Somerset County Council has enlisted the help of former BBC television journalist Clinton Rogers for a new weekly series of informative Covid Catch Up videos. The former BBC Points West correspondent will front the new
Plans are fully underway in Somerset to prepare for a mass Covid-19 vaccination roll out now the Government has authorised the Pfizer vaccination for use across the UK, starting from next week. Somerset County Council
Somerset’s Coronavirus Helpline has received more than 10,000 calls since its launch in April, signposting residents to a huge range of vital support such as emergency food parcels, prescription collections and hospital transport. Set up
A new service, launching this week, aims to make it easier for people with disabilities in Somerset to make their voices heard. The Somerset Disability Engagement Service, run by AJM Healthcare, will work with Somerset
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is pleased to announce the Civic Award recipients for 2020/21. Each year the town council recognises those people who have demonstrated outstanding service to the community, made a significant contribution
To see last weeks footfall data from Burnham-on-Sea, please click on the link below. Weekly Footfall Burnham-on-Sea Wk48Yr2020
From 1st December 2020 Citizens Advice Sedgemoor will have a new free local Adviceline number. The new number will be 0808 2787842 and replaces our existing local number 03444 889623. The existing numbers will continue
An incredible £4 million* has been awarded to local initiatives in Somerset since the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Community Fund was launched in 2017. Val Bishop, Programmes Director at Somerset Community Foundation (SCF), who administer
Improvements to pedestrian safety around Churchfield School in Highbridge are planned to start today. Somerset County Council is improving the footpath from Burnham Road, adding built out kerb lines to improve visibility and a new
This update is provided by the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement Board and is designed to provide a weekly update on the current Covid-19 situation in Somerset. Over-arching message: As Government announced that Somerset will be placed
Eagle-eyed residents in Burnham on Sea may have noticed a Hawthorn hedge being planted at Marine Cove Gardens in recent days. Sedgemoor District Council’s Parks Team are hoping to recreate a soft boundary to the
More Somerset residents would back Stronger Somerset as the right solution for a better future than Somerset County Council’s vision for a single council according to the early results from an independent poll. Ipsos Mori,
Somerset’s Local Authorities are raising awareness of the new opportunities emerging for local companies to export goods and services. The South West is one of three areas chosen in the UK to benefit from the
To see last weeks footfall data from Burnham-on-Sea. Please click on the link below: Weekly Footfall Burnham-on-Sea Wk47Yr2020
Sedgemoor District Council has opened its ‘Additional Restrictions Grants (ARG) Scheme’ to support more of the businesses affected by the latest limitations on trading during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The new grant scheme is part
The Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Christmas lights switch-on event will take place as live on the town council website at 7pm tomorrow! Christmas is the time of year we like to come together to celebrate, with
Town Council Christmas lights & location of town trees. 2020 is the first year of a new Christmas lights contract managed by the town council to provide lights in both Burnham and Highbridge. The council
During these uncertain economic times, Step Up Somerset is a one-stop-shop for people and businesses looking for support, advice and information about employment, skills, careers and apprenticeships in the county. The site has resources to
An incredible online art exhibition has been launched by the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre. The exhibition showcases the amazing work of 12 local artists commissioned by the Princess to create pieces that sum up
The four district councils in Somerset – Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton and South Somerset – have appointed two additional Covid wardens. They will be on hand across the area to help council staff
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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