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
Industrial action by members of the Unite union is due to start on Wednesday 12 July, striking on Wednesday, Thursday Friday, each week for the four weeks from Wednesday 12 July to Friday 4 August.
Somerset Council’s waste services are preparing for planned industrial action by some of the county’s waste collection crews. The council was informed this week that members of the Unite union intend to start industrial action
Stamp out recycling fire starters Residents are being urged to help end a surge in dangerous fires caused by poorly sorted recycling and rubbish. Fire services have joined Somerset Council and its collections
Somerset Council is reminding residents that with the late spring bank holiday around the corner there will be a change to household waste collection days. Crews will be collecting all waste a day later
Are you ready for the weather? Thinking ahead and preparing for what the weather may bring can make a real difference. There are some simple steps you can take to stay safe and healthy at
Somerset’s Fixy initiative celebrates its first birthday this month, having started the repair and reuse conversation with nearly 3,000 people since its launch last May. The celebrations coincide with this year’s, ‘The Big Fix’, a
New figures released on Somerset Day show that nine out of ten households in the county are now recycling. Looking at a representative sample of more than 3,000 homes in March this year, 91%
What’s changing and why? New regulations will soon require all businesses, healthcare establishments and academic institutions to separate the following recyclable materials from their general waste. -Glass such as drinks bottles and rinsed empty food
The long Easter weekend is fast approaching and this will bring a change to waste collections. Collections will now be: Along with changes to collections, Somerset Council are asking residents to be “good eggs” this
Do you want to know how your community can adapt to climate change? There is a Climate Adaption Training Event being held at The Princess Theatre in Burnham tomorrow night from 7.30 pm – 9.30
On the menu: Reducing food waste Cutting food waste is one the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint. It makes the most of resources, helps fight climate change and saves money. Somerset’s carbon ‘foodprint’
From April the new Somerset Council will be responsible for all waste services. Somerset’s councils have worked together on waste services for years as SWP, so it will be business as usual apart a few
Energy efficient lighting is playing an important role as Somerset County Council works towards its 2030 carbon neutral target. Work is underway to replace conventional street lighting with LED equipment across key towns. So
The Mendip Hills AONB Service, Somerset Film, and Seed Sedgemoor are working together to create a new community-led photographic exhibition of the spectacular Mendip Hills landscape. The project ‘Moments on Mendip’ will capture and celebrate
Sedgemoor Conservation Volunteers will be making their annual visit to Berrow Dunes Nature Reserve on Sunday, March 5th. They will be tackling a number of different jobs such as sea buckthorn scrub clearance; checking on
Residents across Sedgemoor are invited to join two events to hear from climate resilience experts on how we can prepare for and mitigate against the impacts of flooding in Sedgemoor. One is on-line and one
Guidance to help Somerset businesses recycle more and prepare for changing regulations is now available online.Created by WRAP, the Business of Recycling website also covers how to reduce waste and disposal costs, save energy, and
Somerset is being urged to put its heart into avoiding waste and boosting recycling this Valentine’s Day. Like many key dates in the calendar, February 14 can generate more waste than usual as people hit
The Environment Agency has launched a four-week consultation on a proposed change to discharge sea water and fish at Hinkley Point C nuclear power station near Bridgwater. The proposal is to vary the operational Water
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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