Three Libraries ‘Highly Likely’ to Close Amid North Somerset Council Budget Cuts Friday, August 1, 2025 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts closures community consultation worle pill winscombe council Three libraries in North Somerset—Worle, Pill, and Winscombe—are facing possible closure as the council enacts significant cuts to its libraries budget. The council has announced it is “highly likely” that all … Read More
Major Bus Service Changes to Enhance Clarity and Connectivity in Weston-super-Mare Friday, August 1, 2025 weston-super-mare busservices firstbus connectivity timetable publictransport bristol northsomerset sustainability electricbuses sport Significant changes to bus services in Weston-super-Mare and nearby regions will take effect from August 31, aiming to improve route clarity, connectivity, and coverage. FirstBus, in collaboration with North Somerset Council … Read More
Controversial Housing Plans Resurface in Congresbury After Previous Rejections Wednesday, July 30, 2025 housing congresbury development affordable infrastructure community planning objections transport northsomerset Controversial plans to build 70 new homes in Congresbury, a village east of Weston-super-Mare, are back on the table under new developers Allison South West. This comes after North Somerset Council rejected similar proposals … Read More
Hutton Hill Road Reopens After 17-Month Closure Due to Wall Collapse Saturday, July 26, 2025 hutton closure reopening wallcollapse northsomerset roadsafety repairs traffic infrastructure council Hutton Hill Road in Hutton has officially reopened after being closed for 17 months since February 2024. The closure was necessary after a private wall collapsed, posing a serious safety risk to residents and road users. … Read More
Most Dangerous Places to Live Revealed in New Crime Map Friday, July 25, 2025 crime somerset avon bristol northsomerset bath homeoffice fraud crimerates ons Recent Home Office statistics reveal that crime is increasing across Somerset, with certain areas facing significantly higher risks. A new crime map highlights the neighborhoods where residents are most vulnerable to becoming … Read More
Mosque Expansion Planning Comments Removed Amid Racism Concerns Thursday, July 24, 2025 mosque planning weston-super-mare racism northsomerset community islam architecture council diversity North Somerset Council has taken the unusual step of removing all public comments from its planning portal regarding a mosque expansion application in Weston-super-Mare, following an influx of offensive and racist objections. … Read More