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An aerial view of the Churchill crossroads

2:43pm - 27 February 2025

Plans to future-proof the A38/A368 crossroads between Churchill and Langford have been approved for delivery.  

Copies of North Soemrset Life magazine on display

12:00pm - 27 February 2025

North Somerset Life magazine – North Somerset Council’s free printed magazine to all residents – will no longer be published after a council decision taken last week. 

Pile of wooden cubes with net zero logos

9:01am - 27 February 2025

North Somerset Council is launching the third round of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Green Business Grants, previously known as the Net Zero Business Grants. The funding will support energy efficiency and emissions reduction for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and eligible sole traders. 

buses in Weston-super-Mare

12:47pm - 26 February 2025

North Somerset communities are to see changes and improvements to bus services in the region from Sunday 6 April 2025, in a bid to offer improved travel options and a better coordinated bus network for residents. 

Close up of a 20 mph limit road sign

9:50am - 26 February 2025

Congresbury residents are being asked for their views on proposals for a 20mph zone in the village.

Bertie's Pet Store interior

10:07am - 25 February 2025

North Somerset Council has made it easier for businesses to succeed in local town centres. Thanks to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the Town Centre Occupancy Grant initiative has helped 21 local businesses grow sustainably. 

The Town Hall in Weston-super-Mare

3:08pm - 19 February 2025

Councillors approved this week (Tuesday 18 February) a balanced 2025/26 budget for North Somerset Council, including over £450million of capital investment – set to bring ambitious infrastructure improvements to the area.

Head and shoulder photo of Jo Walker, Chief Executive

11:29am - 17 February 2025

Jo Walker, Chief Executive of North Somerset Council, has announced today (Monday 17 February) that she’ll be stepping down from May.

A green garden waste bin

9:00am - 17 February 2025

People living in North Somerset are now able to subscribe to receive North Somerset Council’s garden waste collections for the year from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. 

sculptures in Portishead

10:36am - 14 February 2025

North Somerset Council is celebrating the success of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) community grants, which has so far supported 28 local organisations.

Family cycling in countryside

6:38pm - 12 February 2025

More new walking and cycling schemes for North Somerset took a step closer today after North Somerset Council was awarded over £441K by Active Travel England.

Community holds WESTlocal sign

1:30pm - 11 February 2025

A locally designed bus has launched in North Somerset, as part of a project focused on improving bus services for those that need them the most. 

Portishead Rail station

5:50pm - 10 February 2025

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and North Somerset Council have come together to announce that they are looking to contribute the additional funds needed to deliver the Portishead to Bristol rail line. 

A photo of two people walking in Weston Woods at the Worlebury Camp Hillfort.

2:45pm - 10 February 2025

Several Public Rights of Way in Weston Woods are due to close temporarily over the next three weeks to allow North Somerset Council to fell diseased ash trees.

Image with text promoting consultation on Long Ashton parking proposals

9:00am - 10 February 2025

Access issues in Long Ashton could be a thing of the past under new proposals to address obstructive parking along the main route through the village.