ANOTHER Christmas arrives – a time for families and enjoyment for all but a time also for reflection followed by a look forward to the New Year.

Stella and I continue to enjoy tremendous support in all our mayoral engagements – official or otherwise.

This truly reflects the community spirit in this town – second to none!

The town council continues to play a proactive role in the town – working in partnership with other agencies and with a wealth of volunteers and voluntary organisations which makes Bridgwater unique – all having the best interests of the town at heart.

Our thoughts go to the Services – both home and away – and especially to those other personnel providing essential health and emergency care in foreign lands whilst most celebrate.

Enjoy – and from both the Mayoress and myself – have a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy 2015.

Cllr Steve Austen,

Mayor of Bridgwater