Bridgwater Town Council has reiterated its growing concern over the increasing number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the town, following consideration of a new planning application at a …
Chair appointed for £20 million Pride in Place programme board in Bridgwater South
An important step forward has been made in the delivery of a major government funding initiative for a Bridgwater community. Pride in Place is a 10-year programme aimed at making …
Mayor celebrates volunteers at St Matthew’s Field parkrun
The Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr leigh Redman joined runners and volunteers at St Matthews Field Parkrun on Saturday 6 June to thank the volunteers who make the weekly event possible, …
Bridgwater Town Council responds to Celebration Mile review
Bridgwater Town Council has expressed disappointment following the latest update from Somerset Council regarding the Celebration Mile regeneration scheme. The review, which considered a range of alternative traffic arrangements for …
Bridgwater Mayor welcomes international visitors to Bridgwater’s Twinning Celebrations
The Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr Leigh Redman, was delighted to welcome visitors from Uherské Hradiště in the Czech Republic, one of the town’s long-standing twinning partners during a weekend of …
The Tide is High – a talk by Captain Jessica Tyson at Blake Museum
The Friends of Blake Museum will welcome maritime expertise this June as Captain Jessica Tyson, Harbour Master for the Port of Bridgwater and an experienced marine pilot, delivers a special …
Discover Bridgwater’s hidden stories at Heritage Open Days 2026
Residents and visitors are invited to explore the rich history and culture of Bridgwater this September as Heritage Open Days returns with a programme of free events. Heritage Open Days …
Bridgwater volunteers celebrated during Volunteers’ Week
Communities across the UK are coming together to celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2026, a national campaign recognising the invaluable contributions of volunteers who make a difference every day. Running from 1–7 …
Speed Indicator Device findings
Bridgwater Town Council has reviewed the latest findings from its Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs), with monitoring carried out across the town between January and the end of April 2026. The …
CCTV supports community safety across Bridgwater
Bridgwater Town Council continues to invest in a network of 61 strategically placed CCTV cameras across the town, playing a quiet but vital role in protecting residents, supporting emergency services …