Reform UK Welcomes Second Councillor on North Somerset Council Tuesday, April 7, 2026 reformuk northsomerset councillor andycole localpolitics elections conservative liberaldemocrat byelection council Reform UK has strengthened its presence on North Somerset Council with the addition of Andy Cole, the independent councillor for Nailsea Golden Valley. Cole, a longstanding local politician since 1995, announced his decision … Read More
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
How North Somerset Balances Major Regeneration Projects Amid Financial Struggles Friday, April 3, 2026 northsomerset regeneration capitalbudget revenuebudget socialcare infrastructure counciltax grants birnbeckpier portisheadrailway North Somerset is undergoing a significant period of transformation. Key projects like the restoration of Birnbeck Pier and the reopening of the Portishead railway are well underway. Meanwhile, the Tropicana is being … Read More
How Can Cash-Strapped North Somerset Afford Major Regeneration Projects? Friday, April 3, 2026 northsomerset regeneration councilbudget capitalspending revenuebudget socialcare infrastructure funding birnbeckpier portisheadrailway North Somerset is undergoing a remarkable transformation. From the restoration of Birnbeck Pier and the reopening of the Portishead railway to the redevelopment of the Tropicana as a nationally significant venue and the … 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 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