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Community Unites for a Solemn and Successful Remembrance Day Parade
Residents, veterans, schools, local organisations and dignitaries came together in a moving tribute to those who served and sacrificed in times of war at the annual Remembrance Day Parade held on Sunday, 9th November 2025.
It’s not too late to get your flu vaccination
Somerset Council is reminding eligible residents to get their flu vaccination if they haven’t already. The best time to get a flu jab is in the autumn or early winter, before flu starts circulating widely.
Domestic Abuse Support
Supporting Domestic Abuse Victims and Improving Assistance in Somerset Somerset Council has launched a comprehensive Domestic Abuse Toolkit for Solicitors, providing free guidance and training to help legal professionals support clients affected by domestic abuse.
New Homelessness Charter
Somerset Launches Homelessness Charter to Unite Community Effort Somerset Council has introduced a Homelessness Charter to encourage residents, businesses, and services to work together to tackle homelessness. Launched on 23 October with community and lived
Extraordinary Planning Committee Meeting
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council will be holding an Extraordinary Planning Committee Meeting at 6.30pm on 12th November 2025 at The Old Courthouse on Jaycroft Road. The agenda for the meeting can be found on
Consultation for charitable collection licensing policy
To go to Somerset Council’s website to give your views on their proposed new policy click here.
4 days to go until Burnham’s grand fireworks display on Sunday!
Burnham’s spectacular fireworks display returns to the seafront on Sunday 2nd November 2025. The display will be fired by Skyburst, the winners of The British Firework Championships 2023, to a musical accompaniment from the Esplanade
Burnham on Sea Remembrance Parade – Sunday 9th November 2025 and Armistice Day Service – Tuesday 11th November 2025
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is organising this year’s Remembrance Parade on Sunday 9th November, with the help of the Royal British Legion. As in previous years, organisations will meet at 10.15am in the car
Town Council Telephones
We are experiencing some problems with our telephone system. Please be patient as we try to restore it. Your calls are very important to us.
Cost-of-living support available for Somerset residents this winter
A range of support is available to help Somerset residents struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis this winter.Somerset Council is again distributing funds from the Household Support Fund in partnership with local charities and community