Somerset Council have confirmed that plastic plant pots can now be accepted for recycling via the Bright Blue Bag. Most plastic pots can be accepted, however black plastic pots remain …
Somerset Council responds to Care Quality Commission report
Somerset Council is already taking action to address areas for improvement identified in a report published today (5 June) by the Care Quality Commission. The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. In September 2025, they looked at …
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 …
Somerset Council sets out next steps in SEND reform
Somerset Council has today set out the next steps in its plans to strengthen support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The Council’s Executive …
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 …
Waste collections to start early as weather heats up
Waste collections in Somerset will begin from 6am next week, from Tuesday 26 May as temperatures are expected to climb. The early starts are to help crews impacted by the …
Somerset Council on road to recovery after record wet winter
Somerset Council’s Highways teams are fighting back against the pothole pandemic caused by one of the wettest winters on record in the South West. Extra teams and machinery have been …