Clevedon's Miniature Railway Set for Reopening in Boost for North Somerset Tourism Tuesday, September 30, 2025 clevedon miniaturerailway northsomerset tourism heritage recreation salthousefields railways community leisure North Somerset is on the verge of reviving a beloved piece of its heritage, as plans move forward to reopen Clevedon’s miniature railway on Salthouse Fields. This charming 15-inch gauge railway, which has delighted visitors … Read More
Portbury Hundred Road Closure for Three Weeks to Enable Essential Surfacing Work Monday, September 29, 2025 portbury somerset portishead m5 northsomerset roadworks surfacing closure traffic diversion The Portbury Hundred, the key route connecting the Somerset town of Portishead to the M5 motorway at Gordano Interchange, will be closed overnight for a three-week period starting tonight. The closure will be in effect from … Read More
Soaring Rents in Somerset Spark Homelessness Concerns Monday, September 29, 2025 rents sussex homelessness somerest bath northsomerset ons affordablehousing rentincrease housingcrisis Average private rents in Bath and North East Somerset surged by £152 a month, reaching £1,755 in the year leading up to August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks a steep 9.5% increase, … Read More
Long Ashton Prepares for Council Byelection Following Green Councillor’s Resignation Wednesday, September 24, 2025 longashton northsomerset byelection greenparty councillor resignation localgovernment community elections politics A byelection is anticipated in Long Ashton, North Somerset, after Green Party councillor Stuart McQuillan announced his resignation, citing his family’s imminent move out of the area. McQuillan has served as one of Long … Read More
Stunning Park Areas Temporarily Closed for Town Centre Improvements Tuesday, September 23, 2025 grovepark westonsupermare northsomerset parkimprovements communityengagement publicsafety towncentre sustainabledesign accessibility construction Work has commenced at Grove Park in Weston-super-Mare as part of North Somerset Council’s initiative to enhance the town centre’s green space. The project aims to create a more inviting and sustainable environment for … Read More
Backwell Villagers Protest Plans to Double Village Size with 1,600 New Homes Monday, September 22, 2025 backwell northsomerset housing development infrastructure traffic conservation community planning rural Residents of Backwell, a rural village in North Somerset, are mounting fierce opposition to plans that would see 1,600 new homes built, effectively doubling the village’s size and threatening its countryside charm. While … Read More