Somerset Council is reminding eligible residents to get their flu vaccination if they haven’t already. The best time to get a flu jab is in the autumn or early winter, before flu starts circulating widely.
Supporting Domestic Abuse Victims and Improving Assistance in Somerset Somerset Council has launched a comprehensive Domestic Abuse Toolkit for Solicitors, providing free guidance and training to help legal professionals support clients affected by domestic abuse.
What’s happening? Currently, housing management and repairs services are split, with around 6,000 homes managed directly through an in-house team of staff at Somerset Council and around 4,000 homes managed by Homes in Somerset. Homes
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council are pleased to announce that the public conveniences at Apex Park, Highbridge, are set to undergo a much-needed refurbishment starting the week commencing 6th October 2025, with works expected to
NHS Somerset is hosting events over the summer and autumn as part of the ‘Big Conversation,’ providing opportunities for the community to share their views on future healthcare services. For further details https://nhssomerset.nhs.uk/big-conversation-2025/ NHS Somerset
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council are aware of residents’ concerns regarding the consultation on proposed bed closures at community hospitals in Somerset. The Town Council wrote to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to ask for assurances
Landline phones are switching to digital, which could stop telecare alarms working. This means that all landline providers need to know which of their customers use telecare, so they can keep them safe. The switchover
Somerset Council launches consultation to gather public input on the future needs of local pharmaceutical services. Click here for the external link to Somerset Council The consultation can be found on the Council’s Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment
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
Somerset Council – all areas This provision is active now until Monday (03.03.25) when it will be reviewed. This means that additional resources are available to support people sleeping rough and accommodation may be available. To
Somerset Council is holding a series of free, online webinars to help individuals plan care and support needs for themselves or those they care for. These informative sessions aim to provide valuable insights and practical
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
Due to continuing severe weather in all areas of Somerset, Somerset Council are extending the Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP). This will be in place until the morning of Friday (10/01/25) when it will be
Following on from the Mayor’s Fabulous Fundraiser for the RNLI, over £660 has been presented in a ceremony at RNLI Lifeboats at Burnham-on-Sea. Cllr Perry said: “I am delighted that the Mayor’s charity event raised
Somerset households struggling to pay their bills and keep warm during the colder months could be eligible for help with everyday essentials, such as food, water and energy costs. Somerset Council’s ‘Help Through Winter’ campaign
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 contact your local DNO
We are pleased to invite you to Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service’s special Winter Safety online event hosted by firefighter Steve Fisher. This session will be packed with practical tips to help keep
People living in Somerset are being reminded they have access to a demand responsive transport service known as Slinky. Demand responsive transport is a bookable, flexible service which residents can use if there is no
Discovering you are losing your sight can be a devastating blow.It can be a disorientating, scary and lonely time. The aim of Somerset Sight is to provide services, training and leisure activities that will help
A new Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) has been installed outside the YMCA in Highbridge, after a resident raised concerns regarding the lack of access to this vital equipment. The lifesaving equipment was purchased by Burnham-on-Sea
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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