Despite the work of our Street Cleansing Operatives to keep Bridgwater clean, litter continues to be a persistent issue, and community initiatives are always appreciated to support this ongoing effort. …
Bridgwater welcomes new Mayor
Bridgwater’s new Mayor, Cllr Kathy Pearce, was voted in by councillors at Bridgwater Town Council’s Annual meeting on Wednesday 15 May. Cllr Pearce, who was the former Deputy Mayor, took …
Empty Shop Gets a Bright New Look
The windows of the former Clinton Cards shop in Bridgwater have been transformed, thanks to a creative project led by Bridgwater Town Council and the Bridgwater Town Team. The storefront …
Mansfield Park Redevelopment
Thanks to funding from the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Community Fund, managed by Somerset Community Foundation, Bridgwater Town Council is inviting tenders for the redevelopment of Mansfield Park. Led by …
Foster couple highlight urgent need for homes this Foster Care Fortnight
A Somerset couple are highlighting the ongoing and urgent need for more foster carers as part of Foster Care Fortnight, a national awareness initiative running from the 12th – 25th …
New Wilding Initiatives
Bridgwater Town Council is launching a series of wilding initiatives across selected public green spaces. These areas will feature grass mazes and wildflower zones, aiming to promote sustainable use of …
Borrow a life-saving blood pressure testing kit from your local library this World Hypertension Day
People in Somerset are being reminded they can borrow more than just books from their local library with free blood pressure monitors available alongside the latest bestsellers. Somerset Council and …
New tech on trial to help reduce falls in Somerset care homes
Four residential care homes in Somerset will be fitted with smart lighting systems as part of an innovative trial to help reduce falls. Somerset Council and NHS Somerset ICB have …
Blooming Lovely
This summer Bridgwater is set to bloom with an array of planting by Bridgwater Town Council’s Open Spaces Team. A carefully selected mix of flowering plants — including Begonia, Petunia, …
Explore Superstitions at Blake Museum’s Upcoming Talk
Bridgwater’s Blake Museum will host the first of its 2025 talks on Tuesday, 13 May at 7.30pm. The talk, ‘Touch wood’ which has been organised by The Friends of Blake …
