Bridgwater councillors tried but failed to prevent yet another HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) being given planning permission in the town centre, this time for 30 beds and in a historic conservation area. Bridgwater Town Council’s Planning Panel had already objected to the proposal to turn the grounds of Friarn Street’s Ivy House into a […]

Heritage Open Days 2024 will take place from 6 to 15 September. Bridgwater will be participating with a variety of events and activities that showcase the town’s rich history and hidden gems. Bridgwater Town Council spokesman for all things historical, cllr Brian Smedley (Westover) said “Bridgwater loves its history so here’s an opportunity for people to get […]

Derek Gibson, MBE, has died aged 94.  On 1st April this year, the town of Bridgwater lost one of it’s greatest proponents, a man who led the fight for the preservation of the town’s heritage, the enhancement of educational provision and the encouragement of professionals and business leaders to engage positively in the community. All […]

Bowerings Animal Feeds on Bridgwater’s iconic dockside ceased trading in spring 2019 following a fire, after trading for almost 100 years , but now could soon just become the latest pile of the towns heritage rubble if a planning application goes through which proposes yet more housing. But angered by yet more of their history  […]

At a meeting today of the Bridgwater Town Council Planning Panel, attended by representatives of the Civic Society and Sedgemoors new Conservation officer, Mark Lidster, members voted to request the listing of the Victorian era  Bowerings seed mill on the docks with it’s harlequin chimney, the last industrial chimney in Bridgwater. The proposal was put […]