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4 days ago · The petition was triggered following the vote by Labour councillors to increase the town’s precept by 39 per cent for 2025/26. It seeks to launch a public inquiry into the “excessive” tax increase which the organisers claim has “unfairly burdened” Bridgwater residents.

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1 day ago · The funding is part of a £2.65 billion package to build and maintain flood defences across the country over the next two years. The Environment Agency recently confirmed that work on the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier is progressing, with piling works now complete as part of an upgrade to the existing outfall structure at Pims Clyce.. The £249 million business case for the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier ...

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Jan 2, 2025 · Contractor Taylor Woodrow, which is carrying out the works as part of the £9 million Celebration Mile in Bridgwater, says the road closure is needed to complete the works “safely and as quickly as possible.”. The full road closure affects Eastover, which previously had a one-way road system in place until the discovery of a range of unmapped utilities.

Dec 17, 2024 · “It is clear that reducing CTR entitlements will mean larger negative budgets and new households tipping into the red.” The changes to the CRTS will disproportionately impact marginalised groups, including the disabled, elderly, single parents, Universal Credit recipients, and racially minoritised groups in Somerset.. Rhoda continued: “Research shows that enforcing minimum council tax ...

Nov 21, 2024 · A one-way system is currently in place on the A39 Puriton Hill, meaning traffic coming from Glastonbury and Street is unable to directly access junction 23 – instead being diverted into the town centre and back along the A38 Bristol Road. Restrictions will be lifted for holidays. These restrictions will be lifted between December 19 and January 10, 2025 to give residents and businesses some ...

Jan 7, 2025 · During the evening of Sunday January 5, Devon and Somerset fire and rescue services received multiple calls to reports of a vehicle fire. One fire engine from Bridgwater was sent to the location and on arrival the Bridgwater crews …

Nov 18, 2024 · The incident took place on the evening of Friday, November 15, 2024. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "A man was arrested in Bridgwater on Friday night (15 November) following a report of a serious assault."