It’s all systems go for Bridgwater’s famous Guy Fawkes Carnival procession, taking place on 2 November. Road improvements taking place in the town as part of the Celebration Mile, the …
ReCreation Community Hub Expands Offerings for All Ages
ReCreation in Hamp, South Bridgwater, is a community hub managed by Bridgwater Town Council. It offers a variety of activities and clubs aimed at engaging and supporting the local community, …
Urgent call for more foster carers in Somerset
Somerset Council Leader Bill Revans has made a public plea for more foster carers to come forward to provide stable homes for children in Somerset. Councillor Revans made the comments …
Somerset Council Leaders raise concerns over winter fuel allowance removal
The Leaders of all political groups in Somerset have written to the Prime Minister to express deep concerns about the recent decision to remove the Winter Fuel Allowance. The letter …
A plea to clubs: Help us prevent suicides
Public Health leaders in Somerset are appealing to sports and community clubs in Somerset to partner with them to help reduce the number of suicides in the county. The suicide …
Somerset children and young people help shape new Plan for healthy happy lives
The voices of children and young people have been instrumental in shaping the new Somerset Children and Young People’s Plan. Over 6,000 children and young people in Somerset have shared …
November start for Bridgwater Dunball roundabout improvement works
Work on a major project to upgrade the busy Dunball roundabout linking Bridgwater and Junction 23 of the M5 is set to start next month. Construction on the scheme is …
Bridgwater Town Hall Theatre Ready for Carnival Concerts
Bridgwater Town Hall theatre is all set up ready for this year’s Carnival Concerts which commence today (30 September 2024). Bridgwater Town Council has had a busy summer upgrading their …
Supporting Somerset’s unpaid carers
The vital role of Somerset’s unpaid carers has been highlighted following a successful information day. ‘Unpaid carers’ is the term used for anyone who provides unpaid help and support for others. It …
Somerset Council reveals recycling and reuse results
Somerset Council has published their latest reuse and recycling results, showing reuse is on the increase and landfill at a record low. This year (2023/24), saw 2,300 tonnes reused, an …
