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Walk leaders

12:50pm - 4 November 2022

Do you love being out in the fresh air? Are you reasonably active? Would you like to help other people get healthier? If the answer to these questions is yes, then the free training from North Somerset Council to become a Health Walk Leader is for you!

A photo of TV gardening personality Rachel de Thame presenting a certificate to representatives from Portishead in Bloom at the Britain in Bloom Awards 2022.

2:30pm - 3 November 2022

North Somerset communities have scooped a host of accolades in year's Britain in Bloom awards, including Portishead winning gold in the national competition.

hands with red painted fingernails holding a warm drink in a black ceramic mug

3:41pm - 2 November 2022

More than 40 Community Living Rooms are now open across North Somerset as free and welcoming spaces for anyone who needs extra support to keep warm this winter.

house on building plans

12:45pm - 2 November 2022

Future possible housing and employment development on land owned by North Somerset Council will be considered by councillors at the full council meeting on Tuesday 8 November.

Birnbeck Pier

8:33am - 2 November 2022

Birnbeck Pier is to be awarded a £234,761 development grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the repair and regeneration of the Grade II* listed pier.

Cost of Living advice through North Somerset Together

4:11pm - 26 October 2022

North Somerset Council has announced further financial support for local residents struggling with essential living costs as part of its wider strategy to help local families with the cost-of-living crisis.

child playing in autumn leaves

8:33am - 25 October 2022

This half-term there are plenty of free and low-cost fun activities happening across North Somerset to help make the pennies go further for families feeling the squeeze.

Birnbeck 2022

5:00pm - 20 October 2022

Birnbeck Pier will be saved from the brink of collapse thanks to £3,55m of funding awarded by the National Heritage Memorial Fund from the Cultural Assets Fund (CAF).

group of people walking down a public footpath

3:00pm - 19 October 2022

North Somerset residents will be supported to get more active and improve their wellbeing thanks to funding announced by North Somerset Council and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB), as part of ongoing work to tackle health inequalities across the area.

A vending machine for STI and HIV testing kits - tall, white machine with large touchscreen on the front

10:10am - 19 October 2022

New vending machines offering free sexual health testing kits have been launched in four venues across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire by Unity Sexual Health, the sexual health service led by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

young girl with a magnifying glass inspecting books on a shelf

3:30pm - 18 October 2022

There’s a lot happening across North Somerset’s libraries this month (October 2022), so here’s a round-up of some of the free events still to come – including over half term – that residents are invited to attend and can look forward to.

A photo of Castle Batch Children's Centre in Worle.

12:15pm - 18 October 2022

The Castle Batch Children’s Centre and Family Hub in Worle is opening its doors this half term for a day packed with free activities and attractions. Everyone is invited to pop along and find out more on Wednesday 26 October between noon and 4pm.

roadworks stop sign

12:08pm - 18 October 2022

Hutton residents are being asked to give their views on plans for a 20mph zone in the village.

a large walking group with a mix of male and female

9:55am - 18 October 2022

North Somerset residents are being encouraged to join hundreds of other people and take part in the council’s popular, free walking programme.

Close up of a white heart painted onto the back of a wooden bench

9:27am - 18 October 2022

Projects to help people’s mental health are to receive much needed funding as North Somerset Council and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) continue their work to tackle health inequalities and support North Somerset residents.