The third concert of the new afternoon series, Music by the River, takes place at 2pm on Wednesday afternoon (2nd September) at Bridgwater Arts Centre.. Somerset quartet Kalima will provide a relaxing afternoon of light classical music along with commentary and anecdote. “Tickets are £10, accompanied children free – no need to book, plenty of […]
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 field of candidates for the role. Throughout the process, candidates spoke positively about Bridgwater, the ambitions of the Town Council and the unique opportunity presented […]
Bridgwater Town Council notes with concern the Government’s decision to issue a Best Value Notice to Somerset Council. While recognising the seriousness of the challenges facing upper-tier local authorities, the Town Council wishes to reassure residents that the notice has no direct impact on Bridgwater Town Council, which remains financially sound and well governed. Since […]
Bridgwater Town Council has reiterated its growing concern over the increasing number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the town, following consideration of a new planning application at a recent Planning Committee meeting. The application, submitted to Somerset Council, proposed converting 127 Bristol Road from an existing six-bedroom HMO into an eight-bedroom property. Somerset […]
An important step forward has been made in the delivery of a major government funding initiative for a Bridgwater community.Pride in Place is a 10-year programme aimed at making a difference to people’s lives in Bridgwater South and a board made up of local people will be at the forefront of making decisions on how […]