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Graphic showing a house with all the low carbon technologies the grant could fund: solar panels, various types of insulation and air source heat pump

9:53am - 5 July 2023

Low income households in North Somerset without gas central heating may be eligible for a new round of funding to install energy-saving, low carbon heating measures in their home.

Members of North Somerset Council Executive celebrating the launch of the birthday offer

1:01am - 5 July 2023

The website for local residents to apply for their free month of birthday travel is now live.

Locals with August birthdays can now apply for a month of free bus use at www.birthdaybus.co.uk 

hand holding a megaphone

11:00am - 4 July 2023

North Somerset Council has demonstrated its commitment to reduce street drinking and antisocial behaviour by successfully prosecuting a man from Weston-super-Mare with its first Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

People of all ages outside running, smiling and laughing.

9:45am - 4 July 2023

A new, free, community event is coming to Ellenborough Park (West) in Weston-super-Mare and people of all ages are invited to get involved!

Close up of lots of cigarette ends

11:04am - 3 July 2023

Another stop smoking support clinic is set to launch later this month in Weston-super-Mare, as North Somerset Council continues its work to help people across the area live healthier lifestyles.

A Reading Agency graphic that reads Summer Reading Challenge 2023 Ready, Set, Read! The background is a cartoon of various children and young people dressed as though they're taking part in sports

10:30am - 30 June 2023

Children aged four to 11 are invited to get involved in the Summer Reading Challenge for free by signing-up at any North Somerset library from Saturday 8 July. This year’s theme is the power of play, sport, games and physical activity.

Close up of double red line markings on the side of a road

10:27am - 30 June 2023

Double red lines will be installed on a section of the A38 near Bristol Airport from Monday (3 July) to improve road safety.

hands holding with a key in the palm

12:18pm - 28 June 2023

Landlords and owners of empty homes in North Somerset are being invited to a free event next month to find out more about help and incentives on offer to support local families find a home.

Baytree pupils attend a brick laying event

1:30pm - 27 June 2023

Baytree pupils enjoyed another visit to their new school building, which is currently under construction in Clevedon. 

artists impression of Banwell Bypass

2:05pm - 23 June 2023

Work to deliver the Banwell bypass is continuing as North Somerset Council builds on momentum of successfully securing planning permission, preparing for July’s public inquiry into Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO) for land required for the scheme.

An older couple on a bus

11:38am - 21 June 2023

The next major bus improvement scheme planned for North Somerset is set to begin on Beggar Bush Lane next month as part of ambitious bus service improvements which will make bus travel faster, greener, more reliable, convenient, and co-ordinated across the region.

A photo taken inside the new Nailsea Library to show the layout of furniture and location of reception desk in front of the entrance

12:00pm - 20 June 2023

Nailsea Library is set to open in its new home at 6-8 Colliers Walk, formerly occupied by HSBC bank, on Wednesday 19 July.

A photo of the beach and sand dunes that run between Royal Sands and Uphill in Weston-super-Mare

11:00am - 20 June 2023

Work starts this week (w/c Monday 19 June) which will see fencing installed in front of sand dunes on the beach between Royal Sands and Uphill in Weston-super-Mare.

National Pier Society members on the Grand Pier

3:26pm - 19 June 2023

The National Piers Society held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in North Somerset this weekend (16-18 June) where the Grand Pier, Birnbeck Pier and Clevedon Pier were all high on the agenda.

View of homes and Blagdon Lake

10:53am - 19 June 2023

North Somerset Council has launched a rural capital grant programme today (Monday 19 June) that is open for applications from both businesses and community groups located in an eligible rural area to help improve productivity, connectivity and boost prosperity.