Bridgwater has officially announced its intention to bid for the title of UK Town of Culture 2028. Long known as a town that stands its ground, speaks its mind and …
‘Bridgwater on the Move’ Cycling Initiative
An initiative helping young people gain confidence cycling safely around Bridgwater is continuing to grow, Bridgwater Town Council’s Transport Forum has heard. Members received an update on the ‘Bridgwater on …
Bridgwater Gears Up for the Great British Spring Clean
Bridgwater residents are being invited to roll up their sleeves and take part in this year’s Great British Spring Clean, the nationwide campaign led by Keep Britain Tidy that encourages …
Call for responsible dog ownership as fouling increases
Bridgwater Town Council is urging dog owners to act responsibly following a noticeable increase in dog fouling. While incidents have been reported in multiple locations, there has been a particular …
Transport Forum Calls for Improved Rail Services and Accessibility
At the recent Bridgwater Town Council Transport Forum, members held an in‑depth discussion about the rail services in and out of Bridgwater Railway Station. David Northey from the Severnside Community …
Annual Council Tax billing: Somerset Council issues update on temporary processing delays
Somerset Council is urging residents to be aware of temporary delays in Council Tax processing as preparations begin for the annual billing period at the end of this month. The annual billing cycle …
Director of Public Health report calls for action to get Somerset moving
A new report from Somerset’s Director of Public Health highlights the powerful role physical activity can play in improving health, wellbeing and independence across the county and calls for a …
Somerset recognised nationally for boosting food waste recycling rates
Efforts to boost the amount of food waste recycled in Somerset have been recognised nationally in the Awards for Excellence – the waste and recycling industry’s most prestigious awards. Somerset …
Somerset Councillors agree to launch fresh county-wide parking charges review
A review of car parking charges across the County has been given the green light by Somerset Council’s Executive this week. It includes proposals, outlined in a report for Executive, …
Somerset Council Housing Options Appraisal Update
Since April 2023, Somerset Council, which owns in excess of 10,000 homes, has operated via two models of housing management after bringing together the services of the former Sedgemoor and …
