North Somerset Councillor Resigns from Lib Dems Citing Shift Further Left Wednesday, March 11, 2026 resignation liberaldemocrats politics northsomerset councillor ideology labour localgovernment partyshift disillusionment Ash Cartman, a Long Ashton councillor and twice Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for North Somerset, has announced his resignation from the Liberal Democrat party after more than 15 years of membership. Citing an … Read More
A370 Road Closure and New 20mph Zone to Improve Safety in North Somerset Monday, March 9, 2026 a370 backwell northsomerset roadworks 20mph roadclosure busshelters pedestriancrossing safety infrastructure The A370 in North Somerset will be closed for nearly a week in April to allow for significant improvement works aimed at boosting safety and accessibility in Backwell. From Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17, the road will … Read More
A-road Closure Scheduled for April as New 20mph Zone Rolled Out in North Somerset Monday, March 9, 2026 a370 northsomerset backwell roadworks 20mph trafficclosure pedestriansafety busshelters highwayimprovements transport North Somerset Council is set to close a key section of the A370 in Backwell for nearly a week this April to carry out essential road improvement works. From Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17, the A370 will be closed daily … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Nailsea Economy Following End of Free Parking Saturday, March 7, 2026 nailsea parking economy businesses northsomerset charges highstreet council trade market Nailsea’s vibrant local economy is facing mounting challenges after North Somerset Council introduced parking charges at Station Road Car Park in June, ending a long-standing free parking policy. Many independent … Read More
Campaign Grows to Reopen Uphill Railway Station in Weston-super-Mare Saturday, March 7, 2026 uphill weston-super-mare railway transport campaign weca northsomerset reopening infrastructure publictransport sport A growing campaign is calling on North Somerset Council to reopen the long-forgotten Uphill railway station in Weston-super-Mare. The town currently has active stations at Weston-super-Mare and Weston Milton on the Bristol to … Read More
Call to Reopen Forgotten Uphill Railway Station in Weston-super-Mare Saturday, March 7, 2026 uphill weston-super-mare railway transport weca northsomerset railwaystation publictransport portishead feasibility sport Campaigners are urging North Somerset Council to consider reopening the disused Uphill railway station in Weston-super-Mare. This move aims to improve local transport connectivity and better serve key community locations. … Read More