Bridgwater Town Council is enhancing gully cleaning services to improve drainage and reduce the risk of local flooding. However, recent efforts have been hampered by parked vehicles, despite advance warning …
Record referrals for Somerset Council’s Route1 Advocacy Service
A much-valued service that plays a vital role in supporting children and young people in the county, has recorded its 1000th referral. The milestone was achieved by Somerset Council’s …
Councillors agree budget but warned finances remain critical
Somerset Council Leader Bill Revans has repeated calls for the Government’s planned reform of local government funding to be accelerated as councillors met to vote through plans to set a …
Playday Comes to St. Matthews Field
We are excited to announce that St. Matthews Field will host a Playday on Wednesday 30 July 2025 as part of Love Parks Week, a week that highlights the vital …
Somerset Councils Executive agrees changes to Somerset parking review proposals
Somerset Council’s Executive has taken steps to protect free overnight parking for cars in the county’s car parks as part of a proposed review of parking. Following a discussion on …
Roadworks for new phase of Agratas site preparation start next week
The next stage of road works in support of the multi-billion-pound battery facility in Puriton start next week. Work is progressing on the Agratas facility which will bring massive investment …
More than 100 bikes given a second life thanks to reuse initiative
Somerset Council and its collections contractor, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, have passed on more than 100 bikes since their diversion initiative began six months ago. Bikes collected as part …
Traffic Data Reveals Speed and Volume Trends Across Bridgwater
Bridgwater Town Council has reviewed the latest Speed Indicator Device (SID) data from December 2024 to February 2025. The findings highlight traffic patterns, vehicle speeds, and potential safety concerns, particularly …
Somerset Council sets out plans for 2025/26 budget
Somerset Council will again be using Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) agreed by the Government to set a balanced budget for 2025/26. Papers published ahead of Scrutiny Corporate & Resources on …
A Film for Bridgwater
Pre-production is underway on a short fictional film which will take inspiration directly from the people who live and work in Bridgwater. Producers Somerset Film are aiming to capture the …