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 …
Public Space Protection Orders (Dogs) – consultation for Somerset North (ex-Sedgemoor area)
Public Space Protection Orders (Dogs) Public Space Protection Orders are the legal way in which Somerset Council can prosecute dog owners for a series of dog control issues, such as …
Gritters at the ready for winter
Somerset Council’s fleet of 23 gritters is ready to be mobilised across 900 miles of road as soon as the temperature drops below zero this winter. Last year Somerset Councils …
Somerset Council needs your help to shape new Biodiversity Net Gain planning rules for Somerset.
New national rules are on the way which means developers will need to leave nature better than they found it – and Somerset Council is seeking your views on how …
Remember, remember, take care on bonfire night
Fireworks night is just around the corner and Somerset Council is reminding everyone, to stay safe, reduce waste and follow the advice of the fire service. Fireworks night is a …