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Feb 5, 2025 · A WOMAN has died after falling from a height in Bridgwater. Emergency services were called to West Street in Bridgwater, at around 3.40pm on Tuesday, 4 February 2025, following a report of a woman falling from a height. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "Sadly, a woman was pronounced ...

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Feb 2, 2025 · BRIDGWATER Town Council is “aware” of a “misleading” petition with more than 1,600 signatures regarding council tax. 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 ...

Feb 3, 2025 · THE Conservatives and Liberal Democrats in Bridgwater have set out their position on the recent 39 per cent increase in the Town Council’s precept. It follows the Leader of the Council, Brian Smedley’s column in last week’s Bridgwater …

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 16, 2024 · It would see a Band D household set to pay £413.05 per year, up from £295.33 in 2024/25. The total precept collected by Bridgwater Town Council will have increased from £912,195 in 2022/23 to a proposed £4,295,401 in 2025/26, representing over £3.3 million in additional contributions from residents.

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 …