New legislation coming into force this week is set to modernise marriage registration for the first time since 1837. The Marriage Schedule System will move away from the current paper …
District councils give local electors a vote on the future of local government in Somerset
A local poll of all electors on two proposals for the future of local government in Somerset currently under consideration – One Somerset and Stronger Somerset – will now go ahead later this month. The poll, …
General Grant Fund Applications
Bridgwater Town Council’s General Grant Fund has officially re-opened. The Town Council’s General Grant Funding is for one-off grants up to £2,500 per annum for community groups. Applications are welcome …
Kickstart work placements offer career boost for young people in Somerset
Young people in Somerset have a great opportunity to prove themselves and get a boost into the world of work thanks to a new national initiative. Somerset County Council has …
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh – the longest serving British consort On behalf of the residents of Bridgwater, I know you will all join me in offering our …
Step into county’s rich history of shipwrecks and smugglers on coast path
Somerset’s seafaring heritage and lost legends are beautifully brought to life in a set of ‘story walks’ being launched by Somerset County Council. If you love getting out and exploring …
£8.6 million of additional support for Somerset care providers
Care providers in Somerset will be supported with an additional £8.6 million package to help them mitigate against the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The additional funds from Somerset …
Funding for energy efficiency
Over £1.3m will be coming into the districts of Sedgemoor, Mendip, Somerset West and Taunton and South Somerset to improve the energy efficiency of social housing and owner-occupied homes in …
Sports Funding
Hot on the heels of recent announcements in the national budget, comes more good news for Sedgemoor residents, in that three leisure and swimming pools have been awarded £260,000 from …
Out and about in Sedgemoor’s Parks and Open Spaces
Across Sedgemoor, fifty-two play areas and the equipment in them are looked after. With the lockdown easing and people getting out and about, our Parks and Clean surroundings team have …