Somerset Council have shared the updated collection schedules for recycling and rubbish across the county. The council is encouraging residents to check ahead to make sure they don’t miss a …
Victoria Hair and Spa Crowned Winner of Bridgwater’s 2025 Christmas Shop Window Competition
Bridgwater’s High Street reflected the festive season this December as local businesses decorated their shop windows with Christmas displays. The annual Christmas Shop Window Competition, judged by the Mayor and …
Bridgwater Town Council calls for action on Celebration Mile
At its Full Council meeting on Thursday, 18 December, Bridgwater Town Council unanimously passed a motion urging Somerset Council to reach a swift resolution on the controversial Celebration Mile scheme. …
Somerset’s Coastal Challenge helps schoolchildren embrace the outdoors – whatever the weather
Two coastal primary schools in Somerset are ready to face the winter weather thanks to donations of Waterproofs and Wellies sets. Knights Templar Community Church School in Watchet and St …
Somerset Council welcomes progress on Auditors’ recommendations
Somerset Council has received the Interim External Auditors’ Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2025, highlighting improvements in governance and financial management. The report, considered at a Full …
Wessex leaders urge Government once more to unlock regional growth through devolution
Ahead of the Local Government Financial Settlement expected this week, the Leaders of the Wessex Partnership – comprising Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) Councils – have …
Somerset Council agrees to review part of Celebration Mile regeneration project
Somerset Council has agreed to review the implementation of a new one-way system in Bridgwater along with local parking arrangements. The Government-funded Celebration Mile scheme, inherited from the former Sedgemoor …
Bridgwater SID Data confirms strong speed limit compliance
Traffic speed and volume monitoring carried out across multiple local roads between 18 August and 8 December 2025 has provided a detailed picture of driver behaviour and compliance with posted …
Review recommends actions to support those experiencing homelessness
The recommendations are in a report published today (16 December 2025) by the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB), which sets out the findings of their thematic review of homelessness. This holistic …
Mayor of Bridgwater’s Christmas Message
Over the past few months, I have been delighted to attend so many events and meet inspirational people involved in a wide range of activities. It’s a powerful reminder of …