North Somerset Council is facing unexpected financial pressure following the transfer of river maintenance duties previously handled by the Environment Agency. This shift places a significant burden on the already stretched …
North Somerset Council is confronting unexpected financial pressures after being tasked with maintaining several rivers, following the Environment Agency’s recent decision to reduce its involvement due to budget cuts. River …
In an innovative move to transform how culture and wellbeing intersect at the community level, Weston in North Somerset is launching a groundbreaking £750,000 project that puts creative decision-making directly into the hands …
This week marks the start of significant preparatory work on the Portishead Railway, a line closed to passengers over half a century ago, in 1964. The first step involves clearing trees and vegetation along the route to make …
This week marks the start of vegetation clearance along the Portishead Railway line, paving the way for construction to reopen the long-disused railway. The work initiates the final phase of enabling tasks ahead of the main …
An eagerly anticipated launch event for North Somerset’s newest political group, the Clevedon Independents, was unexpectedly interrupted on Tuesday when the fire brigade arrived, prompting a swift evacuation. The Clevedon …
A by-election in Long Ashton is set for Thursday, November 13, following the resignation of Green councillor Stuart McQuillan. Five major parties—Conservatives, Greens, Labour, Liberal Democrats, and Reform UK—are all …
Get ready for an extraordinary night of entertainment at North Somerset Showground this Saturday! The venue will light up with its very first professional fireworks display, promising a dazzling spectacle that the whole …
North Somerset is witnessing a sharp decline in its licensed premises, with one closing approximately every fortnight, as pubs grapple with significant challenges to remain open. According to North Somerset Council’s mid-year …
North Somerset Council is set to launch a public consultation on its updated Local Plan, outlining proposals for nearly 25,000 new homes, alongside job creation and key infrastructure developments over the next 15 years. The …
North Somerset Council has revealed an extensive update to its Local Plan, detailing where approximately 24,495 new homes and significant employment land will be developed between 2026 and 2041. This ambitious blueprint aims …
North Somerset Council is facing a dire financial crisis and will require “exceptional financial support” from the government to avoid insolvency next year. A forthcoming report, scheduled for the council’s cabinet meeting on …
On Tuesday, October 7, schools in Weston-super-Mare were placed on lockdown following reports of an armed man seen roaming the Mead Vale area. The alert came after a member of the public notified police about the suspicious …
Businesses in Clevedon, a picturesque Somerset seaside town, have staged a second protest against North Somerset Council’s proposed on-street parking charges, fearing the move could trigger widespread closures of independent …
Weston Marine Lake has officially closed as of October 2nd to undergo extensive improvement works aimed at revitalizing this cherished tidal lake. North Somerset Council initiated the project on October 1st, with the …