Love, unity, and acceptance will take centre stage this September as Bridgwater proudly announces its very first Pride Parade through Bridgwater town centre. On Sunday, September 24th, the centre of …
Council transport schemes gearing up for national awards
Two innovative Somerset Council initiatives boosting public transport and active travel are in the running for prestigious awards. The Bridgwater Way provides information, advice and tools to help people …
On behalf of SRA Chair Cllr Mike Stanton: Somerset Rivers Authority Annual Report 2022-23
Somerset Rivers Authority Annual Report 2022-23 The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) Annual Report 2022-23 covers activities funded by the SRA between the start of April 2022 and the end of …
Somerset Council is asking people to take to social media to share their stories of great care for ‘Good Care Month’
Somerset Council is asking people to take to social media to share their stories of great care for ‘Good Care Month’, a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance …
Footway repair works scheduled on busy Bridgwater street
Somerset Council is carrying out essential maintenance to the pavement on St John Street in Bridgwater Monday 24 July. In order to deliver the scheme safely the road will be …
Somerset households invited to offer Homes for Ukraine
More host families are needed in Somerset to help support Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to flee their country. Since the Homes for Ukraine scheme was launched in March …
Industrial action called off
The proposed strike action by Somerset waste collection crews has been called off. This follows a positive response to a Unite ballot of its members on an improved pay offer …
Government funding for Somerset’s road to nature recovery
Somerset Council has been given the lead role in developing a plan to protect and enhance nature and wildlife in Somerset. The Council has been appointed by the Department for …
Hinkley Connection Project
Transformer delivery on 23 July 2023 National Grid is building a new 57 kilometre, high voltage electricity line between Bridgwater and Avonmouth to connect six million homes and businesses to …
Huge investment for the Gravity site and in the Bridgwater area.
Cllr Mick Lerry, Mayor of Bridgwater welcomes the news of a huge electric car battery factory to be built near Bridgwater. Cllr Lerry says “Finally the Government has agreed to …