There are a number of ways to have your say in the elections in May – you can vote in a polling station, by post, or by appointing someone you trust to vote on your
A new grant scheme has launched which will help expand Somerset’s tourism offer as the county’s visitor economy recovers from the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Grants of between £25,000 and £40,000 are available
The Lord Lieutenant of Somerset is calling on the county’s residents to come together to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and make it an event to remember. The Queen will formally start to celebrate her
To make visitors and residents trips to the Sedgemoor’s beaches, Apex Park and Marine Cove Gardens even more enjoyable, Sedgemoor District Council arranges for various businesses to trade on or near the beach, park or
Somerset County Council has been ranked as the top county council in the UK when it comes to taking a lead on climate change. Climate Emergency UK has ranked all 409 local authorities, scoring
The clock is ticking down on the deadline for candidates to come forward if they want to stand for election in Somerset in May. There are around nine weeks to go before nominations close for
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is delighted to announce the launch of its ‘Blossoming and Blooming’ Open Gardens initiative.‘Blossoming and Blooming’ is the charity’s latest fundraising initiative, which asks people to show their support by
An introduction to a new era in recycling is landing on doormats across Sedgemoor and West Somerset this week. Residents are urged to look out for the striking blue and green “Get Ready for Recycle
Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their good works in Burnham and Highbridge? In order to allow the Council to carefully consider all nominations, the closing date for
Somerset residents who are struggling to pay the bills this winter could be eligible for support with the cost of food, energy, water, and other essentials. The county has been allocated £3.8m from the Government’s
PCC Mark Shelford supported Weston & Mendip Advanced Motorists’ Group in the launch of their Young Advanced Driver (YAD) initiative after the organisation received funding from Avon and Somerset Police Road Safety Fund. The
Somerset Waste Partnership is getting ready to bring Recycle More toSedgemoor and West Somerset and wants residents to prepare, too. The new service is changing the way the county recycles, and it is comingto households
Festive shoppers are asked to think outside the box this year as figures reveal the scale of Somerset’s the cardboard culture. The cardboard collected from the average Somerset home has increased by more than a
During the pandemic with many people spending more time at home; it has easy to spot all those ‘little’ jobs that need doing around the house, but money could be tight. That is where Lendology
Chris started working for the council in October 1996. For most of this time the his role has been as a caretaker in the cemeteries, with many locals and visitors getting to know him whilst
In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking seventy years on the throne. There will be year-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations as communities and people come
Small and medium size businesses in Somerset can boost their staff training for free thanks to a new £265,000 project being launched by Somerset County Council in partnership with the Dorset and Somerset
Sedgemoor District Council is pleased to announce that it will be offering free parking in all of its car parks for the three weekends before Christmas. People will be able to park without charge in
Somerset County Council is leading the way and joining forces with new strategic partner ‘Homes2Inpsire’ in working differently to secure new homes for looked after children and young people. Following an extremely
The Town Council is organising this years’ Remembrance Parade with the help of the Royal British Legion on Sunday 14th November. As in previous years the organisations will gather in the Coach Park at B&M
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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