Residents across Somerset have had fire safety tags added to their recycling bright blue bags. Somerset Council and its collections contractor, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, have used the tags to warn residents about the
Power cut safety advice If you are affected by a power cut, it is the Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DNO) who is responsible for maintaining physical electricity supplies to your home or business. You can
Fireworks night is just around the corner and Somerset Council is reminding everyone, to stay safe, reduce waste and follow the advice of the fire service. Fireworks night is a fun time of year, with
Our next drop-in session to give you the opportunity to speak to your local Councillor will be this Thursday, 26th October from 10.00 am to Midday in Burnham-on-Sea Library.
2nd October 2023 at 6pm at the BAY Centre Present: Town Councillor Sharon Perry (SP)Chris Hall (CH) – Executive Director, Community Services, SomersetCouncilJonathan Eamer (JE) – Neighbourhood Police Sergeant, Somerset andAvon ConstabularyTown Clerk and Deputy
Network Rail will be starting work in Highbridge to carry out drainage and fencing renewal and refurbishment, helping to maintain a safe and reliable railway. They will be working daytime so the teams can work
Somerset Council is asking everyone to reduce waste this Halloween and stay-single use free during fright-night. The beginning of October saw a ban on the sale of many single-use plastic items come into force, including
Due to unforeseen circumstances tonight’s Planning Committee Meeting has had to be postponed. This meeting will now take place next Tuesday, 3rd October. It will be here at The Old Courthouse on Jaycroft Road and
Somerset Council is launching its ‘Recycling Week’ with a celebration as their latest recycling tracker shows the county’s recycling rate reaching new heights. The tracker shows the Somerset’s recycling rate reaching its highest ever
Somerset Council and its collections contractor SUEZ Recycling and Recovery are proud to be supporting this weekend’s Taunton Pride event. Between them they will be helping to keep the event site clean and tidy by
Residents of Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea are invited to come along to the Morland Hub on Pearce Drive on Wednesday 13th September for a councillor drop-in session. Councillors will be available for a chat and the
Members of the Council’s Bus Group, met with representatives from both First Bus South and GWR, at The Old Courthouse on Jaycroft Road on Tuesday 5th September 2023. The Bus Group includes Residents of Burnham
One day only: see behind the scenes at a recycling facility A rare opportunity to see behind the scenes at a Somerset recycling facility is being offered next month. SUEZ recycling and recovery
Somerset Council has to review its Gambling Policy every three years. The Policy document sets out our approach to the Council’s licensing functions in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005. The policy will ensure: •
A new series of online relationship, health and wellbeing resources worth £100 per person have been launched in Somerset. The learning resources are available to all Somerset residents, and span topics such as pregnancy, labour
We can confirm that strike action by Somerset waste collection crews has been suspended for two weeks pending a union ballot. Talks today between the Unite union and SUEZ recycling and recovery UK – the
Somerset Council is backing the movement to go single-use plastic free and asking residents to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Last year Somerset households recycled close to 6,500 tonnes of plastic, which
Armed Forces Day will be marked in Burnham-On-Sea with a traditional parade through the town centre in July. Burnham and Highbridge Town Council is working with Burnham’s branch of the Royal British Legion to hold
Burnham on Sea and Highbridge Town Council will be holding the next Town Council meeting on Tuesday 27th June at the Morland Hub in Highbridge. Doors will be open at 6.45pm and the meeting will start
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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