In Defra’s recently published league tables, Somerset’s 2021-2022 recycling rate of 56.2% ranks it 28 out of 228 local authorities – putting it in the top 15%. In 2020-21 Somerset ranked 59 out of 228,
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
A small Somerset town has brought in more than £1.4m in unclaimed benefits and has seen its community care workforce expand from just 3 to 35 since its homegrown care scheme was established in 2018.
The Annual Towns Meeting will be held on Tuesday 18th April at the Morland Hub on Pearce Drive in Highbridge. The doors will open at 6.45 pm ready for a 7 pm start. All residents
Safer communities for all A “Police and Crime Plan ” is the blueprint for local policing . It outlines specific areas of focus for improvement by the Chief Constable, their officers and staff during the
Do You Need more Volunteers? We all know what a difference volunteers make to our community and the importance they play in the smooth running of most groups within Burnham, Highbridge and the surrounding villages.
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
Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) position Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council has a full time (37 hours) vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated Responsible Financial Officer. This is achallenging but rewarding role managing the Council’s financial
A new approach to domestic abuse services in Somerset aims to break the cycle of abuse, reduce repeat offending and offer stronger support for victims and families. Somerset County Council’s domestic abuse service – Somerset
Every year the Town Council seeks nominations from members of the public for individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to the community, made a significant contribution to public life in Burnham or Highbridge and have
We are looking for volunteers to make bunting for Burnham-on Sea and Highbridge’s Coronation celebrations. We are asking you to make 3m lengths of red, white and blue bunting from fabric that you might otherwise
Residents and visitors to Burnham-on-Sea are being asked for the ideas, suggestions and comments on how the High Street could be improved. Within the Princess, the Library and the Tourist Information there are opinion boards
It will be business as usual for waste services when the new Somerset Council comes into effect next month. From the start of April, the new council takes on responsibility for all the county’s waste
All of Somerset’s 16 recycling sites switch to their summer timetables from the start of April. When open weekdays, they will continue to start at 9am but close an hour later, at 6pm. The year-round
Residents and visitors to Burnham-on-Sea will be pleased to hear that the Public Conveniences at Crosses Penn and Oxford Street will be refurbished over the next couple of months. The current facilities are both of
Somerset County Council has launched a survey to capture the views of young people across the county on the future of transport. The survey was complied with the help of the Somerset Youth Parliament and
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
Twenty-six rural village and community halls received between them £500,000 as a legacy from Sedgemoor District Council. A commemorative plaque was handed over to the representatives of the each of the halls on Thursday afternoon,
On Friday 10th March, Cllr Lesley Millard, Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, held a Fundraising Gala Dinner at The Batch Country House to raise money for her chosen charity this year, Somewhere House Somerset. “I
New Seed Diary Dates Axbridge | Discoverie of Somersaete Herstory – Creative Writing 17 Mar 1-3pm Axbridge Town HallAxbridge | Discoverie of Somersaete Herstory – Harmony Singing 24 Mar 1-3pm Axbridge Town HallCheddar | Folk
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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