Along with our collections contractor SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, we’re reminding everyone about the importance of properly recycling vapes. We’ve noticed more vapes being thrown in bins or mixed with other recyclables, which can
In recognition of Volunteers Week, can we take this opportunity of thanking all the fabulous volunteers in our community – we couldn’t do it without you! Your valuable contribution is greatly appreciated.
On Tuesday 20th May, Burnham and Highbridge Town Council Estates Team, assisted by the Growing Group volunteers, successfully completed the planting of the flower beds at Marine Cove. The carefully selected mix of sustainable plants
Get ready, Highbridge! PewFest is making a grand return on May 17th and 18th, 2025, at St John’s Church. This vibrant festival offers an array of engaging workshops tailored for musicians and singers of all levels, operating on a
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council had a busy day of events on Thursday 8th May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. It all started at 9am with Town Councillors, MP and local residents
Somerset Council launches consultation to gather public input on the future needs of local pharmaceutical services. Click here for the external link to Somerset Council The consultation can be found on the Council’s Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment
VE Day Timetable 9:00 AM Proclamation to be read by the Town Crier at Burnham-on-Sea flagpole Raising of the VE Day 80 flag at Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge flagpoles 9:20 PM Reading of tribute by
Good news for local community groups, charities and organisations – the next round of grant applications will be considered at the Finance & Governance Committee meeting on 9th June. This link will take you to
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council hosted their annual spring clean event last Friday 4th April. It was great to see people caring about their community enough to volunteer to give up their time to litter
The long Easter weekend on 18 to 21 April means your recycling and rubbish collections will be a day later. There won’t be collections on Friday 18 April or Monday 21 April. If you usually
Pringles has changed the packing for its iconic tube, and we can now collect them for recycling rather than condemning them to the rubbish bin. The old metal bases have been replaced with paper, making
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is supporting the Great British Spring Clean 2025 on Friday 4th April between 2pm and 3:30pm. We are looking for volunteers and if you would like to take part, please
On 21st March 2025, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) will celebrate 25 years of their life-saving service to the community. During that time, DSAA has innovated and transformed into one of the most advanced
SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) is currently active across Somerset due to the cold weather and will be in place until Monday (17.03.25) when it will be reviewed. Suitable accommodation may be available for rough sleepers
The Fire Service are now more than halfway through their consultation, Right Response, which considers how they respond to automatic fire alarms. People can let them know what they think about the proposed changes by
Urgent Road Closure: – ttro203920N- WW – Ham Lane, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent) road closure at Ham Lane, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge which will commence on 10th
Recycling Sites will move to their summer opening hours from Tuesday 1 April. All sites will remain open from 9am to 4pm on weekends. Midweek, sites will be open from 9am to 6pm. Opening days
Burnham-on-sea Social Third Tuesday of each month 10:30am -12:00pm The Waffle Hub, The Methodist Church, College Street, Burnham on Sea, TA8 1AS Zoom Quiz Every Thursday 3:30pm Ask office to send Zoom link Somerset Sight’s
Somerset Council is inviting offers for a range of beach concessions covering Burnham-on-Sea, Brean and Berrow beaches, and Apex Park, for forthcoming summer seasons. The Council arranges for various businesses to trade on or near the beach
Find out more about plans to improve the busy A38 route in Somerset Somerset Council is launching an online engagement on proposals to make improvements on one of its key transport arteries. The Council is
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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