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
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
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council are pleased to announce the launch of its Hanging Basket Sponsorship Program, providing local businesses, organisations and residents with a unique opportunity to contribute to the beautification of our town.
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
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council are pleased to announce the launch of its Hanging Basket Sponsorship Program, providing local businesses, organisations and residents with a unique opportunity to contribute to the beautification of our town.
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
SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) is currently active across Somerset due to the cold weather and will be in place until Monday (17.03.25) when it will be reviewed. Suitable accommodation may be available for rough sleepers
As you are likely to already be aware, the Environment Agency (EA) are working with Somerset Council to deliver one of the biggest flood defences in England – the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier (BTB) Scheme. The
Recycling Sites will move to their summer opening hours from Tuesday 1 April. All sites will remain open from 9am to 4pm on weekends. Midweek, sites will be open from 9am to 6pm. Opening days
Somerset Council is inviting offers for a range of beach concessions covering Burnham-on-Sea, Brean and Berrow beaches, and Apex Park, for forthcoming summer seasons. The Council arranges for various businesses to trade on or near the beach
We are inviting interested parties to submit a tender for the cleaning of the Public Conveniences in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Download the full tender documents by clicking here: Contracts – Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council
The Burnham and Highbridge Community Growing Group met once again on Tuesday 11th February to complete their preparation of flower beds in Marine Cove. The remaining four flower beds were weeded and then covered with membrane.
On Monday 20th January the Town Council agreed a budget of £1,324,115 for the 2025/26 financial year. To set the budget this year, the Council has had to face the impact of significant increases in
You can now recycle your empty toothpaste tubes from the comfort of your home. By simply placing them in your bright blue recycling bag, you can help reduce plastic waste from being thrown in the
To check when Somerset are collecting waste at Christmas time please click here.
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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