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• Car parking and transportation

  Public car parking, seasonal parking permits, and transportation information.

• Caring for wildlife and biodiversity in Sedgemoor

  Sedgemoor has a unique natural environment that includes wonderful habitats, such as 12 miles of coastline, areas of outstanding natural beauty, and the Somerset Levels and Moors.

• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

  CCTV helps to reduce fear of crime and actual crime. The Council currently monitors 157 cameras in 6 towns - Bridgwater, Burnham on Sea, Highbridge, Yeovil, Taunton and Wellington

• Community Right to Bid

  As part of the Localism Act 2011 Sedgemoor District Council has adopted a policy on dealing with applications to register land or property under the Community Right to Bid/Assets of Community Value.

• The dog warden service

  Sedgemoor District Council fulfils its duties to pick up stray dogs and enforce dog fouling legislation by employing two full time dog wardens.

• Equality and Diversity

  Sedgemoor has always been committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination whilst ensuring that there is greater cohesion between the people and communities of the district. The introduction of the Equality Act 2010 has reinforced the approach that the council has long taken and will enhance and ensure that equalities is at the heart of everything that we do.

• Food, health and safety

  Our food and health and safety team ensures compliance with the Food Safety Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act, and their associated regulations within Sedgemoor.

• Funeral, cremations & memorials

  The Clean Surroundings section at Sedgemoor District Council are responsible for funeral, cremation and memorial arrangements as well as the upkeep of a number of cemeteries.

• Healthy Lifestyle Opportunities

  Here is a list of some healthy lifestyle initiatives that Sedgemoor District Council are supporting in the district.

• Lighting

  Sedgemoor District Council is responsible for lighting units on council owned land such as parks, car parks, open spaces and footpaths through 'Homes in Sedgemoor' estates.

• Parks & open spaces

  Sedgemoor District Council provides and maintains public open spaces within the Sedgemoor area.

• Public conveniences

  Sedgemoor District Council provides a number of public conveniences throughout Sedgemoor.

• Sedgemoor in Somerset Partnership

  Visit this section for information on the Sedgemoor in Somerset partnership including current work projects, Governance, meeting agenda's and minutes.

• Sedgemoor Lifeline

  Sedgemoor Lifeline is a service that offers 24 hour assistance to people living in the community.

• Street naming and numbering

  Building Control manages the naming of streets and the numbering or naming of properties within a street. It is important that you and your street can be located quickly by the emergency services.

• Trees & landscapes

  Sedgemoor District Council has an important role in protecting the district's natural assets through a wide range of activities.

• Your community

  Find out about safety in your community, anti-social behaviour, planning and allotments.

• Somerset Armed Forces Community Covenant

  The Somerset Armed Forces Community Covenant brings together charities, local authorities, other public sector organisations, businesses, communities, individuals and the military in a pledge of support between local residents and the Armed Forces community in the County.