The Local Government Association (LGA) has awarded a £50k funding boost to help develop innovative new Local Community Networks (LCNs) in Somerset. LCNs promise to set a new standard for …
Ukraine Aid from Bridgwater
Lorry full of aid heading for Ukraine A lorry full aid donated by the kind people of Bridgwater and surrounding areas has departed to the Polish border with Ukraine. The …
Tree planting around Bridgwater
Tree planting undertaken by Bridgwater Town Council this financial year, April 2021 – March 2022 The Tree Panel members, David Mears (Town Clerk), Roy Cheek (horticulturalist), Councillors Kathy Pearce, Brian …
New Defibrillator for the public
New Defibrillator at Nisa Shop, Dunkery Road Bridgwater Town Council has funded a new defibrillator at the Nisa shop on Dunkery Road. The funding came from the Town Council’s Ward …
Former Ofsted head Sir Michael Wilshaw visits Somerset Schools
Former head of Ofsted Sir Michael Wilshaw visited several Somerset schools this week (14 and 15 March) as part of ambitious plans to help improve education performance, drive forward high …
Growing businesses and cutting carbon with £1.5m investment
Somerset businesses have the chance to benefit from a new £1.5m to drive economic recovery from the impacts of the Covid pandemic, and benefit the environment at the same time. …
Somerset’s support for Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainian refugees – want to help? There are a number of ways you can help support Ukrainian refugees. The Government has announced a new sponsorship scheme called Homes for Ukraine. …
Major roundabout improvement plan moves forward with contract award
A £5.2 million plan to improve the busy Dunball Roundabout near Bridgwater is a step closer following the appointment of a contractor. Somerset County Council will be working closely with …
Somerset SEND improvements noted by advisors
Somerset is continuing to deliver real and significant results for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) – as confirmed by a recent monitoring visit by …
Call for voters in Sedgemoor to register in time for elections this May
With local elections for the new unitary council in Somerset and town and parish councils taking place in May, voters in Sedgemoor are being reminded to make sure they are …