Coronavirus

Residents in Sedgemoor are being warned to be alert, after several people have phoned Sedgemoor District Council to report scams.  The most recent is a survey scambeing promoted and conducted via social media platforms.  The

Extra funding has been made available to support Somerset’s foodbanks which have been playing a vital role throughout the coronavirus pandemic. In order to provide extra support this winter, grants of between £2,000 and £3,000

Crosses Penn Play area has been having a make-over and whilst it may look finished, there is still some work to be done. There needs to be two new pedestrian gates installed, the very important

Public health leaders in Somerset are warning of rising infection rates as they offer advice on staying safe this Christmas. Following this week’s announcement Somerset remains in Tier 2 but seven-day rates in the county

Project Grants – applications are being encouraged from any group or individuals to apply for funding for projects that will assist other members of the community or to learn new skills that will benefit clubs

On Saturday 12th December walkers on the sea front were treated to festive music provided by the Burnham and Highbridge Town Band. The Towns, Mayor Cllr Mike Facey and Deputy Mayor Cllr Andy Hodge visited

A £1million support package is in place to support Somerset families in need with food this winter. Somerset County Council, the District Councils and Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group have been busy working with partners to

Somerset County Council has enlisted the help of former BBC television journalist Clinton Rogers for a new weekly series of informative Covid Catch Up videos. The former BBC Points West correspondent will front the new

Plans are fully underway in Somerset to prepare for a mass Covid-19 vaccination roll out now the Government has authorised the Pfizer vaccination for use across the UK, starting from next week. Somerset County Council

Somerset’s Coronavirus Helpline has received more than 10,000 calls since its launch in April, signposting residents to a huge range of vital support such as emergency food parcels, prescription collections and hospital transport. Set up

Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is pleased to announce the Civic Award recipients for 2020/21. Each year the town council recognises those people who have demonstrated outstanding service to the community, made a significant contribution

Sedgemoor District Council has opened its ‘Additional Restrictions Grants (ARG) Scheme’ to support more of the businesses affected by the latest limitations on trading during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.  The new grant scheme is part

During these uncertain economic times, Step Up Somerset is a one-stop-shop for people and businesses looking for support, advice and information about employment, skills, careers and apprenticeships in the county. The site has resources to

An incredible online art exhibition has been launched by the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre.  The exhibition showcases the amazing work of 12 local artists commissioned by the Princess to create pieces that sum up

The four district councils in Somerset – Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton and South Somerset – have appointed two additional Covid wardens.  They will be on hand across the area to help council staff

New national business grants are being made available to support those affected by the recent lockdown period.   The two, new grants available are the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG (Closed) Addendum) and the Additional Restrictions

As we head into winter, many of us face an expensive – but essential – bill for heating our homes, while hundreds of our older neighbours here in Somerset are forced to choose between heating

Stepping Up Employment Support A co-ordinated network of employment and skills support for individuals, employers and businesses seeking support and information in relation to employment, skills, careers and apprenticeships is being rolled out across Somerset

A brand new walk-through coronavirus testing facility is set to open in Bridgwater this Sunday, as Somerset County Council makes testing more widely available and accessible. Achieved with the co-operation of Bridgwater Town Council, Serco