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A photo taken of Birnbeck Pier from the road above looking out to sea

2:30pm - 15 April 2024

A planning application has been submitted on North Somerset Council’s behalf outlining proposals for the first phase of its work on the Birnbeck Pier project.

artists impression of Banwell Bypass

2:06pm - 15 April 2024

North Somerset Council have restarted environmental enabling works needed to build the Banwell bypass. The works include new planting, fencing and some vegetation clearance. 

charger plugged into an electric vehicle charging socket

11:25am - 12 April 2024

North Somerset Council is asking people to put forward potential locations after receiving funding to improve the charging infrastructure in the area.

First Bus and young people

3:14pm - 10 April 2024

Young care leavers are accessing free bus travel across North Somerset and the West of England Combined Authority areas, thanks to the WESTfares pass. Since the scheme was launched in November for national Care Leavers Week, over 400 applications have been submitted for a pass and over 26,000 free journeys have been made. 

New disabled access lift under construction at Weston Playhouse

3:10pm - 10 April 2024

Construction of a new disabled access lift at the Playhouse Theatre in Weston-super-Mare is now under way. 

Image of a ballot paper being posted into a ballot box

11:16am - 10 April 2024

Residents in North Somerset are being urged to register to vote and check their Voter ID so they can have their say on who represents them in the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner election.

Sign outside the Town Hall, Weston

10:30am - 9 April 2024

A new planting scheme has been created for the floral clock in Weston-super-Mare’s town centre, and plants are expected arrive at the end of April. 

Storm water and flooding on Clevedon seafront

4:00pm - 8 April 2024

With high tides and strong winds forecast for the next few days, North Somerset residents are being urged to be aware of the anticipated conditions. 

somerset square nailsea

3:26pm - 5 April 2024

North Somerset Council is supporting local businesses and social enterprises to increase the viability of remaining in or taking on town centre units across the region. The Town Centre Occupancy Project, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), aims to provide support for businesses to achieve both sustainability and growth.  

the hive

12:35pm - 3 April 2024

Business Support Unlocked (BSU) launched in April 2023 and continues to provide completely free access to information and guidance on starting and managing a business. This includes support with early growth, key priorities and even future proofing through development of sustainable business practices.  

EV cars getting charged on the street

3:07pm - 28 March 2024

More on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging points are set be installed across North Somerset thanks to hundreds of thousands of pounds of new funding.

Image of Carlton Street car park in Weston-super-Mare

12:18pm - 28 March 2024

The upper floors of Carlton Street car park in Weston-super-Mare will remain closed for the foreseeable future.

Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare

1:42pm - 26 March 2024

In-person information events to find out more about two important North Somerset Council consultations are now open for bookings.

Weston high street

3:00pm - 25 March 2024

A planning application has been submitted on North Somerset Council’s behalf outlining proposals to renovate and restore three shops on Weston’s High Street.

mobile library

8:00am - 25 March 2024

North Somerset Libraries have secured more than £309k in funding through the Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF), administered by Arts Council England, to purchase a new electric library outreach vehicle.