The results of the by election for the Central Ward of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council are as follows:- Flurry, Julie Helen (Con) – 427 votes Gudka, Ganesh (Lib Dem) – 341 votes Turnout was
New legislation coming into force this week is set to modernise marriage registration for the first time since 1837. The Marriage Schedule System will move away from the current paper register (the traditional book which
The response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with 97 per cent of households across England and Wales making sure they count when it comes to local services like school places, GP surgeries and
The Coronavirus Regulations as they affect local councils come to an end from 7th May, when we are required to return to on-site public meetings. Whilst we are required to follow certain public health precautions,
A new photography Competition run by the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme is launched today, Thursday 22nd April 2021. The competition is part of one of 23 projects the LPS will be delivering over the next
Architect and TV presenter George Clarke is supporting the competition Gravity is teaming up with two educational charities to launch a design competition that aims to encourage local youngsters to get involved with the project
If you are a postal voter and once you have received your postal ballot pack, please get it back to us as soon as you can. You can return your postal vote via any Royal
Now, more than ever, people are fully appreciating their local green spaces. Sedgemoor District Council has over fifty play areas and can you now find out about them on our website. The interactive map shows
Summary The majority of Garden Waste Service subscribers will have a change of collection day next month due to a rerouting of rounds to make them more efficient. The changes take effect from 10 May
Each year the town council recognises those people who have demonstrated outstanding service to the community, made a significant contribution to public life in Burnham or Highbridge and have shown real dedication in helping local
We want to see the County covered in red and yellow flags, bunting and window stickers from the weekend of 8th/9th May through to Tuesday 11th May, Somerset Day, so please can you help make
The Burnham-on Sea Town Union flag has been stolen as it was flown at half-mast in honour of Prince Philip who died on Friday. The flag was stolen on Monday night – with the flagpole
Sedgemoor District Council is working with shop-keepers, traders and larger national chain stores to prepare for the re-opening of High Streets and retail centres, following the Government announcement that non-essential shops can open from Monday,
Somerset Rivers Authority is to spend £3.44 million on 21 projects giving Somerset residents greater flood protection and resilience.Towns, villages and rural river catchments across Somerset, from Dulverton in the west to Beckington in the
The last year has been an unusual and difficult one for most but for many older people it has been particularly hard, with long periods of self-isolation impacting both mental and physical wellbeing. Research by Age
Sedgemoor, along with the other districts and SCCare running a series of business Start Up sessions via Business West open to any Somerset residents looking to set up and run their own new business, each
Members of the public are being invited to apply for roles on a committee which helps to shape the way Somerset County Council operates. There are currently vacancies for three co-opted members on the Council’s
Somerset County Council has three vacancies to fill on its Constitution and Standards Committee. The main responsibilities relate to updating the Council’s Constitution and the policies and procedures in relation to elected members’ standards of
Poll cards have been dropping onto doormats ahead of the elections on Thursday, 6th May when residents in Sedgemoor will have their say on who should be the next Avon and Somerset Police and Crime
Somerset’s local authorities are providing free business advice to people wanting to set up their own Green business. The workshops, run by Business West advisers, are fully funded by Somerset County Council and the four
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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