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Think outside the box and cut the cardboard at Christmas
Recycling stats in Somerset show a rise in cardboard collected at the kerbside every January – and the mountain keeps growing. Somerset Council is asking residents if they can think outside the box and cut
ACTIVE: Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) in some areas of Somerset
This is to inform you that Somerset’s Severe Weather Emergency Provision is ACTIVE in some areas of Somerset. This provision will be reviewed daily and if anything changes, we will keep you informed. Please
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council are disappointed to confirm that the proposed project to install a play area on the Esplanade will not be going ahead.
Somerset Council, the landowners, are unable to give permission for the equipment to be installed, due to a legal objection from residents in Quantock Court. A spokesperson for Somerset Council said “Somerset Council were unable
Take A Chance On Us
The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre Tickets £21 Friday 8th December Take a chance on The Princess Theatre this December and join us for a fantastic ABBA tribute. Following their sell out tours in 2021
Changes are coming to waste collections next year
Recycling and rubbish collection days will be changing for more than 120,000 homes in Somerset in February next year. The changes come as new collection routes are introduced by Somerset Council’s contractor, SUEZ recycling and
Beyond the bruises – Somerset’s new fight against non-physical domestic abuse
A new campaign aims to raise the profile of lesser-known types of domestic abuse and encourage those who may not realise they are being abused to come forward for support and advice. Launching on White
Princess Theatre Christmas Bazaar”
After the success of last year’s “Princess Theatre Christmas Bazaar”, we’re so pleased to be coming back again this year. Local crafters and small business owners from Burnham and Highbridge and the surrounding areas will
Somerset Council- NOTICE OF ELECTION
Election of ONE Councillor for Highbridge Ward, Burnham & Highbridge Town Council Dated: Monday 13 November, 2023 Duncan Sharkey, Returning Officer Printed and published by the Returning Officer, Somerset Council Offices, Bridgwater House, King Square,
Are you interested in becoming a Councillor for Highbridge?
For anybody who is thinking about standing for the Highbridge Vacancy there is a free online event brought to you by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Local Government Association that is
Storm Ciarán – Reporting Flooding
Following the widespread effects of Storm Ciarán both on the coast and inland, the Environment Agency would like to stress the importance of reporting flooding. If your home or business has flooded, please make sure
Armistice Day
The Armistice was an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War as a prelude to peace negotiations and began on the 11th November 1918 at 11am . On Saturday 11th November 2023 at
Radioactivity in food and the environment-Annual report published
Radioactivity in Food and the Environment (RIFE) improves our understanding of the impact of radioactivity on the environment. It provides an in-depth assessment of radioactivity in food and the environment in the UK and the
Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Fireworks Display 2023 Postponed
The fireworks display due to take place from the Burnham-on-Sea Jetty on Sunday 5thNovember 2023 has been postponed. After a great deal of discussion and debate, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge TownCouncil has decided to postpone the
Bags tagged to flag fire safety risks
Residents across Somerset have had fire safety tags added to their recycling bright blue bags. Somerset Council and its collections contractor, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, have used the tags to warn residents about the
Fire safety advice for anyone experiencing power cuts
Power cut safety advice If you are affected by a power cut, it is the Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DNO) who is responsible for maintaining physical electricity supplies to your home or business. You can
Remember, remember, take care on bonfire night
Fireworks night is just around the corner and Somerset Council is reminding everyone, to stay safe, reduce waste and follow the advice of the fire service. Fireworks night is a fun time of year, with
Burnham-on-Sea Grand Fireworks Display – 6:30pm 5th November 2023
As part of the 2023 Carnival Weekend, Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council is delighted to once again bring a Grand Firework Display to the town Esplanade. The display will be fired by Skyburst the winners
Get in Touch!
Our next drop-in session to give you the opportunity to speak to your local Councillor will be this Thursday, 26th October from 10.00 am to Midday in Burnham-on-Sea Library.