How North Somerset Is Funding Major Regeneration Amid Financial Struggles Friday, April 3, 2026 northsomerset regeneration counciltax birnbeckpier portisheadrailway capitalbudget socialcare infrastructure funding localgovernment North Somerset is undergoing significant transformation, with restoration of Birnbeck Pier, reopening of the Portishead railway, redevelopment of the Tropicana into a major venue, and construction of the long-awaited Banwell … Read More
Clevedon’s Miniature Railway to Reopen with New Cafe and Family Attractions Thursday, April 2, 2026 clevedon railway riogrande heritage family seafront restoration recreation northsomerset tourism Clevedon’s beloved miniature railway at Salthouse Fields is poised for a vibrant comeback, led by the family behind the iconic Rio Grande train. After lying unused and deteriorating in recent years, the railway, originally … Read More
North Somerset Council Leader Calls Police Over Threats Amid Rising Tensions Tuesday, March 31, 2026 northsomerset council threats police publicdebate socialcare counciltax localgovernment community weca Mike Bell, leader of North Somerset Council, recently revealed that he has had to involve the police due to threats made against him. Speaking on BBC Radio Bristol’s John Darvall show on March 25, Bell confirmed that the … Read More
North Somerset Council Leader Calls Police Over Threatening Abuse Tuesday, March 31, 2026 northsomerset mikebell counciltax publicservants threats localgovernment weca socialcare publicdebate community Mike Bell, leader of North Somerset Council, has revealed that he was forced to contact the police following a series of threatening incidents directed at him. Speaking on BBC Radio Bristol with John Darvall on March 25, Bell … Read More
Teen Raped in Early Morning Attack in Rural North Somerset Friday, March 27, 2026 somerset rape investigation assault police northsomerset crime victimsupport publicappeal safety A young woman in her late teens was raped in the rural Rooksbridge area of North Somerset shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, March 16. According to Avon and Somerset Police, the victim managed to flee the scene and was aided by … Read More
Town challenges North Somerset Council in court over new parking charges Monday, March 23, 2026 clevedon parking northsomerset council businesses charges legal judicialreview footfall trade Clevedon Town Council is taking legal action against North Somerset Council’s decision to introduce on-street parking charges, aiming to challenge the council’s adherence to proper decision-making procedures. In 2024, North … Read More