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
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
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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