Residents are being invited to nominate an inspiring young person to help switch on Bridgwater’s Christmas lights alongside the Mayor of Bridgwater during this year’s Snowflakes celebration on Saturday 28…
Thousands of Somerset students learn how to safely stand up for others
More than 14,000 students at schools and colleges across Somerset have been learning how to safely stand up for others through Active Bystander assemblies. Commissioned by Somerset Council through its…
Bridgwater transport forum welcomes feasibility study for new town-wide transport hub
Members of the Bridgwater Transport Forum have warmly welcomed plans to explore the creation of a town-wide Transport Hub at Bridgwater Bus and Coach Station. At a meeting of the…
Winter colour blooms as seasonal planters are refreshed
Residents and visitors to Bridgwater can enjoy a splash of winter colour following the replanting of a number of prominent planters with seasonal bedding plants. The cauldron planters in King…
Families urged to apply on time for September 2027 school places
Somerset Council is reminding parents, carers and those supporting families to submit applications for children starting or transferring school in September 2027 before the relevant deadline. In particular, those applying…
Somerset businesses offered free support through new Growth Hub
Somerset Council has launched a new Growth Hub to help local businesses access fully funded, impartial support and signposting to specialist advice. The Hub provides a central point of contact…
New street furniture installed in Eastover
Visitors to Eastover will notice a welcome addition with new planters and seating installed. The new street furniture was selected following feedback and suggestions from local businesses and residents. The…
Bridgwater Arts Centre unveils 80th Anniversary Mural
Bridgwater Arts Centre is proud to unveil its new 80th Anniversary Mural, created by South West-based artist Guilherme Luã Pereira, celebrating eight decades of creativity, culture and community at the…
Somerset awarded millions to reduce rough sleeping in county
Somerset Council has secured £5.87 million in Government funding to help people sleeping rough move off the streets and into safe, settled accommodation. The funding has been awarded through the…
153,000 spring flowering bulbs planted across Bridgwater
A total of 153,000 spring flowering bulbs have been planted across 10 locations in Bridgwater, including two of the town’s cemeteries, as part of Bridgwater Town Council’s ongoing programme to…