A public consultation on proposals to introduce Sunday charges in Somerset Council car parks starts today (Monday, 8 September). There are currently different charging principles applied across the county’s 200+ …
Sedgemoor Revenues and Benefits System downtime
Somerset Council is upgrading its system for Council Tax, Benefits and Business Rates. Sedgemoor area is the second area in process of switching to the new system. Councillor Liz Leyshon, …
Blake Gardens Heritage and Community Group – Volunteers Wanted!
Bridgwater Town Council is inviting residents to join the brand-new Blake Gardens Heritage and Community group, set up to protect, enhance and celebrate one of the town’s best-loved green spaces. …
“Seed the Day” returns to Bridgwater High Street
Bridgwater’s much-loved sustainability event, Seed the Day, is back on Saturday 13 September from 10.00am to 3.00pm, bringing food, fun and fresh ideas for greener living to the town centre. …
Somerset marks Suicide Prevention Day
Somerset marks Suicide Prevention Day with a call to support people experiencing domestic abuse. This Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September, Somerset Council is urging the community to recognise the critical …
Strategy sets clear vision for Somerset’s economic future
A far-reaching strategy that will help drive economic prosperity in Somerset over the next 20 years is published today. The Somerset Economic Prosperity Strategy 2025-2045 sets out a clear vision, …
Somerset volunteer groups urged to apply for royal award
Charities and voluntary groups in Somerset are being encouraged to apply for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS), the equivalent of an MBE for individuals. The window for applying …
Community Picnic in Blake Gardens Cancelled
Bridgwater Town Council regret to announce that the Big Community Picnic, due to take place on Saturday 30 August from 12.00 midday to 3.00pm in Blake Gardens, has been cancelled …
Bridgwater Fair: Advance notice of road closures
Bridgwater Town Council would like to let residents and visitors know about temporary road closures and parking restrictions that will be in place to help the Bridgwater Fair run smoothly …
Milestone for electric vehicle charging network
Plans to introduce on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, and expand Somerset’s overall EV charging network, have taken a significant step forward. Somerset Council has been allocated £3,783,000 in capital funding …