Residents need to be aware that the way postal votes are received at Somerset Council offices has changed in line with national legislation. New laws mean that when someone hands …
Don’t feed the Gulls
Seagulls have discovered that plastic refuse sacks often contain an easy source of food and stacked up rubbish bags are a tasty lure for scavenging gulls in the town centre. …
Bridgwater Twinning Day 2024
Bridgwater has 6 twin towns around Europe. La Ciotat in France, Homberg in Germany, Uherske Hradiste in the Czech Republic, Marsa in Malta, Priverno in Italy and Camacha in Portugal. …
Domestic abuse expected to spike during international football games.
People facing domestic abuse are being strongly encouraged to seek support, especially during periods when incidents are anticipated to surge. Research from the National Centre for Domestic Violence reveals that …
Save time and sign-up for a garden waste recycling collection
As gardening season comes into full bloom, Somerset residents are being reminded that they can sign-up for a fortnightly home garden waste collection. The service run by Somerset Council has …
Blooming Lovely
This summer Bridgwater is set to bloom with an array of planting by Bridgwater Town Councils’ Open Spaces Team. A mix of perennial plants and shrubs such as salvias, lavender, …
Deadline approaches for postal vote applications
Somerset residents planning to cast their vote in the General Election on 4 July by post, have until 5pm on 19 June to submit their applications. The deadline for proxy …
Exciting Return: Bridgwater Business Expo Back on 21st June
The Bridgwater Business Expo, brought to you by Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce, is back on Friday 21st June, 9.30am to 4pm, at The Canalside Centre. This event, which is free …
Get Active…in the library!
People who want a bit of support to get more active will be able to sign up for free weekly sessions in Taunton, Glastonbury and Bridgwater libraries from next month. …
Can you help the Home Library Service?
Volunteers are still needed across Somerset – with a new role available in Taunton – to help keep a vital Somerset Council library lifeline thriving. The Home Library Service (HLS) …