If you are planning to visit your local recycling site, please remember that from Tuesday, 1 October our 16 recycling sites will be changing to autumn/winter opening hours. All sites will remain open on weekends
For the August bulletin please use the link below: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKSC/bulletins/3b05c37?reqfrom=share
Wilder Together, an annual celebration event for anyone in Somerset who has been doing their part for nature in their gardens, local green spaces, and communities, will be taking place this autumn. Hosted by Somerset
SEEN Somerset Environmental and Ecological News Issue 15 – July 2024 Hello SEEN readers Welcome to the July edition of SEEN. Highlights this month are: Root for Somerset. Make your trees count! Rare butterfly seen on Exmoor
People facing domestic abuse are being strongly encouraged to seek support, especially during periods when incidents are anticipated to surge. Research from the National Centre for Domestic Violence reveals that domestic abuse incidents increase by
An enthusiastic and hard-working group of volunteers from t Burnham and Highbridge in Bloom, Growing Group, the Town Rangers and three Councillors met on the Esplanade yesterday (Tuesday 11th June) to complete the planting of
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is launching A Dog Fouling Awareness Campaign to encourage more people to pick up after their dogs. We are eager to highlight that dog fouling is a human problem and
Burnham and Highbridge Growing Group volunteers have started planting the seven flower beds on the esplanade on Tuesday, in time for the holiday season. The volunteers have been working hard over the past few months
Due to increased complaints from residents, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Councils latest campaign to tackle the ever-present issue of dog fouling has been underway with volunteers carrying out surveys in dog fouling hotspot’s within the
This is a notice of an upcoming road closure of HALL TERRACE Friday 5 April. Kier, on behalf of Somerset Council, will be undertaking works to resolve reported safety defects including potholes. The road closure
The upcoming Easter weekend means changes to recycling and rubbish collections across the county. Collections that would usually happen on Good Friday, 29 March, will take place on Saturday, 30 March instead. There are no
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is seeking to recruit a Seasonal Groundsperson to work within their Cemeteries. Please visit our website www.burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk Your Council, Job Vacancies section for the job description, person specification and application
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council hosted their annual spring clean event last Sunday, 17th March. It was great to see people caring about their community enough to volunteer to give up their time to litter
It has been an exceptionally wet autumn and winter in Somerset. Between October and February, catchments such as the Axe and the Brue have seen their wettest period on record, and the whole county has
This Food Waste Action Week, Somerset Council and SUEZ are helping the county’s Local Pantry members go the extra mile to reduce food waste. Fridges set to the correct temperature can help food stay fresh
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is supporting the Great British Spring Clean 2024 on Sunday 17th March 2024 between 1pm and 3pm. We are looking for volunteers and if you would like to take part,
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is launching A Dog Fouling Awareness Campaign to encourage more people to pick up after their dogs. We are eager to highlight that dog fouling is a human problem and
Show your love for the environment and for your Valentine this 14th February. Swapping single use, for home-made can save you money and help keep Somerset green and more sustainable. Somerset Council are promoting simple
Residents in Highbridge are being reminded they may have an extra, one-off Saturday rubbish collection in February. The extra collections for some households will ensure no-one goes more than three weeks between rubbish collections when
The cash and climate benefits of switching to reusable care products will be promoted in Somerset libraries next month. A series of free drop-in events for residents will be held in February for anyone interested
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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