Somerset Council is launching its ‘Recycling Week’ with a celebration as their latest recycling tracker shows the county’s recycling rate reaching new heights. The tracker shows the Somerset’s recycling rate reaching its highest ever
Somerset Council and its collections contractor SUEZ Recycling and Recovery are proud to be supporting this weekend’s Taunton Pride event. Between them they will be helping to keep the event site clean and tidy by
Residents of Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea are invited to come along to the Morland Hub on Pearce Drive on Wednesday 13th September for a councillor drop-in session. Councillors will be available for a chat and the
Every piece of plastic Somerset Council collected from households and via the recycling sites last year was recycled in the UK, Somerset Council can reveal. The 6,500 tonnes of plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
Members of the Council’s Bus Group, met with representatives from both First Bus South and GWR, at The Old Courthouse on Jaycroft Road on Tuesday 5th September 2023. The Bus Group includes Residents of Burnham
One day only: see behind the scenes at a recycling facility A rare opportunity to see behind the scenes at a Somerset recycling facility is being offered next month. SUEZ recycling and recovery
Got items that need repairing? Toss it? No way! Burnham and Highbridge Repair Cafe is organising the first Repair Café in Burnham on Sea at the Waffle Hub, Methodist Church, College Street on Thurs 7th
Somerset Council has to review its Gambling Policy every three years. The Policy document sets out our approach to the Council’s licensing functions in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005. The policy will ensure: •
Do you have time on your hands, own and drive a car and would like to help your local community? If so join us at Mendip Community Transport Hospital Car Scheme Frequently asked questions. How
Residents, businesses and visitors being invited to give their views on proposals to renew the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for dog control in the ex-West Somerset Area. The PSPO for dog control covers
Saturday 9th September, 7:30pm at The Princess Theatre The winners of the ‘Best Bowie Tribute’ and ‘Best Band’ in the UK at the Agents Association of Great Britain Awards July 2018. Absolute Bowie will take
Friday 22nd September, 7.30pm at The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre Earning rave reviews wherever they play and ranked in the ‘Top 20 Tribute Artists & Bands in the World’ by Champions UK plc Entertainment
A new series of online relationship, health and wellbeing resources worth £100 per person have been launched in Somerset. The learning resources are available to all Somerset residents, and span topics such as pregnancy, labour
The Burnham and Highbridge Plastic Group has today launched “Refill Burnham and Highbridge” joining hundreds of Refill Schemes across the world to help turn the tide on plastic pollution. By signing up local businesses including
The outstanding achievements of Somerset’s children and young people were celebrated at an awards ceremony at Taunton Rugby Club on Tuesday 25th July. The event, which was attended by celebrated author, poet and care leaver
The proposed strike action by Somerset waste collection crews has been called off. This follows a positive response to a Unite ballot of its members on an improved pay offer from SUEZ recycling and recovery
We can confirm that strike action by Somerset waste collection crews has been suspended for two weeks pending a union ballot. Talks today between the Unite union and SUEZ recycling and recovery UK – the
Industrial action by members of the Unite union is due to start on Wednesday 12 July, striking on Wednesday, Thursday Friday, each week for the four weeks from Wednesday 12 July to Friday 4 August.
Somerset Council’s waste services are preparing for planned industrial action by some of the county’s waste collection crews. The council was informed this week that members of the Unite union intend to start industrial action
Somerset Council is backing the movement to go single-use plastic free and asking residents to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Last year Somerset households recycled close to 6,500 tonnes of plastic, which
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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