Please don’t visit us

Please don’t visit us

Stay Alert, Control the Virus, Save Lives
Whilst some travel restrictions have been relaxed, Sedgemoor District Council is asking anyone who is considering coming to Sedgemoor’s beaches or beauty spots to be considerate to our communities. At the beaches and parks, there are no safety staff/beach wardens/lifeguards on duty. Social distancing measures continue to apply – please observe these at all times for your safety and the safety of communities and businesses.
Beaches and Parks – Whilst the beach is available for exercise, the advice is that Social distancing measures continue to apply. You can only with people from your household or one other person whilst staying two metres apart. At Burnham-on-Sea beach, there are no safety staff/beach wardens/lifeguards on duty. Play areas/playgrounds within parks remain closed.
Food and Drink – The majority of visitor facilities including hospitality facilities remain closed, apart from some takeaway services from a few premises.
Toilets – are open, mainly to provide hand washing facilities – there is signage to remind people to socially distance if queueing.
Berrow Beach Access Road – the gates will remains locked , as there are no safety staff/wardens on duty to help any visitors who may get into trouble from parking on the beach. It is possible to walk onto the beach via footpaths from the road.
Accommodation and second homes: Going on holiday and visiting second homes is still not permitted. Campsites, holiday parks, hotels, bed and breakfasts and other holiday accommodation will remain closed, except when providing accommodation for specific reasons, such as for critical workers needing a place to stay for work. Overnight stays in camper vans are not permitted.
The government advice as to what you can and can’t do is available here.

Claire Faun
Corporate Relations Manager

Sedgemoor District Council
Bridgwater House
King Square
Bridgwater
Somerset TA6 3AR

Tel: 01278 435320
Email: pressoffice@sedgemoor.gov.uk
Web: http://sedgemoor.gov.uk

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Grant Application Kings Coronation Form

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023, with an additional bank holiday on Monday 8th May 2023.

We are keen to hear from groups/organisations in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge that are looking to celebrate the Coronation. The Town Council has £1500 available to allocate to events being organised to celebrate the Kings Coronation. The maximum grant to be allocated per event will be £500.

You must meet the following criteria for your application to be considered:

– The event will be open to all members of the public

– The event will be free of charge

– The event will take place within the Coronation weekend

– The event will take place within Burnham on Sea or Highbridge

 

Applications will close on Monday 6th March at midday. 

Your organisation and contact details

What happens next....
Applications will be considered at the Finance and Resources Committee Meeting on Monday 13th March 2023. You will be notified after this date whether your application has been successful.
Burnham & Highbridge Town Council takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information for the purposes of contacting you about this grant. The Council’s privacy notice can be found here.

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