Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council are aware of residents’ concerns regarding the consultation on proposed bed closures at community hospitals in Somerset. The Town Council wrote to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to ask for assurances
On Friday 15th August, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council joined the nation in marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, honouring the end of World War II and paying tribute to those who served and
Community groups in Somerset can apply for grants of £5,000 to £10,000 to support innovative waste reduction and reuse projects Funding is available for innovative community projects in Somerset which are tackling waste. The second
The next Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service- Community Conversations event will be on 10 September 2025 at 12:00pm and the topic will be focused on road safety. Join through the link on their
Collections will be a day later during the week beginning Monday 25 August.
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day on Friday 15th August 2025, with a ceremony to honour the end of World War II and pay tribute to those who
The Town Council has a budget available for grants for 2025/26 which will be distributed to community groups, charities and local organisations. The next round of grant applications will be discussed at the Finance &
On 16th July, Councillor Facey, Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, attended a Community Breakfast at The King Alfred School in Highbridge. During the event, two informative and helpful talks were delivered regarding the local Food
Somerset Council invites public feedback on 20-year plan to create a greener, better-connected transport network in Somerset. Somerset Council has published a new Local Transport Plan for the county which aims to create a fairer,
On Wednesday 9th July, Councillor Facey, Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge and his Consort were delighted to visit Monarchs Gymnastics Club in Highbridge to celebrate the positive impact of recent grant funding. The £500 grant
At a formal dinner held at Brean Country Club on Thursday 26th June, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge bid farewell to their friends from the Fritzlar Twinning Group. Councillor Facey, Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge presented a
A large Robinia tree in Highbridge Cemetery is to be felled next week due to severe internal decay and instability. After consultation with a certified arboriculturist, it has been determined that there is a significant
At last night’s Town Council meeting the Mayor’s Cadet badge was presented to Able Cadet Felicity Kirkby who had been nominated by her Commanding Officer due to her outstanding performance and being a worthy Ambassador
Somerset Council is implementing changes for reporting to the highways service. Fix My Street will no longer be an access point for reporting issues. Instead, the preferred method is to use Somerset Council’s on line
The Household Support Fund has been extended until March 2026, providing £6.74 million from the UK government to assist families, older resident, and those facing financial hardship. Funds are allocated for food vouchers, community hubs,
Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) has published its annual report for 2024-25. You can read the whole report online at SRA Annual Report 2024-25 – Somerset Rivers Authority
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is inviting applications for the Café/Bar Concession at The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre, Princess Street, Burnham-on-Sea. The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre offers arts and entertainment with a regular
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council has recently acquired two new vehicles to support the Estates Team in delivering essential services. These vehicles will enhance the team’s efficiency in carrying out their daily responsibilities, following the
Landline phones are switching to digital, which could stop telecare alarms working. This means that all landline providers need to know which of their customers use telecare, so they can keep them safe. The switchover
Our role The Environment Agency is the independent environmental regulator for the nuclear industry in England. We make sure that nuclear power stations and radioactive waste disposal sites meet our high standards of environmental protection
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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