Somerset is starting the year with two great on-screen appearances, showcasing the county and supporting its economy. This week sees the release of Can You Keep A Secret?, a new …
Mayor of Bridgwater Hosts Charity Quiz Night in Support of Men’s Shed
The Mayor of Bridgwater, Councillor Kathy Pearce, will be hosting a Charity Quiz Night in aid of her chosen charity, Men’s Shed. The event will take place on Thursday, 29 …
We are here to help every day of the year – domestic abuse support across Somerset
Somerset Council is reminding residents that help and support is available for people experiencing domestic abuse, they expect a seasonal increase in calls to the Somerset Domestic Abuse Service at this start …
Curtain up for libraries premiere
It will be curtain up next month when a series of short films showcasing the wide variety of services on offer in Somerset Libraries is premiered in Bridgwater. The debut …
New Vice Lord-Lieutenant for Somerset
A new Vice Lord-Lieutenant has been appointed for Somerset. Robert Drewett, who lives in the Mendips, above the Chew Valley, has been serving as a Deputy Lieutenant for the past …
Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) ACTIVE in Somerset over festive season
Somerset Council’s Severe Weather Emergency Provision is active in Somerset to make sure that rough sleepers can access emergency accommodation over Christmas and New Year. During this period of cold …
Somerset Council welcomes Local Government Finance Settlement but continues to call for fairer funding
Somerset Council’s Leader Bill Revans has cautiously welcomed the three-year Local Government Finance Settlement for 2025/6 but has urged the Government to do more to increase councils’ spending power without …
Mansfield Park play area reopens!
Families are being welcomed back to Mansfield Park as the popular play area reopens following the successful completion of essential works and safety checks. Following two thorough inspections, one independent …
Do you know a good location for an electric vehicle charge point?
Somerset Council has secured £3.78 million in government capital funding to significantly expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the county – and residents are being invited to help shape where new chargepoints are …
Bridgwater Town Council explores new signage to encourage HGVs to use Squibbers Way
At its Full Council meeting on 18 December 2025, Bridgwater Town Council agreed to further investigate and cost the installation of new directional signage along Taunton Road and Broadway with …