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Final plans to save Birnbeck Pier, a Victorian structure in Weston-super-Mare, have been announced.

North Somerset Council and the RNLI have formally agreed to work together to renovate Birnbeck Pier, bringing vital lifesaving work back onto the island and allowing the public access to the Victorian pier once again.

North Somerset Council has successfully secured over £2.8m funding to support community initiatives to boost employment and enhance the skills of local people.

A crackdown on dog fouling and irresponsible dog ownership is taking place in North Somerset.

Exciting new plans to revamp the Sovereign Centre in Weston-super-Mare are underway.

North Somerset Council's innovative use of the new Noise App to investigate noise complaints has been recognised with a national award.

Local businesses are being urged to take advantage of a free business support package and sign up by the end of January 2022.

North Somerset Council responds to the publication of the latest CQC report for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) on Thursday 4 November.

Work to uncover an historic monument at Castle Batch in Worle has taken place.

Earlier this year North Somerset Council and Avon Wildlife Trust joined forces to monitor changes in biodiversity as the council began managing a quarter of its land with wildlife in mind. 

Landlords and owners of empty homes in North Somerset are invited to a free event next month to find out more about the help and incentives North Somerset Council can offer to those who provide private rented housing, helping vulnerable households in the area the find a home.

Funding to plant 3,000 smaller trees and 150 larger ones in local communities has been secured by North Somerset Council.

A public exhibition showcasing the finalists in an innovative art competition opens next Tuesday 2 November.

North Somerset Council is inviting the public to have their say as part of a consultation on retaining stone walls in Weston-super-Mare, which will run Tuesday 26 October – Tuesday 7 December 2021.  

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal unveiled a plaque to mark the official opening of The Food WorksSW in Weston-super-Mare today (Friday 22 October). 
 

Plans to host a series of food and drink events across the four main North Somerset towns has been announced.