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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29 Jan

Town Hall goes green with new solar panels

Town Council’s Green Credentials

Bridgwater Town Hall has taken a step toward sustainability with the installation of state-of-the-art photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on its roof. Now fully operational, the panels are actively generating clean electricity, reducing the building’s reliance on non-renewable energy sources. The new solar panels will play a key role in Bridgwater Town Council’s efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce its environmental footprint. By generating renewable energy, the panels will help to lower energy costs while contributing to a cleaner, healthier environment.

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10 Dec

Bridgwater Sparkle Lights Up Blake Gardens

Emma Cole with Councillors Pearce and Smedley at Bridgwater Sparkle

Emma Cole is a showperson and wants to bring something brilliant at Christmas to the people of Bridgwater. And so she’s set up a mini fairground, christmas market and ice rink in the middle of Blake Gardens and it’s now open, so get on down and check it out!

Sparkle

‘Bridgwater Sparkle’ has all the fun of the fair with rides and games, candy floss and hot dogs plus more substantial christmas fayre like a carvery and a bar with their speciality mulled wine and mulled cider available at £5 a shot. Or maybe you can try a Baileys winter warmer ‘Hot Chocolate’ ? Continue reading “Bridgwater Sparkle Lights Up Blake Gardens”