Bridgwater Town Council is pleased to announce that the 2025/26 Community Grants Scheme is now open for its second round of funding, with applications due by 12 November 2025. The …
Speed Monitoring Data (February – August 2025)
Traffic monitoring carried out between February and August 2025 has provided a picture of driver behaviour across Bridgwater. Data from Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs) shows that the vast majority of …
Bridgwater Bus Users Invited to Help Shape Local Services
Do you use buses in and around Bridgwater? Do you want to see better services, clearer timetables and more support for public transport in Bridgwater? The Bridgwater Bus Improvement Group …
Bridgwater Fair and West Street Market 2025
This year Bridgwater Fair and West Street market will be open on St. Matthews Field from Wednesday, 24 September until Saturday, 27 September. As well as stalls along West Street, …
Bridgwater Arts Centre Gallery Reopens with Exhibition by Photographer Marko Dutka
Bridgwater Arts Centre is delighted to announce the reopening of its Gallery on Saturday 13 September, marked by a striking new exhibition from acclaimed photographer Marko Dutka. The exhibition forms …
Somerset Council bolsters social housing stock to support local needs
Somerset Council’s Executive Committee has supported recommendations to buy more council housing stock for the benefit of local people currently seeking temporary accommodation. The decision comes about as a result …
Somerset marks World Suicide Prevention Day with “Walk for a Life” event
Over 100 people gathered in Somerset on Sunday to take part in the fourth annual “Walk for a Life” event, held to mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2025. The event …
Youth Unlimited Launches Street-Based Youth Work in Bridgwater
Bridgwater Town Council is pleased to announce a new partnership with Youth Unlimited, who have begun delivering detached (street-based) youth work across key areas of the town. This initiative aims …
Late-Night Plan Opposed by Town Council
At its Planning Committee meeting on 21 August 2025, Bridgwater Town Council formally considered the licensing application for a new Domino’s Pizza outlet at Northgate Yard. The application included a …
Transport Forum Update September 2025
At its Full Council meeting on 4 September 2025, Bridgwater Town Councillors unanimously backed three key recommendations from the Bridgwater Transport Forum aimed at improving local transport services and infrastructure. …