The nights are drawing in, party season is almost here and the message from Somerset Council is have a hassle-free night and ‘Bus It.’ The Council is using ring-fenced Government …
Don’t lose your vote: register now
Don’t lose your vote! Voters in Bridgwater, Fairfax East Ward and Burnham, Highbridge Ward are being urged to make sure they can vote in forthcoming local town council by-elections. It’s …
‘Safeguarding is everyone’s business’ – new campaign launched for Stop Adult Abuse Week
Somerset Council and the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) have launched a new campaign asking Somerset residents to look out for members of their community who might be experiencing abuse. …
Changes are coming to waste collections next year
Recycling and rubbish collection days will be changing for more than 120,000 homes in Somerset in February next year. The changes come as new collection routes are introduced by Somerset …
Election of Parish Councillor to Bridgwater Fairfax East Parish Ward Statement of Persons Nominated
Election of Parish Councillor to Bridgwater Fairfax East Parish Ward A poll will be held on Monday, 18 December 2023 between 7am and 10pm. The number of Parish Councillors to …
BBC’s Question Time Comment on Bridgwater’s Empty Shops
Press Release: Joint Statement from Bridgwater Town Council, Bridgwater Town Team and Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce. For Immediate Release BBC’s Question Time Comment on Bridgwater’s Empty Shops. The comment made …
NOTICE OF ELECTION
Election of ONE Councillor for Fairfax East Ward, Bridgwater Town Council Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Somerset Council Offices, Bridgwater House, King Square, Bridgwater, TA6 3AR …
New waste reforms for businesses in England – Simpler Recycling
Somerset Council is urging businesses to log-on and start planning early for new rules on recycling. The national ‘Simpler Recycling’ reforms announced in October mean all businesses – and organisations …
Bags tagged to flag fire safety risks
Residents across Somerset have had fire safety tags added to their recycling bright blue bags. Somerset Council and its collections contractor, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, have used the tags …
Imminent resurfacing due on key Bridgwater route
Somerset Council’s highways teams are carrying out resurfacing work on Mount Street and Northgate this month. The work is due to start on Monday 13 November and is expected to …