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21st March – Free Climate Workshop at the Princess
Do you want to know how your community can adapt to climate change? There is a Climate Adaption Training Event being held at The Princess Theatre in Burnham tomorrow night from 7.30 pm – 9.30
Half a million £ as legacy to Sedgemoor’s Halls
Twenty-six rural village and community halls received between them £500,000 as a legacy from Sedgemoor District Council. A commemorative plaque was handed over to the representatives of the each of the halls on Thursday afternoon,
MAYOR’S GALA DINNER RAISED FUNDS FOR SOMEWHERE HOUSE SOMERSET
On Friday 10th March, Cllr Lesley Millard, Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, held a Fundraising Gala Dinner at The Batch Country House to raise money for her chosen charity this year, Somewhere House Somerset. “I
New Seed Event Dates
New Seed Diary Dates Axbridge | Discoverie of Somersaete Herstory – Creative Writing 17 Mar 1-3pm Axbridge Town HallAxbridge | Discoverie of Somersaete Herstory – Harmony Singing 24 Mar 1-3pm Axbridge Town HallCheddar | Folk
Council’s transport lead voices frustration over disruption to bus services in Somerset
Cancellations and disruption to timetables hitting bus routes across Somerset have been flagged with the region’s main operator by the County Council’s lead for transport. Councillor Mike Rigby has written to First South’s Managing Director
Waste increase analysis
On the menu: Reducing food waste Cutting food waste is one the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint. It makes the most of resources, helps fight climate change and saves money. Somerset’s carbon ‘foodprint’
The New Somerset Council Waste Services
From April the new Somerset Council will be responsible for all waste services. Somerset’s councils have worked together on waste services for years as SWP, so it will be business as usual apart a few
‘Bus It’ bonus as £2 single bus fare in Somerset is extended to the summer
Bus users in Somerset can now travel on most routes in the county and beyond for just £2 until July. The major fare cut is part of a national initiative funded by the Government aimed
Improvements to play areas
With fifty-three play areas in Sedgemoor to look after , Sedgemoor District Council are continually investing in measures to maintain safety. Recently, new self-closing gates have been installed at two of the play areas, one
For a second year BBC Radio Somerset wants to celebrate and say thank you to people living in our cities, towns, villages and communities who make where we live a better place.
Every day we hear stories of people doing incredible things for each other and their communities. Now it’s time to recognise them for all their hard work. Whether it’s caring for someone in need, being
Secondary school places announced for 2023/2024 academic year
Somerset children starting secondary school in September will today (1 March) find out which school they will be attending. Parents who have applied for places online will be emailed with their offer of a school
Council wants your feedback on transport in rural communities
Somerset County Council is joining forces with About Community Engagement (ACE), to see how engagement on transport in rural areas can be improved. The aim is to make it easier for rural communities to talk the
Not all heroes wear capes – Somerset’s community stalwarts celebrated in this year’s Chair’s Awards
Gold-hearted community heroes from across Somerset have been recognised at the latest Somerset County Council Chair’s Award for Service to the Community. The awards-giving has been an annual event for many years and this year’s
Hospital based stroke services consultation – online public meeting, 8th March 2023
Join the conversation NHS Somerset is running a public consultation to gather feedback about the future of acute hospital based stroke services in Somerset, from people living in Somerset and people who use Somerset hospitals.
Could you support a child in care in Somerset? Route1 Advocacy in need of new volunteers
More volunteers are needed to help children in care and act as a significant someone in their lives. For many children in care, everyone who features in their day-to-day lives is part of the care
Council focuses on the bright side of the road with eco-friendly lighting
Energy efficient lighting is playing an important role as Somerset County Council works towards its 2030 carbon neutral target. Work is underway to replace conventional street lighting with LED equipment across key towns. So
Photographer wanted to capture Moments on Mendip
The Mendip Hills AONB Service, Somerset Film, and Seed Sedgemoor are working together to create a new community-led photographic exhibition of the spectacular Mendip Hills landscape. The project ‘Moments on Mendip’ will capture and celebrate
Budget approved for new Somerset Council
The budget for the new Somerset Council was approved today (22 Feb 2023). Councillor Liz Leyshon, Deputy Leader and Executive Lead Member for Finance and Human Resources, said: “This has been the most difficult budget
Town Council Drop-in Session
On Monday 6th March 2023 there will be a meeting of Burnham and Highbridge Town Council at the Old Courthouse on Jaycroft Road, starting at 7 pm. Prior to this there will be a drop
Have your say in the School Term Dates and Holidays Consultation
Somerset’s residents have been invited to have their say on proposed school holiday, term and staff training dates for Voluntary Controlled and Community Schools for the next two years. Somerset County Council has published two