenjoy everyday life

Fire chiefs issue urgent safety warning

Water Safety Public Safety Advice: If you see someone else in trouble in the water this summer, remember Phone, Float, Throw: If you find yourself in trouble in the water, Float to Live by: Wildfires Public Safety

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A big Thank You to our Growing Group

Despite the intense heat, they turned out to help us finish planting and weeding the Esplanade beds, keeping them looking pristine, well done all involved!

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Access to Banking Services Review: Call for Evidence

The Access to Banking Review wants to gather the best possible up-to-date evidence of the challenges faced by those who need in-person banking services. This evidence will help to establish the impact of changing services,

Independent Visitor

As we head towards summer, it is easy to be drawn into thoughts of lazy holidays and family get-togethers. But you might be looking for something else, a way of giving back to your community

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Grant Application Kings Coronation Form

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. 

Your organisation and contact details

What happens next....
Applications will be considered at the Finance and Resources Committee Meeting on Monday 13th March 2023. You will be notified after this date whether your application has been successful.
Burnham & Highbridge Town Council takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information for the purposes of contacting you about this grant. The Council’s privacy notice can be found here.

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