Proactively tackling knife crime forms a central part of Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mark Shelford’s Police and Crime Plan. As part of this ongoing effort a new survey has…
Somerset County Council backs new Cost-of-Living Crisis Appeal
Somerset County Council has welcomed the launch of Somerset Community Foundation’s Somerset Cost-of-Living Crisis Appeal. The Council has contributed an initial £50,000 donation to support the launch of the appeal.…
Specialists appointed to take Somerset arts and culture strategy forward
Specialist partners have been appointed to help develop a five-year cultural strategy for the new Somerset Council that comes into being in April 2023. Arts Council England, in partnership with…
Nominations open for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2022
The Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards is an annual event organised by the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce. It’s been running for several years with the aim of rewarding companies, enterprises and…
The Bridgwater Flower & Craft Show is back!
On Saturday 27th August we see the return of the Bridgwater Flower and Craft show at Westfield Church Hall in West Street. The afternoon will include Flowers, fruit, veg, home…
Playground works planned for the autumn
Parks and Open Spaces Once the school holidays are over, Sedgemoor’s Parks and Open Spaces team, along with Clean Surroundings will be embarking on a bumper round of playground equipment…
Spreading hope on World Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide Prevention Day – 10th September In preparation for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, Somerset County Council’s Public Health team are asking members of the public…
Sparks fly this Summer at Somerset Libraries
Somerset libraries are calling for children to sign up to read six books this summer as part of Gadgeteers, Summer Reading Challenge 2022. Nearly 7,000 children have already signed up to the Summer…
Nominations Open for Somerset’s Community Resilience Award
Do you know someone who has helped their community be prepared for emergencies? A new award has been launched to celebrate people or groups that have made their communities more…
Bridgwater Green Week 2022!
Bridgwater Green Week From Sunday 21st August – Saturday 27th August, Bridgwater Green Week are providing various activities. See the images below for a programme of the events!