Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Mayor of Bridgwater Hosts Charity Quiz Night in Support of Men’s Shed
The Mayor of Bridgwater, Councillor Kathy Pearce, will be hosting a Charity Quiz Night in aid of her chosen charity, Men’s Shed. The event will
Mayor of Bridgwater Hosts Charity Quiz Night in Support of Men’s Shed
The Mayor of Bridgwater, Councillor Kathy Pearce, will be hosting a Charity Quiz Night in aid of her chosen charity, Men’s Shed. The event will
News
Mayor of Bridgwater Hosts Charity Quiz Night in Support of Men’s Shed
The Mayor of Bridgwater, Councillor Kathy Pearce, will be hosting a Charity Quiz Night in aid of her chosen charity, Men’s Shed. The event will
Curtain up for libraries premiere
It will be curtain up next month when a series of short films showcasing the wide variety of services on offer in Somerset Libraries is
New Vice Lord-Lieutenant for Somerset
A new Vice Lord-Lieutenant has been appointed for Somerset. Robert Drewett, who lives in the Mendips, above the Chew Valley, has been serving as a
Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) ACTIVE in Somerset over festive season
Somerset Council’s Severe Weather Emergency Provision is active in Somerset to make sure that rough sleepers can access emergency accommodation over Christmas and New Year.
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
January 2026
Finance and Corporate Committee
Planning Committee
Full Council
Town Hall & Community Events
January 2026
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex with Age UK Somerset
Over 55s Roast Lunch
