Latest News
Additional Restrictions Grants Scheme – Open For Covid-19 Affected Businesses in Sedgemoor
Sedgemoor District Council has opened its ‘Additional Restrictions Grants (ARG) Scheme’ to support more of the businesses affected by the latest limitations on trading during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The new grant scheme is part
Christmas lights virtual switch-on event
The Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Christmas lights switch-on event will take place as live on the town council website at 7pm tomorrow! Christmas is the time of year we like to come together to celebrate, with
Press Release Burnham Christmas Tree
Town Council Christmas lights & location of town trees. 2020 is the first year of a new Christmas lights contract managed by the town council to provide lights in both Burnham and Highbridge. The council
Step Up Somerset supporting workers in tough economic climate
During these uncertain economic times, Step Up Somerset is a one-stop-shop for people and businesses looking for support, advice and information about employment, skills, careers and apprenticeships in the county. The site has resources to
CONTACT: A lockdown art exhibition
An incredible online art exhibition has been launched by the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre. The exhibition showcases the amazing work of 12 local artists commissioned by the Princess to create pieces that sum up
Covid-safe staff
The four district councils in Somerset – Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton and South Somerset – have appointed two additional Covid wardens. They will be on hand across the area to help council staff
Weekly Footfall Report
To see last weeks footfall data from Burnham-on-Sea. Please click on the link below: Weekly Footfall Burnham-on-Sea Wk46Yr2020
Lantern instructions – if you don’t have a kit
Business Support Grants
New national business grants are being made available to support those affected by the recent lockdown period. The two, new grants available are the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG (Closed) Addendum) and the Additional Restrictions
Grant scheme to help businesses save money and the environment
A new grant has been launched which will help businesses save money and help save the environment at the same time. The new Carbon Reduction Grants for Business Scheme is being jointly run by Somerset’s
Donate your Winter Fuel Payment so Somerset’s elderly don’t have to choose between heating and eating
As we head into winter, many of us face an expensive – but essential – bill for heating our homes, while hundreds of our older neighbours here in Somerset are forced to choose between heating
Weekly footfall report
To see last weeks footfall data from Burnham-on-Sea. Please click on the link below: Weekly Footfall Burnham-on-Sea Wk45Yr2020
Step Up Somerset: Support for job seekers
Stepping Up Employment Support A co-ordinated network of employment and skills support for individuals, employers and businesses seeking support and information in relation to employment, skills, careers and apprenticeships is being rolled out across Somerset
Bark Park in Apex Park
There will be plenty of waggy tails at Apex Park, celebrating the opening of a Bark Park, in memory of Roy Woodberry, who ran the dog training sessions at Apex Park in Highbridge for several
New walk-through coronavirus testing site now open
A brand new walk-through coronavirus testing facility is set to open in Bridgwater this Sunday, as Somerset County Council makes testing more widely available and accessible. Achieved with the co-operation of Bridgwater Town Council, Serco
Stronger Somerset’s virtual sessions to build a new model for Adult and Childrens’ Services in the county
With the Government pressing ahead with its call for major change in the way public services are provided in Somerset, experts from across the region are coming together to help create a new way of
Have your say in Somerset Covid-19 Survey
A new survey has launched this week asking Somerset residents to have their say on how the Coronavirus pandemic is impacting on their lives. The purpose of the Somerset Covid-19 Survey is to understand the
Free parking on December Saturdays in SDC car parks
Christmas is coming ….. 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
Glow Home this Christmas!
The town council is delighted to be working with the arts group, Seed, ahead of the Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Christmas lights switch-on scheduled for 7pm, 21st November 2020. Christmas is the time of year we
Weekly Footfall Report
To see last weeks footfall data from Burnham-on-Sea. Please click on the link below: Weekly Footfall Burnham-on-Sea Wk44Yr2020