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Road works ‘will not affect’ Bridgwater Carnival’s route
WEB9 hours ago · ROAD improvement works taking place around Bridgwater “will not affect the carnival route”. The works, part of the Celebration Mile - the Bridgwater Town Deal project to create an accessible walking and cycling backbone across the town - will not affect the carnival route on November 2, the ...
Three arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending in Somerset
WEB9 hours ago · Two men, 36 and 29, and a woman, 27, were all taken into custody to be questioned by The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) investigators. Officers seized electronic devices and cash after executing warrants at two addresses in the Holford, near Bridgwater, and Highbridge areas on ...
Employment Rights Bill 'seismic shift' in rights for workers
WEB9 hours ago · THE Government will today announce details of new rights for workers, including plans to ban exploitative zero-hours contracts and “unscrupulous” fire and rehire practices which it said will benefit millions of workers. Ministers described the Employment Rights Bill as the biggest boost to pay ...
Latest updates on Bridgwater's 11 Town Deal projects
WEBOct 23, 2023 · Bridgwater is one of two towns in Somerset to receive £23.2m from the government to revitalise its town centre. Find out the progress and details of 11 projects, from improving the Celebration Mile to securing the future of Bridgwater Carnival.
£5.4million Bridgwater Town Hall regeneration plan approved
WEBAug 6, 2024 · It is hoped that the new Bridgwater Town Hall will help build a better reputation for the town by unlocking economic growth for the High Street by bringing new shoppers to the refurbished town, alongside the Celebration Mile plans.. Full planning permission and listed building consent has been granted for the entire regeneration project, as well as a 'significant boost' through the Bridgwater ...
Fire-damaged Knowle Inn pub in Bridgwater up for sale
WEB1 day ago · THE Knowle Inn at Bawdrip has been put up for sale two years after a huge blaze gutted the building. A fire devastated the popular pub in August 2022, calling time on four centuries of business. Crews from nine fire stations worked to tackle the blaze at the Bath Road pub. Stonegate Pub Company ...
Bridgwater Town Council re-shuffle sees new Mayor chosen
WEBMay 10, 2024 · The re-shuffle of positions sees Cllr Jacqui Solomon as the new Mayor of Bridgwater, with Cllr Kathy Pearce as deputy Mayor.. Cllr Brian Smedley has been re-elected as leader of the council and new Community Services Committee chair, with Cllr Irena Hubble as vice-chair, and Rob Semple as director.