Bridgwater Town Council has confirmed the appointment of Sally Jones as its new Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer, following a robust recruitment and interview process that attracted a strong …
The Takeover returns to Blake Gardens for its fifth, final and biggest celebration yet
The Takeover, hosted by The Cobblestones, returns to Blake Gardens, Bridgwater, on Saturday 1 August 2026, celebrating its fifth year with a packed programme of free live entertainment, music, food …
Bridgwater Town Council announces free outdoor cinema event at St Matthews Field
Bridgwater Town Council is delighted to announce a new addition to the town’s events programme, with a free Outdoor Cinema taking place at St Matthew’s Field on Saturday 12 September. …
Planning Committee objects to major housing development
Bridgwater Town Council’s Planning Committee met on Thursday 23 July, with a major proposed housing development off Bower Lane dominating discussions. After considering the application, committee members unanimously agreed to …
Bridgwater Arts Centre announces 80th anniversary programme
Bridgwater Arts Centre has announced an ambitious year-long programme of events to mark its 80th anniversary, celebrating eight decades at the heart of the town’s cultural and community life. Running …
Bridgwater Town Council celebrates Love Parks Week 2026
Residents invited to discover, enjoy and help care for Bridgwater’s valued green spaces Bridgwater Town Council is proud to support Love Parks Week 2026, the national campaign organised by Keep …
New planters and seating coming soon to Eastover
The large round planters that were previously located in Eastover have now been moved to Clare Street and Angel Crescent, where they will continue to provide greenery and enhance the …
Have your say on polling places
Somerset Council is inviting residents entitled to vote to have their say on polling districts and places – broadly where they go to vote. The consultation opens today (23 July) …
Somerset Council awarded funding to explore feasibility of bus franchising
Bus services across the county and potential changes to how they are delivered will be looked at in detail by Somerset Council’s transport team. The Council has been awarded funding by the Department for Transport (DfT) to …
Tea & Trumpets to launch summer events programme at Blake Gardens
Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy an afternoon of live music as Tea & Trumpets returns to Blake Gardens, Bridgwater, on Saturday 25 July from 10.00am to 3.00pm. The …