New recycling regulations for businesses are coming soon and Somerset is one of five areas nationally to pilot a business support programme, designed to prepare its businesses for the change.…
Bridgwater Cultural Partnership launch Fairy Tales Week for Half Term
Its half term already! Need to keep the kids busy next week? The Bridgwater Cultural Partnership have put together a great range of events over half term week on the…
Bridgwater Town Council sets its ‘Devolution Budget’
On the 19 January 2023, Bridgwater Town Council set its budget for 2023-24. Bridgwater Town Council’s set budget for 2023 – 24 consisting net spending plans to a total of…
ReCreation Reborn
A major intervention on the Hamp estate by Bridgwater Town Council will see the ReCreation building on Rhode Lane brought back into community use. For many years the building, originally…
Nando’s and local independent, La Kasia Tapas & Cocktail to open in Bridgwater’s Northgate Yard
New restaurants expected to open in spring / summer 2023 Iconic national restaurant, Nando’s, has confirmed it will be opening in Bridgwater’s Northgate Yard. The South African-Portuguese blended inspired restaurant…
Bridgwater Town Deal Board – £2.1m Town Deal funding confirmed for Bridgwater Cultural Venues
Bridgwater’s historic arts and cultural venues will benefit from £2.1million government investment following approval of the Bridgwater Town Deal business cases for Bridgwater Arts Centre, Bridgwater Town Hall Theatre and…
Planning a street party for the King’s Coronation? Check if you need a road closure
Neighbours and community groups looking to hold street parties in May to celebrate the King’s Coronation should check whether they may need a temporary road closure. The Council requires six…
0% loan to help people living in off-gas properties spread the cost of heating their home
The current energy crisis is having an effect on everyone, coupled with the rising cost of living. Living without mains gas can be expensive. For those who are buying home…
Somerset residents encouraged to get Covid booster before programme ends
People in Somerset are being encouraged to get their Covid-19 boosters before the scheme ends on Sunday 12 February. This affects the Autumn booster and the third primary jab booster.…
Somerset Public Health encourages residents to get tested for #HIVTestWeek
Next week marks the start of National HIV testing week (6-12 February), and Somerset County Council are encouraging anyone who may have put themselves at risk of getting the virus…