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Results of the recent questionnaires
The results of the recent surveys about the high street are below: 31 traders completed the questionnaire Traders Questionnaire Results 31 95 shopper completed the questionnaire in town Shoppers Questionnaire Results 95 862 questionnaires were
The Town Council is inviting nominations for Civic Awards
Cllr Mike Facey, the Town Mayor, is delighted to announce that the Town Council is seeking nominations for this year’s Civic Awards. These special awards are given to people who, through their outstanding service to
Burnham on Sea and Highbridge Town Council launch Garden Competition
Closing date: Friday 28th August This year the Britain in Bloom competitions will not take place due to the coronavirus outbreak. With the effort that has been undertaken by people in their gardens the town
Armed Forces Day Celebration
Saturday 27th June a short ceremony was held in Burnham-on-Sea The Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Cllr Mike Facey, his Deputies, the Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council, MP James Heappey other Councillors, members of the
Somerset County Council press release: Make a difference and feel better with our Rights of Way team!
Somerset’s Rights of Way volunteer community is back active and working with a few adjustments as lockdown continues to ease – and there are plenty of opportunities available to be part of it. Somerset County
Burnham on Sea and Highbridge Town Council launch Sunflower Competition
Closing date: Friday 25th September The town council are encouraging the young people of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge to aim high with their sunflowers, whether growing them in pots or flower beds – have your tape
Annual Governance Statement 2019/20
PCC announces £200,000 extra funding to support local communities
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens is encouraging projects impacted by the demands of coronavirus to apply for extra funding from the Commissioner Community Action Fund (CCAF). The PCC has allocated
Wessex Water Foundation launched to help those in need
The new Wessex Water Foundation, a multi-million pound initiative launched by Somerset’s water and sewerage company, will focus on supporting people hit hardest by the Covid-19 crisis in its first year. The Foundation is providing
Town of Burnham and Highbridge, Burnham Central Parish Ward Notice of Vacancy in the office of Town Councillor
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act, 1972, that a Casual Vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for the above Parish.If within 14 days* after the date
Disposal of undeveloped land adjoining Lakeside, Isleport, Highbridge
Sedgemoor District Council have today approved the disposal of land adjoining Lakeside, Isleport, Highbridge. In an hour-long debate, the members of the Executive listened to representations from members of the public who were passionately against
RNLI announce the remaining beaches to have lifeguard patrols in the South West as the sun and surf return
RNLI Lifeguards, paid for by Sedgemoor District Council, will be returning to Burnham-on-Sea beach on Saturday, July 4th. They will be on the beach from 1000 hrs until 1800 hrs daily. The RNLI Lifeguards will
Quiz Time
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council and local quiz master Rod Winfield invite you to test your knowledge Local Quiz Master, Rod Winfield, has been working on a quiz to test our knowledge and inspire people
Recycling sites: ‘shop-style’ social distancing on its way
Visitors to Somerset Waste Partnership’s recycling centres will find ‘shop-style’ social distancing arrangements in place over the next week. Floor markings and other extra signs are being introduced to all 16 sites in the coming
Ducks Day Out at Burnham-on-Sea
The local wildlife is taking full advantage of the new temporary pedestrianisation whilst adhering to the social distancing guidance.
Letter sent to residents & town centre business owners regarding street safety measures.
By Hand – 16th June 2020 Dear resident/ business owner, Re: Changes to accommodate social distancing in Burnham-on-Sea town centre The Town Mayor has asked me to write to you to explain some of the
Some Libraries planning to re-open soon!
Somerset Libraries are planning the phased re-opening of library buildings with the aim to start welcoming people back as early as possible in July. It won’t be business as usual straight away, however, and Somerset
Weston General Hospital is now fully open to new patients
The continued actions taken by Weston General Hospital mean that the hospital is now in a position to safely accept patients into its A&E department from today (Thursday 18 June 2020). This is the final
Sedgemoor District Council Executive Meeting – 24th June 2020
The first remote (virtual) meeting of the Executive will take place on Wednesday 24 June 2020 at 10.00am, via Skype for Business. At the meeting the Executive will take decisions on two items, including the