Polling cards for the forthcoming election for Sedgemoor’s town and parish councils and the new Somerset Council on Thursday, May 5th will be arriving on Sedgemoor doormats over the next few days. Sedgemoor residents are
A new webpage has been set up to provide information and support for Somerset households who have volunteered to sponsor Ukrainian refugees. Somerset County Council is working with Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton and
There will be a forest of fluttering flags being put up from Monday, 28th March across main shopping centres of Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge to brighten up the streets in the ongoing effort to encourage
At the beginning of his 2nd year as Mayor of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge, cllr Mike Facey and the licensee of the Lighthouse Public House Jess Green joined forces in raising money for local
Friday 25 March: Highbridge based monthly jam sessions Blues in the Pews is delighted to welcome special guests Small Days, featuring Natalie Davis and Dave Merrick this Saturday 26 March. Blues in the Pews is a monthly session
Each year the Burnham-on-Sea & District in Bloom committee organise a local floral competition that enhances our area with fabulous floral displays from both private gardens and commercial displays lasting throughout the summer season. It
The Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group have invited Clive Rymer, Community Health and Engagement Officer for the Somerset Wheelchair Service, to start up a Wheelchair Users Engagement Board. The aim of the board is to give
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is once again backing Keep Britain Tidy, in their ‘One Bag. Big Difference’ campaign to clean up the country. Burnham and Highbridge leads the way as Keep Britain Tidy launches
The clock is ticking down on the deadline for candidates to come forward if they want to stand for election in Somerset in May. There are just around five weeks to go before nominations close
With local elections for the new unitary council in Somerset and town and parish councils taking place in May, voters in Sedgemoor are being reminded to make sure they are registered to vote and are
Smart Communities Ltd has a Grant Fund to enable communities that support or directly work to develop food resilience in communities across Somerset. Any Somerset community group, charity, organisation, and agency can apply for a
On Friday 4th March the Mayor of Burnham and Highbridge, Cllr Mike Facey, held a Civic Awards event at The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre. The evening was enjoyed by this year’s civic award winners
Highbridge will be filled with music next Sunday, 13th March. As part of Sedgemoor District Council’s drive to get people back into town and village centres – and funded by the Government Welcome Back Fund
Sedgemoor District Council is considering the disposal of the site of the two former tennis courts at Crosses Penn, Burnham-on-Sea which extends to approximately 1518 m2. It is proposed that the land will be transferred
Town Rangers Chris and Stewart got more than they bargained for when out litter picking alongside Worston Lane. The heroic Rangers were quick to respond and help a distressed resident whose dog, Roxy, was stranded
The toilet block in Apex Park, Highbridge will be closed from Wednesday, March 16th until Friday, March 18th in order that new doors can be fitted. Signage will be put on the block in advance
In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen becomes the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. In June, communities across the nation will celebrate Her Majesty’s seventy years of service, having acceded to the throne
A community hub in Learners with their creations at The Crafty Teacup at Burnham-on-Sea Burnham-on-Sea has undergone a refurbishment, after being awarded thousands of pounds from the Hinkley Point C Community Fund. The Crafty Teacup
Thirty native apple trees have been planted in the Diamond Jubilee Field at Apex Park, Highbridge. They were planted by Friends of Apex Park volunteer Val Morely along with Sedgemoor’s Parks Assistant Lizzie Bull. The
Somerset Art Works calls on artists to register for Somerset Art Weeks Festival, which returns for 2022 with the theme ‘Sanctuary’. With venues hosting group exhibitions, curated shows and events from SAW Members and invited
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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