Bridgwater Town Council is disappointed to report that play equipment at Cranleigh Gardens play area has been found damaged, with clear signs of vandalism. This unfortunate incident not only disrupts …
Plaque Unveiling Ceremony Eastover Mural
On Saturday 4 October at 1.15pm, a commemorative plaque will be officially unveiled on the Eastover mural. The addition of the plaque ensures the story behind it and the people …
Secondary School Applications for September 2026 are open
If your child is due to start secondary school (Year 7) in September 2026, please note that applications are open. And Somerset parents and carers are being urged to apply …
Somerset Council invests in data and AI to improve services and reduce costs
Plans to invest in improved data and artificial intelligence to help Somerset Council provide better services and reduce costs have been approved. Somerset Council’s Executive today agreed to invest £1.56 …
Luke Jerram’s Gaia Comes to Bridgwater Town Hall
Bridgwater Town Hall will host Gaia, the monumental Earth artwork by internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram, from Tuesday 4 November until Sunday 23 November. Suspended within the Town Hall’s historic …
Somerset chosen to pioneer drones project
Somerset Council is flying high after being awarded funding from Innovate UK to help bring forward a project that could transform disaster response and environmental protection in the county. The …
More Recycling staying local in Somerset
Somerset Council has released the latest results from its annual recycling tracker, revealing a positive shift in keeping things local, with 5.4% more recycling being processed within Somerset, compared to …
Hate has no home in Somerset – Somerset Council Leader
Somerset Council Leader Bill Revans has condemned recent attacks on faith buildings in Somerset and made it clear that hate has no home in the county. Cllr Revans made the …
Council pushing hard for Celebration Mile completion
Somerset Council is working to ensure a major regeneration project for Bridgwater is completed by the contractor within the next three weeks. The Government-funded Celebration Mile scheme aims to enhance …
Little Jessie: A Horse for Bridgwater” Unveiled at St Matthews Fair
Bridgwater has welcomed a striking new addition with the unveiling of ‘Little Jessie: A Horse for Bridgwater’ – a life-size steel sculpture of a Gypsy Cob horse created by Romani …