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 …
Bridgwater welcomes new Mayor
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 …