A meeting was held on Friday 5th September at Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council offices to discuss travellers and unauthorised encampments in the area. The meeting, chaired by Councillor Sharon Perry, was attended by Sir
Please click on the link below to read and complete a consultation on parking in Somerset: https://somersetcouncil.citizenspace.com/parking/copy-of-consultation
Recycling Site opening hours change from Wednesday 1 October If you are planning to visit your local recycling site, please remember that from Wednesday, 1 October our 16 recycling sites will be changing to their
Today, the Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council Estates Team were joined by the Growing Group in maintaining the flower beds in Burnham. Starting by weeding the flower beds and planters outside both B+M and May’s
On Wednesday 27th August the Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge, Councillor Mike Facey, presented Hillview Junior Carnival Club with some raffle prizes that had been donated to him. The raffle, held at the Lighthouse Pub,
Somerset Council is expanding its Digital Slinky demand-responsive transport service. First piloted in Somerton and Langport in May 2024, the service has now been rolled out to Sedgemoor (covering Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and nearby villages) from
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
On Friday 15th August, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council joined the nation in marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, honouring the end of World War II and paying tribute to those who served and
Community groups in Somerset can apply for grants of £5,000 to £10,000 to support innovative waste reduction and reuse projects Funding is available for innovative community projects in Somerset which are tackling waste. The second
The next Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service- Community Conversations event will be on 10 September 2025 at 12:00pm and the topic will be focused on road safety. Join through the link on their
Collections will be a day later during the week beginning Monday 25 August.
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day on Friday 15th August 2025, with a ceremony to honour the end of World War II and pay tribute to those who
A new job opportunity has arisen to join our Estates Team as a part-time Cleaner at The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre. We are looking for a dedicated, reliable and motivated individual who is committed
The Town Council has a budget available for grants for 2025/26 which will be distributed to community groups, charities and local organisations. The next round of grant applications will be discussed at the Finance &
Permanent, full-time – 37 hours per week Salary: SCP 22-25 (£32,654 – £35,235) We’re looking for a motivated and capable individual to support the Town Council as it continues to evolve and expand its service
On 16th July, Councillor Facey, Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, attended a Community Breakfast at The King Alfred School in Highbridge. During the event, two informative and helpful talks were delivered regarding the local Food
Somerset Council invites public feedback on 20-year plan to create a greener, better-connected transport network in Somerset. Somerset Council has published a new Local Transport Plan for the county which aims to create a fairer,
On Wednesday 9th July, Councillor Facey, Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge and his Consort were delighted to visit Monarchs Gymnastics Club in Highbridge to celebrate the positive impact of recent grant funding. The £500 grant
On Saturday 28th June, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council celebrated Armed Forces Day to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces. At 11am, the Armed Forces Day flag was raised
At a formal dinner held at Brean Country Club on Thursday 26th June, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge bid farewell to their friends from the Fritzlar Twinning Group. Councillor Facey, Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge presented a
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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