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Introduction to Bridgwater
Bridgwater Town Council
As we approach our first anniversary of our website (as developed by Somerset Web Servcies) please continue to read on about everything we have to offer in our town.
Bridgwater in Somerset, England, is a market town, the administrative centre of the Sedgemoor district, and the leading industrial town in the county. Bridgwater is located on the major communication routes through South West England.
It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, in a level and well-wooded country, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills. The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles (16 km) from its mouth, here crossed by a handsome iron bridge. The town is located between two junctions of the M5 motorway, the southern most of which houses a motorway service station. Bridgwater railway station is on the main railway line between Bristol and Taunton.
Bridgwater had a population of 36,563 according to the 2001 census (up from 22,718 in 1951, 3,634 in 1801, and 7,807 in 1831). Historically, the town had a politically radical tendency, being involved in several events of note on the national stage.
Latest News:
The 2nd meeting of PACT (Partners and Communities together) will take place on 5 August 2008 at Morganians RFC @ 7pm
BRIDGWATER BLAKE GARDENS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008
Celebrate 100 years of the Blake Gardens Bandstand. For more information please visit www.superact.org.uk or call 01823 666641
MAYOR MAKING CEREMONY OF BRIDGWATER TOWN COUNCIL
Meeting took place on Friday 16 May 2008 at 7.30 pm...
Councillors' Cresswell, Hall and Preece have a quick sit down on one of the new seats at Bower Ponds sponsored by Bridgwater Town Council, under the Ward grant scheme ...
GRANT FUND FOR SYDENHAM FAMILY CENTRE
Following a grant fund of £250 Jas Plested - Family Support Service Manager for Sydenham Family Centre writes 'Thank you Bridgwater Town Council - much appreciated - with funds going toward a designated area for toys and activities at our breakfast club'
CASH FOR THE GARDENS CHILDRENS CENTRE
Councillors Monteith and Loveridge - Ward Members for Eastover - were delighted to present a cheque for £1,000 to the Gardens Children’s Centre.