Somerset’s Director of Public Health has urged people to be ‘cautious and sensible’ after the government’s roadmap out of lockdown has been revealed. Trudi Grant has warned that if people act irresponsibly, the risk of
The RNLI is looking for lifeguards to spend a season working on Berrow and Burnham-on-Sea beaches, as applications open for 2021. Recruitment for this season’s team of RNLI beach lifesavers has opened, ready for the
District Council Leaders encourage residents to take once-in-a-generation chance to transform lives across Somerset Somerset’s district councils have welcomed the launch of a public consultation on the Stronger Somerset plan to deliver better jobs, affordable
The government’s roadmap, which has been published in full on their website, outlines four steps for easing restrictions. MPs will vote on it in late March. All the changes will apply across England with no
Five things I’ve learnt offering bereavement support Bereavement Support Champion, Andrew Wilcox has been supporting bereaved people across Somerset for years. Here he shares some reflections and lessons he’s learnt along the way: Grieving There
CCS has launched a New Chat to Connect service for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable adults in Somerset. If you are on the CEV list in Somerset and want to meet new people in a similar position
Westfield Road Cemetery, Burnham-on-Sea is now fully re-opened to visitors following the removal of the fallen trees. Work took place last week and was completed at the weekend which saw the removal of three trees
Seed is working on a new project to directly assist people in Sedgemoor experiencing loneliness and social isolation as a result of the restrictions in place to reduce the spread of Covid19 We are particularly
Nearly all Somerset recycling stays in the UK, latest Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) figures show. Some 98% of the 103,000 tonnes collected kerbside or at recycling sites in the past eight months stayed in the
Working together to deliver a successful Census 2021 The Office for National Statistics – which runs Census 2021 – is working with Sedgemoor District Council to deliver a successful census and help local services to
Avon and Somerset Police launch new Crime Prevention Through Sport fund in partnership with Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP) and The West of England Sport Trust (Wesport). The Crime Prevention Through Sport Fund aims
Sedgemoor District Council are reminding residents that in line with Government advice, our ballcourts and outdoor gyms are closed to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus. Several people have been using them and the Police
Public warned over COVID-19 vaccine scams Following an increasing number of reports around scams asking people to wrongly pay for COVID-19 vaccinations, Avon and Somerset Police are reminding people to be wary and to report
COVID continues to put pressure on recycling and rubbish collections. We and our contractors are doing everything we can to keep disruption to a minimum while keeping staff and public safe. We continue to take
With Covid restrictions ongoing, The Princess is taking new approaches to the services it offers for when it reopens. For the last 10 years The Princess Theatre has enjoyed a fruitful and rewarding relationship as
Business Christmas window competition 2020 The town council sponsored Christmas window competition for small high street businesses has been judged and the well-deserved winners announced. Cllr Dawn Carey, one of the judges, said, “Businesses have
As reported on local media, some questions and comments have recently been raised with the town council about the new seafront play area. Residents were welcomed to speak at a meeting of the Town Improvements
Somerset County Council has allocated a further £427,000 of funding to help schools provide families with food support during this lockdown. During term time, the Department for Education (DfE) has asked schools to provide meal
Taunton racecourse is set to open its doors on Monday 18 January as a new large vaccination centre for Somerset, part of a wave of ‘large’ vaccination centres opening across the country. The large vaccination
The recent closure of schools has led teachers and parents in to a new world of home-schooling. Teachers have had to adapt and become television presenters, and parents have had to become teachers. Now more
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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