Bridgwater Town Council has officially signed the Armed Forces Covenant during this year’s Bridgwater Armed Forces Day, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. The signing took place …
Somerset Council backs gambling harm campaign during international football tournament
Somerset Council wants to raise awareness of gambling harms during this summer’s international football tournament. During major sporting tournaments, gambling companies increase their marketing activity, with many adverts promoting free bets or …
Somerset Council set to invest £5.3m to strengthen SEND services and speed up support for families
Somerset Council’s Executive will be asked to approve a major package of one-off investment to strengthen support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) when …
Somerset Children’s Parliament 2026
Primary schools enjoyed a day celebrating pupil voice and action in schools at this year’s Somerset Children’s Parliament competition organised by ITT and Training (part of Somerset Council) and Somerset …
Bridgwater Town Council awards Grants to support local projects
Bridgwater Town Council is pleased to announce the latest round of grant funding to support a wide range of community projects across the town. At a meeting held on 17 …
Bridgwater Library to reopen following major repair works
Somerset Council is reopening Bridgwater Library next week following the completion of major roof repairs. The building in Binford Place had to be closed in October after ongoing external roof …
Waste arrangements to change following heat health warning
Somerset Council, alongside its waste contractors Biffa and SUEZ, is advising residents of temporary changes to waste services on Wednesday and Thursday (24 – 25 June 2026), due to the …
Discover Somerset’s brickmaking heritage at upcoming Blake Museum Talk
The Friends of Blake Museum are inviting local residents and history enthusiasts to attend their next fascinating talk, exploring the industry that helped shape Bridgwater’s prosperity for more than two …
Community invited to shape future improvements at Eastover Park
Bridgwater Town Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of Eastover Park, as it launches a community consultation on proposed improvements to the park’s Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA). …
Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) ACTIVE in Somerset
Somerset Council’s Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) is active in Somerset. The SWEP response is used by many local authorities when there is a heat wave. Severe weather also includes …