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Hanging Basket Sponsorship
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is delighted to announce the launch of its 2026 Hanging Basket Sponsorship Scheme, inviting local businesses, organisations and residents to play a vital role in brightening Burnham-on-Sea’s town centre and

Mayor and Deputy Mayor 2026-27
We are pleased to announce that at the Annual Town Council Meeting Cllr Mike Facey was voted in as Mayor and Cllr Paul Wynn as Deputy Mayor for the coming civic year.

New Entrance to Town Council Offices
To provide a safer vehicular access to visitors to the Town Council offices, a new entrance is being created on Mendip Way. The improvement works are starting on 18th May and are expected to take

Vacancy – Estates Manager
We’re looking for a motivated and capable individual to support the Town Council as it continues to evolve and expand its service provision. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the delivery of

The Big Future – Children’s Survey
The Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, promotes and protects the rights of children, and ensures voices are heard by those who make decisions about their lives. She has launched her latest survey – The

Age UK Somerset seeking Volunteers to reduce loneliness in Burnham and Highbridge
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Growing Group in Marine Cove
This week our Growing Group are hard at work weeding the beds in Marine Cove – what a great job they are doing – thanks to all involved!

Nominations for the Celebrating Care and Achievement event are now open
Somerset Council is proud to announce that nominations are open for this year’s Celebrating Care and Achievement event – a celebration of all children looked after and care-experienced young people across the county, as well

Reminder – Annual Towns Meeting
Thursday 7th May 2026 in the Baptist Church Hall, College Street. Your chance to meet and ask questions of your councillors.

Remember When
Poster about a singer of hit matinee shows at the Princess Theatre on 15 May 2026 at 2pm.