North Somerset MP Defies Government Over Cuts to Disability Benefits: 'I'm Not a Robot' Tuesday, June 24, 2025 mp rebellion disability pip welfare cuts government northsomerset labour benefits Sadik Al-Hassan, the first-ever Labour MP for North Somerset, has taken a bold stand against his own government by opposing proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). As a father of a disabled son, Mr. Al-Hassan … Read More
Threat of Closure Looms Over North Somerset Libraries Tuesday, June 24, 2025 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts consultation community council closures publicservices digitallibrary libraryservices Residents of North Somerset are being invited to share their views on the future of the district’s libraries as financial pressures threaten their continued operation. In February, North Somerset Council announced plans to … Read More
Mayor Anticipates Imminent Approval for Portishead Railway Reopening Thursday, June 19, 2025 portishead railway bristol transport approval infrastructure funding northsomerset government railprojects The long-awaited reopening of the Portishead Railway may receive official government approval within days, according to West of England Metro Mayor Helen Godwin. Speaking on ITV’s West Country Debate on Thursday, June 19, … Read More
Council Confident Portishead Railway Funding Approval Is Imminent Wednesday, June 18, 2025 portishead railway funding northsomerset spendingreview transport infrastructure railprojects government reopening The leader of North Somerset Council, Mike Bell, has expressed strong confidence that the government will soon approve funding for the long-awaited Portishead Railway reopening, even though the scheme was absent from Rachel … Read More
Plans for Nearly 25,000 New Homes Across Somerset Unveiled Monday, June 16, 2025 somerset housing development localplan northsomerset council infrastructure newtowns consultation planning North Somerset is preparing for significant growth, with detailed plans for nearly 25,000 new homes set to progress to the next stage. North Somerset Council, responding to a government directive, must identify sites for … Read More
Plans for Nearly 25,000 New Homes Across Somerset Detailed in New Local Plan Monday, June 16, 2025 housing somerset development planning localplan northsomerset infrastructure newtowns consultation sustainability North Somerset Council is advancing plans to deliver nearly 25,000 new homes over the next 15 years, marking a significant increase from previous housing targets. Following government directives, the council has identified … Read More