Cassis Close News Today

Burnham and Highbridge Town Council has thanked Police and Somerset Council for their swift response in evicting a large group of travellers from the town this week.

Security has been reviewed at Burnham-On-Sea's Cassis Close playing fields after a large convoy of travellers managed to gain entry earlier this week, prompting Police to issue a rare Section 61 notice to move them.

Dozens of travellers arrived on Burnham-On-Sea's Cassis Close playing fields on Monday evening (June 10th) to the dismay of local residents.

More than 20 members, helpers and carers at a Burnham-On-Sea group which helps people with learning difficulties have headed off on a summer break this week.

Legal proceedings have been started by Somerset Council to move a group of travellers who have set up in a Burnham-On-Sea car park this week.

Burnham-On-Sea Lions Club is set to close down this Spring after 49 years of community work in the town.

Several shooters at Burnham-On-Sea Rifle Club are celebrating success at the Small Bore Shooting Somerset County Finals.

An Easter Fair held by Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Sea Cadets has been hailed a success after raising hundreds of pounds for the group.

Dozens of Burnham-On-Sea residents have this week attended a public meeting to voice their concerns to Police and local councils over groups of travellers setting up unauthorised camps on public spaces.

A long-running Burnham-On-Sea youth club has announced it is closing down next month due to a lack of volunteers.