Beach-goers heading for Brean and Berrow will be able to park for free this summer to help boost the local visitor economy. Somerset Council has been working with Discover Brean …
Celebration Mile traffic flow review consultation gets underway
Residents and businesses in Bridgwater are invited to have their say on the one-way traffic system in place in the Eastover area and options for potential changes. A southbound one-way …
Opportunity for concession in Bridgwater’s Blake Gardens
Bridgwater Town Council is inviting expressions of interest from businesses looking to operate a concession within the popular Blake Gardens. The Council is exploring opportunities to introduce a small-scale concession, …
Bridgwater Town Council signs Armed Forces Covenant at Bridgwater Armed Forces Day
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 …