The Friends of Blake Museum invite you to revisit one of Somerset’s most significant moments with a special talk on The Battle of Sedgemoor, also known as the Pitchfork Rebellion …
Water company fined for roadworks offences
Wessex Water Ltd has been fined and ordered to pay costs totalling just over £13,000 by Taunton Magistrates after admitting two offences under the New Roads and Street Works Act …
Bank Holiday rubbish and recycling collection changes
Somerset Council have announced that there will be no recycling or rubbish collections taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, 4 May. Collection days will change across Somerset following the bank …
New exhibition showcases Bridgwater’s skittles tradition
The Deputy Mayor of Bridgwater, Councillor Leigh Redman recently attended the opening of a new exhibition celebrating local skittles heritage. ‘The Skittle Players of Bridgwater, Somerset’, is a new photographic …
Bridgwater to link up with Canada to mark 100 years of transatlantic radio innovation
Bridgwater Town Council is proud to be working with partners in Canada and Cornwall to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the world’s first international shortwave transatlantic radio communications link, a …
Spring reset: a simple step towards a healthier you
With Easter now behind us and spring in full swing, it’s a natural time to reset routines and refocus on our health and wellbeing. Somerset Council is encouraging eligible residents to take …
Bridgwater Town Council Annual Town Meeting 2026
Bridgwater’s Annual Town Meeting took place on Thursday 16 April at Bridgwater Arts Centre, bringing together residents and community organisations. Under Section 9 of the Local Government Act 1972, all …
Record breaking 99%+ Somerset primary pupils offered place at school of their choice
More than 99% of children starting school in Somerset this September have been offered a primary school place at one of their top three preferences. On national primary school offer …
Blake Museum Celebrates 100 Years
Bridgwater Town Council is proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Blake Museum, marking a century of preserving and sharing the rich history and heritage of Bridgwater and the surrounding …
Deliberate fire causes damage to new MUGA at Mansfield Park
Bridgwater Town Council is deeply saddened to report that a deliberate fire was started at the new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) in Mansfield Park, causing damage to the playing surface. …