Bridgwater’s new Mayor, Cllr Leigh Redman, was elected by councillors at Bridgwater Town Council’s Annual Meeting held on Thursday 21 May. Cllr Redman, who previously served as Deputy Mayor, took …
Bridgwater Celebrates international links
Bridgwater is set to celebrate its long-standing international friendships with events highlighting its six European twin towns. The town is proudly twinned with La Ciotat in France, Homberg in Germany, …
Hanging baskets and planters return for 2026
Bridgwater is set to bloom once again as hanging baskets and planting towers are installed across the town, bringing a vibrant splash of seasonal colour to complement the established planting …
New Photography Exhibition at the Blake Museum
Blake Museum has launched its latest temporary exhibition, featuring a collection of previously unseen photographs from the Douglas Allen Collection, offering a glimpse of Bridgwater in 1966. The exhibition also …
Bridgwater explores plans for New Municipal Bus Operator
Bridgwater Town Council has agreed to explore ambitious plans to establish a municipal bus operator, aimed at transforming public transport across the town and surrounding villages. The proposal was discussed …
Town Council welcomes return of parking on Salmon Parade
Bridgwater Town Council has welcomed the decision to reinstate parking spaces on Salmon Parade, describing it as a positive step that reflects the concerns raised by local businesses, residents and …
Planning Committee Raises Strong Objections to HMO Proposals
Bridgwater Town Council’s Planning Committee met on Thursday 7 May 2026 to consider a range of planning applications, with particular focus on two proposals relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation …
New Pétanque facility launching at Victoria Park on 14 May
A brand-new pétanque terrain at Victoria Park, Bridgwater, will be officially opened on Thursday 14 May, marking an exciting milestone for local players and the wider community. Pétanque, a sport …
Blake Museum awarded Museum Accreditation in its centenary year
Blake Museum is celebrating a major milestone in 2026, marking 100 years of preserving and sharing Bridgwater’s rich heritage, while also receiving national recognition through the prestigious Museum Accreditation Scheme. …
The Battle of Sedgemoor Talk at Blake Museum
The Friends of Blake Museum invite you to revisit one of Somerset’s most significant moments with a special talk on The Battle of Sedgemoor, also known as the Pitchfork Rebellion …