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A photo of the newly refurbished tennis courts at Ashcombe Park in Weston-super-Mare

5:23pm - 6 July 2022

Ahead of the Wimbledon finals this weekend, North Somerset residents who fancy themselves as the next Cameron Norrie or Emma Raducanu are being reminded of the public tennis courts at Ashcombe Park in Weston-super-Mare.

keys hanging in the lock of an open front door

3:03pm - 4 July 2022

Landlords and owners of empty homes in North Somerset are being invited to a free event on Tuesday 12 July to find out more about help and incentives on offer to help local families to find a home.

train track

1:58pm - 4 July 2022

North Somerset Council has been working closely with the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and the Department for Transport (DfT) to progress MetroWest Phase 1, which will see the reopening of the Portishead rail line.

Sprout

11:04am - 30 June 2022

A new vegan café based in Weston’s Grove Park has opened its doors, offering a combination of vegan, gluten free treats.

A group of people riding bikes

4:14pm - 28 June 2022

Work to provide a missing link in a coastal walking and cycling route from Brean to Clevedon has restarted following unavoidable delays.

close up of a black cab illuminated taxi sign

9:28am - 27 June 2022

Have you ever thought about becoming a taxi driver? If so, an open day being held next month by North Somerset Council is for you.

Screenshot of Better Health North Somerset website landing page

2:09pm - 23 June 2022

North Somerset residents who want help to lead a healthier lifestyle are being encouraged to use a new website.

passengers sitting on a bus

10:39am - 23 June 2022

Bus services in North Somerset will be transformed over the next three years thanks to a major investment programme by North Somerset Council in partnership with the West of England Combined Authority.

houses with trees and plants along paths

9:21am - 23 June 2022

North Somerset Council has taken another step forward in the delivery of a flagship new site for high quality, highly sustainable and affordable homes in Nailsea.

road curve

9:18am - 23 June 2022

Maintenance work will be carried out over three nights from Monday 27 June along the A370 at Somerset Avenue in Weston-super-Mare. The work will take place after the evening rush hour to minimise inconvenience to road users. The work will include street lighting maintenance, minor vegetation clearance and mechanical sweeping of the drainage channels.

11:27am - 20 June 2022

14 North Somerset women who struggled to find a job after having children have successfully graduated from a free programme helping them return to the workplace.

See Monster image

8:31am - 17 June 2022

Work is underway to bring SEE MONSTER to Weston-super-Mare’s iconic seafront. Originally planned for July, its arrival is now anticipated to be later in the summer.

road closed signs

12:30pm - 14 June 2022

As part of its ongoing commitment to improving the district’s roads, North Somerset Council will soon be carrying out improvements to the B3130 Chew Road in Winford. 

Road sign that says 'road ahead closed'

12:23pm - 14 June 2022

An £80,000 scheme to improve the A369 Martcombe Road in Easton-in-Gordano starts this week.

roadworks stop sign

12:18pm - 14 June 2022

As part of its ongoing commitment to improving the district’s roads, North Somerset Council will be completing a £300,000 scheme on the A370 south of Weston.