As 2024 approaches, people in Somerset are being encouraged to think about volunteering and make it their New Year resolution. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the …
End to recycling site charges for some DIY waste
Somerset residents will soon be able to dispose of some DIY waste free of charge at Somerset recycling sites – but they will need to book ahead. Following a recent …
Council unveils new partnerships to deliver road surface repairs and improvements
Somerset Council has awarded three new contracts to deliver essential road maintenance services as well as improvements on its network across the County. The Council has awarded four-year contracts with …
Somerset West Lottery: holiday or cash to be won
Somerset West Lottery is taking part in a new bolt-on prize draw – the monthly Super Draw with a bumper £1,000 prize. Everyone who signs up to buy one or …
Look out for your letter – changes to waste collection days are on the way
‘Look out for your letter’ is the message from Somerset Council as recycling and rubbish collection days change for more than 120,000 households in western parts of the county in …
Waste collections over Christmas
Somerset Council Waste Services have your Christmas collections wrapped up – take a note! As usual during the festive period refuse and recycling collections will change to give the crews …
Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year!
Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year from the Mayor of Bridgwater, Councillor Mick Lerry, his Mayoress, Councillor Liz Marsh, and Bridgwater Town Council.
Funding settlement for Somerset ‘bitterly disappointing’
Confirmation of a below national average increase in funding for Somerset Council has been described as ‘bitterly disappointing’ by Leader Bill Revans. As part of the Monday’s Local Government Finance …
South Bridgwater Local Pantry turns three
The South Bridgwater Local Pantry (SBLP) celebrates three years of fighting food waste and tackling hunger. SBLP is part of the Somerset Local Pantry Network (SLPN) who buys and collect …
Bridgwater Town Council Festive Hours
Bridgwater Town Council Festive Hours Bridgwater Town Council offices will be closed from Monday 25th December 2023 and will reopen on Tuesday 2nd January 2024 at 9am. Voicemails and Cemeteries …