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The Knife Angel arrived in Weston-super-Mare yesterday (Wednesday 1 May). The statue was officially welcomed to North Somerset with a short opening ceremony in the afternoon.

The first ever North Somerset Walk Fest has kicked off today (Wednesday 1 May), with people across North Somerset due to ‘walk this May’ and enjoy the benefits of walking.

All North Somerset libraries will be closed on Tuesday 7 May from 9.30am to 2pm, so staff can be trained in using a new computer system. All libraries will reopen as normal at 2pm.

Ambulances, fire engines, buses, refuse trucks and other service vehicles will be free to make easier journeys through West Hill in Portishead once a small change comes into force.

Residents, businesses and community groups in North Somerset are being urged to have their say on two important consultations before they close on Tuesday 7 May.

With increasing environmental challenges, England’s natural habits and ecosystems are in steep decline. The government has made legally binding commitments to stop this trend and plan for nature to recover. 

Discover the history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Weston-super-Mare and help celebrate the charity’s 200th anniversary during a free exhibition next month.

North Somerset Council’s libraries team have gifted 150 books to local people who are learning English as their second language to mark World Book Night (Tuesday 23 April).

The iconic Knife Angel statue will be in Weston’s Italian Gardens throughout May. To mark its arrival, the public are invited to attend an opening ceremony on Wednesday 1 May, which begins at 4pm. 

North Somerset Council are temporarily closing part of the A370, Bridgwater Road, to undertake essential tree maintenance.

This week North Somerset residents who have registered to vote by post have begun to receive their postal packs for the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner election that takes place on Thursday 2 May.

North Somerset Council is undertaking another round of consultation on its draft Local Plan. This is set to take place during the summer. 

People of all ages across North Somerset are being encouraged to take part in a brand new walking festival taking place during May for National Walking Month.

Could you help people of all ages from your local community get together and have fun through free games and activities?

Nearly all young people in North Somerset will today (Tuesday 16 April) be offered a place at one of their top three primary schools from this September.