Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council will be holding an Extraordinary Planning Committee Meeting at 6.30pm on 12th November 2025 at The Old Courthouse on Jaycroft Road. The agenda for the meeting can be found on
To go to Somerset Council’s website to give your views on their proposed new policy click here.
Burnham’s spectacular fireworks display returns to the seafront on Sunday 2nd November 2025. The display will be fired by Skyburst, the winners of The British Firework Championships 2023, to a musical accompaniment from the Esplanade
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is organising this year’s Remembrance Parade on Sunday 9th November, with the help of the Royal British Legion. As in previous years, organisations will meet at 10.15am in the car
We are experiencing some problems with our telephone system. Please be patient as we try to restore it. Your calls are very important to us.
A range of support is available to help Somerset residents struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis this winter.Somerset Council is again distributing funds from the Household Support Fund in partnership with local charities and community
As part of the 2025 Carnival Weekend, Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council is delighted to once again bring a Grand Firework Display to the town Esplanade. The display will be fired by Skyburst, the winners
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council will be holding an Extraordinary Planning Committee Meeting at 6.30pm on 21st October 2025 at The Old Courthouse on Jaycroft Road. The agenda for the meeting can be found on
This autumn, Fixy will be on the road and heading to events across Somerset. Fixy accepts items including laptops, tablets, mobile phones and smart phones, smart watches, digital cameras, game consoles and accessories, hard drives,
As part of the 2025 Carnival Weekend, Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council is delighted to once again bring a Grand Firework Display to the town Esplanade. The display will be fired by Skyburst, the winners
Public consultation launched to help shape future children’s services and keep families safely together in Somerset Parents, children, professionals, and the wider public are invited to have their say and help shape the future of
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
Tuesday 30th September – Saturday 4th October (10am-3pm daily) Deputy Mayor, Councillor Paul Wynn, opened the Burnham in Cloth, Paper & Stitch exhibition on Tuesday 30th September. Hosted by the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre
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
Digital Slinky Transport is now being rolled out to Sedgemoor (covering Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and nearby villages) from 18 August, funded through the Government’s Bus Service Improvement grant. Taunton and Wellington will follow in September, with
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
It has come to our attention that incorrect information has been circulated regarding the participation of biker groups in this year’s Remembrance Parade. We wish to clarify that no biker groups are able to participate
This is your final reminder that the deadline for grant applications is 26th September at 5pm. To apply for a grant please read our grants policy first Grants Policy 2025 and then download and complete an application
On 4th September 2025, Town Councillors met with representatives from the local police force to address growing concerns around anti-social behaviour, theft, vandalism and unauthorised traveller encampments in the area. The meeting, held at the
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.
We use cookies to help make this site better. Read more about our cookie policy.