Town Centre Environment

There has been an increase in complaints from residents and visitors concerning the problems of noise and bird droppings. Apart from wishing to discourage the feeding of seagulls and pigeons which only encourages them to remain residents of Bridgwater, we would like to take this opprtunity to pass on some bird deterrent information. There are safe and inexpensive methods which prevent pigeons and seagulls settling on their favoured roosts. These tend to be ledges and window cill facades where they can bombard the pavements and sometimes pedestrians below.

Flock Off and Beben are two companies that can supply Urban Bird Deterrents in a variety of styles. The use of these products can safely encourage birds to depart to other climes. They consist of plastic spikes (rounded tops) which prevent the birds from roosting. Costs are reasonable and fixing is straightforward. This can be an economical way of solving an on-going problem. More information can be found on their web sites. www.flockoff.co.uk and www.deben.com

More general information can be found on the Sedgemoor Web Site www.sedgemoor.gov.uk  Sedgemoor support a policy of education, not extermination of birds in their area. If you are interested in displaying a sign that asks people not to feed the birds 

please contact:Reg Winslow on 01278  435211

Graffiti

Bridgwater has managed to escape the worst of ‘graffiti vandalism’ in recent years, the visual pollution it creates, and the associated costs of removal. Unfortunately this is no longer the case and the appearance of graffiti is now on the increase. Sedgemoor District Council have recently removed graffiti from several sites around Bridgwater.

Please note that where graffiti is on private property, removal would normally be the responsibility of the owner. Walls etc. can be treated in order to make the removal of graffiti easier, and therefore less costly. More information can be obtained from Graffiti Solutions www.graffiti-solutions.co.uk

Blake Gardens

There had been a recent bout of unprecedented vandalism at Blake Gardens public toilets and they were closed for some time in order that repairs could be carried out. The Gents toilet has had a significant refit and ‘vandal proof’ urinals have been fitted. Smashed sanitary ware and lights in the ladies toilets have been replaced. The toilets were re-opened in time for the start of the Somerfest where events were taking place in Blake Gardens The Gardens are now looking wonderful with new flowerbeds. Further work is planned around the Centenary Celebrations August 9 - 11.

Top marks to Harley Cook and his team at Sedgemoor. The gardens were busy with families enjoying the Somerfest weekend and it is hoped that increased usage of the gardens will help prevent a repeat of this type of vandalism.

New Signs & Benches

These have now been installed at York Buildings, Cornhill and Fore Street. If you are a business in Fore Street or Eastover and would like a quote to be included on the new Cornhill sign please get in touch. Other businesses interested in improving signage should contact the Town Centre Manager to discuss requirements. The new benches have now been installed in Fore Street adding to the enhancement of the Town Centre. The benches have been favourably received, and weather permitting they are well used.

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