Part-time – 22 hours per week Monday – Thursday 7.30am – Midday and Friday 7.30am – 11.30am (some flexibility required for locking up out of hours) Salary: Grade 3, SCP 10 – 13, £27,694 –
During August, Somerset recycling sites will only accept one fridge, freezer or other cooling appliance per household because of a national shortage of specialist reprocessing capacity. Residents are asked to hold off bringing these items
We’ve teamed up with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue to urge everyone to dispose of batteries, vapes and electrical items correctly after a rise in fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in waste collections and
Collections will be a day later during the week beginning Monday 31 August. Usual collection day Revised collection day Monday 31 August Tuesday 1 September Tuesday 1 September Wednesday 2 September Wednesday 2 September Thursday
We’re looking for a motivated and capable individual to support the Town Council as it continues to evolve and expand its service provision. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the delivery of
Somerset residents are encouraged to have their say on potential changes to the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme for working age adults on low incomes. In December 2025, the Council agreed its CTR scheme for the year 2026/27 for working-age
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council held a successful Dog Fouling Awareness session on the Esplanade on 7th July, engaging with dog owners to highlight the importance of responsible pet ownership and keeping public spaces clean.
The Assets & Amenities Committee meeting, due to be held on 7th July 2026, has been cancelled, however the Planning Committee meeting preceding it will continue as normal at 6.15pm.
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council would like to extend its sincere thanks to all the volunteers who took part in the community litter pick held in Burnham-on-Sea on Friday 19th June. The volunteers generously gave
Residents, businesses and community organisations across Somerset are being invited to share their views as Somerset Council launches an early-stage consultation on its budget for 2027/28. The Summer Budget Consultation is the first step in
Despite the intense heat, they turned out to help us finish planting and weeding the Esplanade beds, keeping them looking pristine, well done all involved!
Burnham & Highbridge Town Council are very grateful to the following sponsors of their hanging baskets:
You can buy tickets for the theatre from the Box Office or direct from the Town Council as below:
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is pleased to confirm that construction of the new vehicular access entrance to the Town Council offices on Mendip Way has now been successfully completed. The new entrance will officially
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is delighted to host a free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing at The Princess Theatre & Arts Centre, Princess Street, Burnham-on-Sea on Monday 6th July at 6.30pm. Following
As part of the Local Council Clerk Week, Burnham & Highbridge Mayor Cllr Facey offered his thanks to the Town Clerk and Deputy Clerk in recognition of their hard work for our Towns. Photo: ©
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council are organising a community litter pick across both towns on Friday 19th June 2026 from 10am to 12pm. We are seeking volunteers to join us to help maintain the cleanliness of
We are pleased to announce that at the Annual Town Council Meeting Cllr Mike Facey was voted in as Mayor and Cllr Paul Wynn as Deputy Mayor for the coming civic year.
Thursday 7th May 2026 in the Baptist Church Hall, College Street. Your chance to meet and ask questions of your councillors.
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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