Questions over Bridgwater's cultural importance to council Monday, 7 October, 2024 QUESTIONS have been raised over the cultural importance of Bridgwater to Somerset Council’s executive. At the latest Somerset Council Full Council meeting, Cllr Diogo Rodrigues, representing Bridgwater East and Bawdrip, questioned the limited mention of Bridgwater's arts and culture scene in the Annual Report conducted by Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture and... Local News
Conservative Bridgwater Town Councillor reacts to Gravity 4th March 2024 I WAS thrilled to see the announcement of Agratas gigafactory's decision to establish its operations at the Gravity Smart Campus near Bridgwater, writes Cllr... Local News
Pleas for Public Space Protection Order in Bridgwater 4th March 2024 LOCAL businesses are pleading with Somerset Council and Avon and Somerset Police to implement a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Bridgwater due to high... Local News
Ashley Fox visits RK Bell Group at Bridgwater depot 29th February 2024 A CIVIL engineering firm has met with a parliamentary candidate to discuss local business issues and opportunities. Conservative candidate Sir Ashley Fox met... Local News
Bridgwater Conservative Group leader on 2024 budget 14th February 2024 AS the leader of the Conservatives on Bridgwater Town Council, I find myself troubled by the recent decision regarding the 164% Bridgwater council tax increase... Local News
Police Crime Commissioner visits Bridgwater town centre 12th February 2024 POLICE and Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford met with the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce to discuss crime in the town centre last week. On Friday, February 9, Mr... Local News
Bridgwater Conservative councillors vote against yearly allowance scheme 8th February 2024 BRIDGWATER Labour town councillors have voted to accept a recommendation that will see them able to accept an allowance worth £1,240 per year. The proposals... Local News
Supporting Local Farmers 7th February 2024 Ashley Fox, Bridgwater Parliamentary Candidate, has been meeting local farmers with NFU Sedgemoor today to hear about the issues they are facing. He met with... Local News
Stopping HGV Petition in North Petherton 30th January 2024 Ashley Fox, Bridgwater Parliamentary Candidate, is supporting local residents in North Petherton who are concerned about the impact of HGVs driving through the... Local News
Ashley Fox meets North Petherton Residents 20th January 2024 Ashley Fox, Bridgwater Parliamentary Candidate, joined local Councillor and farmer, Alan Bradford, in North Petherton today to meet local businesses and... Local News
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Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News