The town centre switch-on events usually held each Christmas in Burnham & Highbridge will be changed this year to a joint towns virtual event streamed over social media. It is planned that the new event
Do you have a few hours a week free to support a person living with sight loss in your community? We are urgently seeking volunteers for our Volunteer Visiting Service to offer companionship and support.
Sedgemoor residents are reminded that there is still a couple of weeks to go in which they can have their say on how Sedgemoor District Council should spend its proportion of the Council Tax in its
Burnham on Sea’s lower lighthouse is getting a makeover. The work is expected to take approximately two weeks, depending on weather and tides and is scheduled to start next week (11th October). The lighthouse is
Draft plans have now been drawn up on how Somerset will tackle the changing climate in a brand-new Climate Emergency Strategy, developed by the five councils in Somerset. Earlier this year people in Somerset were
Two children’s play areas – one at Burnham-on-Sea and one in Bridgwater – will be getting a make-over as Sedgemoor District Council makes further investments into its parks and play areas at Crosses Penn and
The Green Homes Grant scheme has opened for Sedgemoor residents to apply for vouchers worth thousands of pounds to make their homes more energy efficient. Any Sedgemoor homeowner or landlord can apply for vouchers for
Please find attached a guide which may be helpful for those who help the vulnerable in your communities. https://burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Protection_from_scams_guide.pdf On the 21st of September – World Alzheimer’s Day – Lloyds Bank launched a new guide
Somerset Libraries are kicking off National Libraries Week with an innovative new scheme. From Monday 5 October iPads will be available to job seekers looking for an extra bit of help in their quest for
This year the Britain in Bloom and Burnham & Highbridge in Bloom competition did not operate due to the coronavirus outbreak. With the effort that has been undertaken by people in their gardens the Town
It is expected that local government in Somerset will undergo significant changes during the next couple of years under a process known as local government reorganisation (LGR). For some time, politicians and leadership teams have
Every one of Somerset’s 16 recycling sites will go over to their winter timetables from Thursday 1 October, with weekday opening hours of 9am to 5pm while weekends remain 9am to 4pm. Summer hours –
‘Only book a Coronavirus test if you have symptoms’, says Chair of Somerset’s Local Coronavirus Engagement Board as demand for tests surge nationally. Local Coronavirus testing sites are up and running across Somerset, but demand
Sedgemoor District Council is aware of a colony of masonry bees in the sandpit at Apex Park. The area will be cordoned off as a precaution. The advice is to leave them alone; they do
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges everyone to remain vigilant and continue following government guidance after Somerset sees an increase in Coronavirus cases. This comes after the Government announced earlier this week new rules around
A new programme to help the men of Sedgemoor reskill, retrain or find help and advice about finding jobs or advice about employment has been launched in Sedgemoor. It follows the highly effective model –
Do you have thoughts on your local police service? Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens wants to hear your views about police and crime services in your community. Across Avon and
Sedgemoor District Council are currently undertaking Budget Consultation and this will finish on 28th October. This year the survey is only available online. The survey can be found on the front page of our website
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is pleased to announce that the Local History quiz organised by Rod Winfield and supported by the town council has been won by Mrs Shirley Young of Burnham-on-Sea. Our congratulations
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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