As the festive season approaches, Somerset Council is calling on the public and employers to be alert to the signs of domestic abuse, which increases at this time of year. …
Christmas Office Closures
Bridgwater Town Council would like to inform residents and visitors of our office closure dates during the festive season. Our offices at the Town Hall will close at 12.30pm on …
Bridgwater Town Council Planning Committee
Somerset Council notifies Bridgwater Town Council of all planning applications within the town. While the Town Council is a non-statutory consultee, it reviews applications and provides comments where appropriate. At …
Bridgwater Turns Pink and Raises Over £17,000 for Cancer Research UK
Bridgwater has once again shown its incredible community spirit! During October, Bridgwater Friends of Cancer Research UK, in partnership with the Bridgwater Town Team, launched an ambitious campaign to Turn …
Have your say on Somerset Council’s budget
Residents and businesses are encouraged to take part in Somerset Council’s annual budget consultation. The budget consultation opens today (3 December) and is due to close on 14 January. The …
Somerset Councillors defer plan to roll out Sunday parking charges across Somerset
A proposal to harmonise Sunday parking charges in car parks across Somerset will be deferred following the results of a public consultation. Somerset Council was proposing to introduce charges at car parks in Somerset which are currently free on a Sunday, to ensure consistency across the …
Council Tax support for those impacted by benefit changes
Somerset Council is taking steps to support people on low incomes who may be impacted by national changes to benefits. Each year, the Council is required by law to set …
Celebrating the Chew Valley Hoard
South West Heritage Trust awarded grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver ambitious programme celebrating Chew Valley Hoard Today, South West Heritage Trust is announcing a £993,345 grant …
Somerset Council to consider response to statutory recommendations
Somerset Council will meet later this month to consider steps being taken to address three statutory recommendations made by auditors. The recommendations are included in the Auditor’s Annual Report, published …
Bridgwater celebrates the success of its first ever Parkrun
Bridgwater hosted its inaugural Parkrun on Saturday morning, welcoming over 100 participants to St Matthew’s Field and the Meads for a fantastic community event. Despite heavy rain in the early …