This is to inform you that Somerset’s Severe Weather Emergency Provision is ACTIVE in some areas of Somerset. This provision will be reviewed daily and if anything changes, we will keep you informed. Please
Recycling stats in Somerset show a rise in cardboard collected at the kerbside every January – and the mountain keeps growing. Somerset Council is asking residents if they can think outside the box and cut
This is to inform you that Somerset’s Severe Weather Emergency Provision is ACTIVE in some areas of Somerset. This provision will be reviewed daily and if anything changes, we will keep you informed. Please
Recycling and rubbish collection days will be changing for more than 120,000 homes in Somerset in February next year. The changes come as new collection routes are introduced by Somerset Council’s contractor, SUEZ recycling and
Following the widespread effects of Storm Ciarán both on the coast and inland, the Environment Agency would like to stress the importance of reporting flooding. If your home or business has flooded, please make sure
Radioactivity in Food and the Environment (RIFE) improves our understanding of the impact of radioactivity on the environment. It provides an in-depth assessment of radioactivity in food and the environment in the UK and the
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
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
How to report We are encouraging people to get in touch if they’ve been affected – anyone who has experienced property flooding can report it online at: https://swim.geowessex.com/somerset/ We would be grateful if parishes could
There is information available on Somerset Council’s website about flooding in our area: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/beaches-ports-and-flooding/flooding-information-and-advice/
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
The deadline for applying for this match funded grant is 5pm on 15th September 2023 ! Are you a business owner in Burnham on Sea or in Highbridge? Would you like to make the outside
Plans for the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival are moving at a pace and there are currently 57 walks, events and celebrations live on the website. Walking Festival Update Eight Early Bird Tickets for the
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
Got items that need repairing? Toss it? No way! Burnham and Highbridge Repair Cafe is organising the first Repair Café in Burnham on Sea at the Waffle Hub, Methodist Church, College Street on Thurs 7th
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.
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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