Bridgwater’s new Mayor, Cllr Leigh Redman, was elected by councillors at Bridgwater Town Council’s Annual Meeting held on Thursday 21 May. Cllr Redman, who previously served as Deputy Mayor, took …
Free Half-Term Fun at Somerset Film with “Comic Chaos”
Families, young people and comic lovers of all ages are invited to unleash their imagination this May half-term at Comic Chaos, a free creative drop-in activity hosted by Somerset Film …
Bridgwater Celebrates international links
Bridgwater is set to celebrate its long-standing international friendships with events highlighting its six European twin towns. The town is proudly twinned with La Ciotat in France, Homberg in Germany, …
New archaeological discoveries revealed at Bridgwater talk
The Bridgwater and District Archaeological Society is delighted to invite members of the public to a fascinating evening talk exploring recent archaeological discoveries uncovered during work on the new tidal …
Bank Holiday rubbish and recycling collection changes
Somerset Council have announced that there will be no recycling or rubbish collections taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, 25 May. Collection days will change across Somerset following the bank holiday. All collections will be one day later than the usual …
Bulky waste gets a second lease of life thanks to British Heart Foundation partnership
Tables, chairs, sofas, and much more could now be rehomed thanks to a reuse initiative from Somerset Council and their collections partner, SUEZ. Joining forces with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) …
Hanging baskets and planters return for 2026
Bridgwater is set to bloom once again as hanging baskets and planting towers are installed across the town, bringing a vibrant splash of seasonal colour to complement the established planting …
Time to check or renew your Garden Waste subscription
Somerset residents are being encouraged to check ahead and renew, or sign up to, the Garden Waste subscription service to help make sure collections continue smoothly through the busiest time …
New Photography Exhibition at the Blake Museum
Blake Museum has launched its latest temporary exhibition, featuring a collection of previously unseen photographs from the Douglas Allen Collection, offering a glimpse of Bridgwater in 1966. The exhibition also …
Bridgwater explores plans for New Municipal Bus Operator
Bridgwater Town Council has agreed to explore ambitious plans to establish a municipal bus operator, aimed at transforming public transport across the town and surrounding villages. The proposal was discussed …