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Passenger Feedback Survey
Somerset Bus Partnership would like to collect your opinions about the buses in Somerset, how they can be improved, and the major issues affecting your use of the bus. They will use the results of
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Highbridge ward of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council
The result of the election for the Highbridge ward of the Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is CHALMERS, Laura (Lib Dem) – 657 GEORGE, Martin, George (Con) – 658 PEARCE, Kate (Lab) – 749 Kate
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Office Closure
Due to the office being used as a Polling Station, Reception will be closed on Thursday 4th July. Contact us as usual via telephone & email.
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DR PATTI BOULAYE OBE – DIANA & ME
The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre – Saturday 27th July 2024 Dr Patti Boulaye OBE will be visiting Burnham-on-Sea with her show “Diana & Me” this summer! GROUP DISCOUNT OFFER 10 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE
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Mayor waves off the Fritzlar twinning society
The Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge was up early this morning to wave off the members of the Fritzlar Twinning Society as they set off on their journey to Fritzlar. Formed just before the Berlin
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Town Council thanks Avon & Somerset Police, Somerset Council and volunteers
The Town Council would like to thank Somerset and Avon Police and Somerset Council for swiftly responding to the illegal encampment at Cassis Close this week and ensuring the site was quickly vacated and secured.
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Domestic abuse expected to spike during international football games.
People facing domestic abuse are being strongly encouraged to seek support, especially during periods when incidents are anticipated to surge. Research from the National Centre for Domestic Violence reveals that domestic abuse incidents increase by
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A BLOOMING SUCCESS – VOLUNTEERS COMPLETE PLANTING ON ESPLANADE FLOWER BEDS!
An enthusiastic and hard-working group of volunteers from t Burnham and Highbridge in Bloom, Growing Group, the Town Rangers and three Councillors met on the Esplanade yesterday (Tuesday 11th June) to complete the planting of
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80th Anniversary of D-Day commemorated in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council had a busy day of events on Thursday 6th June to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy on the 6th June 1944. It
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Casual Theatre Duty Officer Vacancy
The Princess Theatre & Arts Centre hosts a wide range of professional and community events. We are recruiting for a Casual Duty Officer, reporting to the Theatre Manager, to assist with all duties relating to
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Dog Fouling Campaign Volunteers Needed!
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is launching A Dog Fouling Awareness Campaign to encourage more people to pick up after their dogs. We are eager to highlight that dog fouling is a human problem and
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CABARET CAFE BAR opens today!
https://www.theprincesstheatre.co.uk/cafe-bar/ The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre welcomed the Mayor this morning to open the new Cabaret café bar. The new Cabaret café bar will be open Tuesday-Friday 9am – 3.30pm, providing a café service
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
Burnham and Highbridge Town Council, Highbridge Ward – Election of A Town Councillor 1. An election of one Town Councillor for the Highbridge Ward of Burnham and Highbridge Town Council is to be held on
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D-DAY 80: HOW THE NATION WILL REMEMBER FALLEN HEROES
On Thursday 6th June, the nation will come together to remember the tens of thousands of allied forces who gave service on D-DAY eighty years ago and helped secure the peace we in the UK
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Front Garden Music Festival returns Sunday 9th June 2024
Front Garden Music Festival is in its fourth year and again has Highbridge amongst the venues. On Sunday 9th June you can enjoy live music at Market Street, Church Street and The Coopers Arms. The
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ESPLANADE FLOWER BEDS ARE STARTING TO BLOOM!
Burnham and Highbridge Growing Group volunteers have started planting the seven flower beds on the esplanade on Tuesday, in time for the holiday season. The volunteers have been working hard over the past few months
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BUS USER GROUP TELLS FIRST BUS ‘YOU MUST DO BETTER’
The Burnham and Highbridge Bus User Group have told First Bus they need to urgently improve their service at a meeting on 14th May 2024. Users of the bus network in Burnham and Highbridge voiced
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Speed Indicator Device Vandalised
PRESS RELEASE The Town Council was dismayed to see that one of the towns Speed Indicator Devices (SID) has been put out of operation by someone who intentionally ‘ripped’ the unit from the lamppost to