School with ‘Kind Hearts and Determined Minds’ Impresses Ofsted in Latest Report Tuesday, May 19, 2026 ofsted primaryschool inclusion wellbeing leadership community achievement education northsomerset curriculum Churchill Primary School, located in the village of Langford, North Somerset, has received high praise in a recent Ofsted inspection report. Serving 204 pupils, the school impressed inspectors with its warm, inclusive … Read More
Former Leader Returns to North Somerset Council Cabinet in Groundbreaking AI Role Monday, May 18, 2026 northsomerset ai artificialintelligence localgovernment digitaltransformation stevebridger publicservice councilleadership dataliteracy communityengagement North Somerset Council has made history by appointing a dedicated cabinet member for artificial intelligence—the first known instance of such a role at any council in England. Steve Bridger, a former council leader … Read More
Growing Concern for Missing Baby Alpaca Banff in Goblin Combe Saturday, May 16, 2026 alpaca missing northsomerset goblincombe banff animalwelfare theft search community farm A community in North Somerset is rallying to find Banff, a ten-month-old baby alpaca who mysteriously disappeared from his paddock in Goblin Combe, near Cleeve. Banff, one of four young alpacas owned by Tam Harrisson of … Read More
North Somerset’s Second Youngest Councillor Takes Helm of Conservative Opposition Friday, May 15, 2026 northsomerset conservative michaelpryke council opposition leadership localgovernment councillors politics tropicana At just 26 years old, Michael Pryke, one of North Somerset’s youngest councillors, has stepped into the significant role of leader of the Conservative opposition group. Representing Cleveland Walton, Pryke is the council’s … Read More
North Somerset’s Second Youngest Councillor Takes Helm as Conservative Opposition Leader Friday, May 15, 2026 northsomerset councillor conservative leadership council politics opposition localgovernment tropicana michaelpryke Michael Pryke, one of the youngest councillors in North Somerset, has been appointed leader of the Conservative opposition group, marking a new chapter in local politics. At just 26 years old and representing Cleveland … Read More
North Somerset Council to Inspect Rubbish Bags in New Recycling Crackdown Friday, May 15, 2026 northsomerset recycling waste environment booking inspection recyclingcentres westonsupermare portishead backwell North Somerset Council is stepping up its efforts to improve waste recycling by introducing a new policy requiring staff at recycling centres to open and inspect rubbish bags. This initiative aims to ensure residents are not … Read More