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Burnham and Highbridge MP calls for protection of local voices in planning decisions

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge MP Ashley Fox has urged Ministers to protect community involvement in planning decisions, warning that recent changes risk undermining local democracy. Speaking in Parliament, the MP defended the importance of neighbourhood plans: community-led frameworks that guide development to reflect local priorities and maintain the character of towns and villages like Burnham, Highbridge, and wider Somerset. He raised alarm o…Read Article

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Gas canister fire danger prompts warning to Burnham-On-Sea residents

Somerset Council and its waste collections contractor SUEZ recycling and recovery UK are warning residents in the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area not to put gas canisters in their kerbside recycling after a serious fire was narrowly avoided at a recycling-sorting facility. It was only thanks to the swift and effective actions of highly trained staff that no-one was injured and that the facility was not burned down, says the council. Canisters…Read Article

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Burnham-On-Sea artist uses paints mixed with Berrow beach sand and mud

Visitors to Burnham-On-Sea’s Princess Theatre can enjoy a striking new display this month as artist Richard Harrison unveils his latest work at the Aroma Café Bar. Richard, who moved to Burnham-On-Sea with his wife in August 2017, has become a familiar face in the area’s creative circles. His paintings—created primarily using acrylics and watercolours—often explore natural textures and colours, and include innovative pieces made with paint mixed…Read Article

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New group of travellers pitches up on seafront lawns in Burnham-On-Sea

A group of travellers has pitched up on Burnham-On-Sea’s seafront lawns near the town’s Sailing Club. The group of nine caravans and nine towing vehicles are occupying the grassed area on the South Esplanade after arriving on Sunday (July 13th). The land is owned by Somerset Council, who were informed of the arrival. A spokesperson for Somerset Council confirmed the council is aware and that action will be underway this week to move them on. It …Burnham-on-Sea · Burnham-on-SeaRead Article

Burnham and Highbridge students to shine at King Alfred School’s art exhibition

The creative talents of Burnham and Hoghbridge students at The King Alfred School Academy will take centre stage today (Monday) as the Art Department hosts its GCSE/A Level Exhibition 2025. The exhibition, which will be held in the school’s Conference Room from 5:00 to 6:30pm on Monday, 14th July, invites families, friends, and members of the public to explore a vibrant selection of artworks produced by students studying GCSE and A Level Art. Fr…GCSE · Burnham-on-SeaRead Article

Burnham-On-Sea MP Ashley Fox’s column: Burnham Hospital, Farming, Broadband and by-election

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Prominent Burnham-On-Sea town centre property goes on the market as shop is set to close

A prominent Burnham-On-Sea High Street shop has gone on the market as it announces that it is closing down. The owners of the Mammoth Comfort Centre at 9 and 11 Burnham High Street say a closing down sale will start at 9am on Thursday July 17th. It comes after owner Scott’s Furnishings says it has taken the decision to amalgamate the store in the High Street with its expanded premises in Burnham’s Victoria Street. Owner Steve Scott says: “The Ma…Burnham-on-Sea · Burnham-on-SeaRead Article

Emotional Burnham-On-Sea dog owner thanks community after being reunited with missing pet

A Burnham-On-Sea dog owner has praised the “amazing” support of the local community after being reunited with her beloved rescue dog Mabel, who went missing for five days. Lucy Andow says her one-year-old Sprocker Spaniel vanished from the Rosewood Green Park area on Saturday, July 5th, sparking a big search effort across the town. Early on Thursday, July 10th, Mabel was finally spotted at Apex Park in Highbridge by local runner Charlotte Hollis…Dogs · Burnham-on-SeaRead Article

Burnham-On-Sea pupils make a 'splash' in theatre show at St Andrew’s School

Young performers at St Andrew’s Junior School have perfomed a colourful and imaginative play titled Splash!, delighting audiences. The Year 6 pupils took centre stage in Splash!, a story that follows a group of animals, led by Preston Parrot, in their quest to avoid the ‘great flood’. It featured tango-dancing giraffes, seasick hippos, mutinous rats and a very efficient crew of seagulls. “We wanted to give the children experience of a theatre pr…Burnham-on-Sea · Burnham-on-SeaRead Article

Proposals to merge Burnham & Berrow Medical Centre and Highbridge Medical Centre unveiled

Proposals have been unveiled today (Friday, July 11th) for a merger of Burnham & Berrow Medical Centre and Highbridge Medical Centre. Both practices are run by Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) – a primary care provider in Somerset and subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Patients registered at Burnham & Berrow Medical Centre and Highbridge Medical Centre are being invited to share their views on the proposed merger. A spokesperson…Burnham-on-Sea · Burnham-on-SeaRead Article

Burnham-On-Sea By-Election won by Tory candidate Nick Tolley as he returns to Town Council

Conservative candidate Nick Tolley has won a seat on Burnham and Highbridge Town Council following a by-election on Thursday (July 10th). Voters in the Burnham South ward headed to the polls to cast their votes in the election, which was contested by three candidates. By-election results: 270 votes: Nick Tolley (Conservatives) 256 votes: William Fagg (Reform UK) 118 votes: Laura Chalmers (Liberal Democrats) Turnout was 29.07% with 293 postal vo…Burnham-on-Sea · Burnham-on-SeaRead Article

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