4 Mar

Playday Comes to St Matthews Field

St. Matthews Field will host a Playday on Wednesday 30 July 2025 as part of Love Parks Week, a week that highlights the vital role green spaces play in boosting the health and wellbeing of residents and communities.This free event is open to everyone and promises a day filled with fun children’s activities. Playday is the national day for play in the UK first established in 1987, it highlights the importance of play in children’s lives and advocates for children’s right to play. It also allows children the opportunity to try activities for free that they may not normally get to experience. Each year, thousands of children and families participate in community events across the country, making it a significant campaign for promoting play and its benefits. The event is being organised by Bridgwater Town Council.

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25 Feb

Popular Music History Night this Thursday at the Arts Centre

The Bridgwater Arts Centre is currently going through major refurbishment with a grand opening scheduled for the Autumn. Until then bar events will take place each Thursday.  This Thursday (27 Feb)  Dave Chapple will host the first of a regular monthly music night called “Popular Music History Sessions” which aim to be an enjoyable, but also a serious, look at pop music from c. 1920 to c. 1980.

Thursday Evening

Dave says “I’ll be playing vinyl or shellac records from my own collection, covering most kinds of pop music within that sixty-year span, and saying a little bit about each track I play.  I hope to play pop, rock n roll, rhythm and blues, jazz, blues, country, pop instrumental, big band, soul, gospel, highlife, kwela, ska, mento, rock steady, reggae, funk, jazz-funk, disco, salsa, afro-cuban, merengue, calypso, mambo, cha cha cha………….and maybe other forms. “

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24 Feb

Celebration Mile- “Communication is the Key”

Town Council casts an eye over the Celebration Mile

Bridgwater Town Councillors joined today’s meeting at the Mercure Hotel called to address public concerns about the controversial ‘Celebration Mile’. The project was conceived by Sedgemoor District Council as part of the previous governments ‘Town Deal’  which established a fund of some £23m for local projects which included many of the road works currently going on at the same time right now plus other schemes such as the Art Centre, the Town hall, the Engine Room, the Carnival centre and the Docks.

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20 Feb

Traffic Data Reveals Speed and Volume Trends Across Bridgwater

Cllr Tim Mander

Bridgwater Town Council has reviewed the latest Speed Indicator Device (SID) data from December 2024 to February 2025.The findings highlight traffic patterns, vehicle speeds, and potential safety concerns, particularly in areas where excessive speeds have been recorded. Councillor Tim Mander (Labour,Westover) Co-Chair of the Transport Forum at Bridgwater Town Council commented, “These traffic reports help us better understand how roads are being used and where potential risks exist. Although I am pleased to see the average speeds fall well within permitted limits some of the top speeds recorded are quite frightening. You must remember most of these locations are either in residential areas or where pedestrians frequently walk and driving at some of the speeds recorded potentially put lives at risk. The data highlights the need for continued speed monitoring and possible enforcement in high-risk areas, particularly where excessive speeding has been recorded. We will continue to work closely with relevant authorities to explore measures that enhance road safety and prevent accidents.“

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