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Local Council Clerk Week

As part of the Local Council Clerk Week, Burnham & Highbridge Mayor Cllr Facey offered his thanks to the Town Clerk and Deputy Clerk in recognition of their hard work for our Towns. Photo: ©

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Hanging Basket Sponsorship

Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is delighted to announce the launch of its 2026 Hanging Basket Sponsorship Scheme, inviting local businesses, organisations and residents to play a vital role in brightening Burnham-on-Sea’s town centre and

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Mayor and Deputy Mayor 2026-27

We are pleased to announce that at the Annual Town Council Meeting Cllr Mike Facey was voted in as Mayor and Cllr Paul Wynn as Deputy Mayor for the coming civic year.

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TOWN COUNCIL ESTATES MANAGER JOB VACANCY

Permanent, part-time – 30 hours per week Salary: SCP 22-25 (£33,699-£36,363) (£27,323-£29,483 pro-rata) We’re looking for a motivated and capable individual to support the Town Council as it continues to evolve and expand its service

Community Grants for 2026/27 now open

Are you a local community group, charity or organisation looking for funding? Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026/27 Community Grants Programme.  Funding is available

Great British Spring Clean 2026 Friday 20th March

Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is supporting the Great British Spring Clean 2026 on Friday 20th March between 10am-12pm. We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our organised litter picks across the towns.  If you

Apply now for beach concessions

Somerset Council is inviting offers for a food concession at The Esplanade, Burnham on Sea, for forthcoming summer seasons. The Council arranges for various businesses to trade on or near the beach or park to

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Successful Community Litter Pick Brings Residents Together

Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council would like to thank everyone who took part in the successful community litter pick held on Friday 30th January. The event brought together local residents, Councillors and Town Council staff,

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Grant Application Kings Coronation Form

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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What happens next....
Applications will be considered at the Finance and Resources Committee Meeting on Monday 13th March 2023. You will be notified after this date whether your application has been successful.
Burnham & Highbridge Town Council takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information for the purposes of contacting you about this grant. The Council’s privacy notice can be found here.

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