Today the NHS in Somerset, is launching a public consultation on the future of acute hospital-based stroke services in Somerset. The consultation which runs from Monday 30 January 2023 for 12 weeks until midnight on
Civic awards are presented to residents of Burnham and Highbridge who, through their outstanding service to the community, have made real and positive differences to life in our two towns. This year the ceremony will
The Prince of Wales Award is for Organisations and Initiatives run by the Community for the Community, and is Supported by The Duchy of Cornwall with the Royal Bath and West of England Society. The
Business mentors needed to help Somerset thrive An ambitious mentoring programme is being launched to make the expertise of the county’s most knowledgeable business-people available to businesses across Somerset. Twenty mentors are being recruited to
Last year the Town Council and regional arts group Seed worked on a joint project to commission a piece of new artwork for the town’s seawall. Svetlana Kondakova’s mosaic murals portraying views of Bridgwater Bay
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
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council expressed disappointment on learningthe news that the Mendip District Council and Sedgemoor District Council jointlevelling up bid had been unsuccessful. Cllr Lesley Millard, Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge said “Although
Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) Salary range NJC SCP 30 – 34 from £36,298 – £40,478 (salary depending on qualifications and experience) plus Local Government Pension Scheme Membership Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council has a full
An expert team from the Local Government Association (LGA) has commended work to create a new unitary council on 1 April this year. The new Somerset Council will replace Somerset County Council and the four
Research commissioned by the Rural Services Network last year shows rural areas are suffering more acutely from the rise in the cost of living compared to urban areas. You are being invited to complete a
Cllr Lesley Millard, the Town Mayor, has today opened up the nomination period for receipt of nominations for this year’s Civic Awards. Civic awards are presented to residents of Burnham and Highbridge who, through their
Somerset County Council have asked the people of Somerset to have their say on the proposed admissions criteria changes for Somerset schools, including some academies, for 2024/25 and now are the last few days
The ‘My Time to Care’ campaign was shot entirely in Somerset and stars local carers in six new videos being launched today (Monday, January 16). Somerset County Council has joined forces with the NHS and
The Environment Agency and the local authorities in Somerset have declared a major incident because of flood risk in the county. Enhanced pumping began on Tuesday evening (17 January) at Northmoor to reduce the amount
On Friday, 3rd February and Monday, 6th February, there will be some maintenance works taking place at Apex Park in preparation for a new net to be installed in the lake. The net separates the
On Monday 16th January the Town Council agreed a budget of £850,515 for the 2023/24 financial year. It has been a difficult budget round. Along with everyone else, this council has had to face the
On behalf of Somerset County Council and the Environment Agency Somerset County Council has taken action to close the A361 across the Somerset Levels this morning, Friday 13 January, following warnings from the Environment
The first phase of a major project to improve the busy Dunball roundabout linking Bridgwater and Junction 23 of the M5 starts early next year. Somerset County Council is with its partner, infrastructure group Balfour
The A361 across the Somerset Levels has been reopened this evening (11 January) following effective action by the Environment Agency (EA) to reduce water levels. The EA advised Somerset County Council yesterday that there was
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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