Sharp Edges & Fast Action: A Big Thank-You to Our Street Cleaners

Anyone who walks a dog through the town centre knows the sudden dread of spotting broken glass scattered across the pavement. Whether it's leftover bottles from late-night revellers or street drinkers, some people still seem to think smashing glass in public walkways is acceptable behaviour.

When you're walking a dog like Flash—who acts like a four-legged vacuum cleaner for anything edible on the floor—you have to stay extra vigilant. Dogs obviously don't wear shoes, and a single stray piece of glass can cause a painful cut to a paw. Realistically, no cleaning team can be everywhere at once, but we are genuinely lucky with the service we have here in Bridgwater.

When the Unitary Council proposed significant cuts to local street cleaning, Bridgwater Town Council stepped in to take over the service to ensure our town centre didn't deteriorate. Since then, their street cleaning team has been brilliant. Every time I've logged an issue with smashed glass or litter, their response time has been fantastic. A massive thank-you goes out to the whole team for their hard work in keeping the area tidy and safe for pets and pedestrians alike.

If you ever spot broken glass or a litter hot-spot while out and about, don't just walk past—report it directly via the Bridgwater Town Council online reporting form. It only takes a minute to fill in, and the team is quick to react.

We all want a clean, welcoming town centre we can be proud of. It would be wonderful if a few individuals stopped to think for just a second before smashing a bottle on the floor—but until then, it’s reassuring to know our local town council team has our back.t.