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North Somerset Local Plan 2038 with various North Somerset landmarks

11:35am - 24 May 2022

Over 700 people and organisations have given their view on a key planning document that will shape the future development of North Somerset over the next 15 years.

A North Somerset Council garden waste bin with a 2022-23 permit attached.

4:20pm - 19 May 2022

North Somerset garden waste customers wishing to continue to receive collections after Friday 17 June must renew their subscription from today (Thursday 19 May).

An image of a poster created by North Somerset Council to help prevent fly-tipping.

12:40pm - 19 May 2022

A man from Pill has been ordered to pay more than £1,600 following a prosecution for fly-tipping brought by North Somerset Council.

Artist's impression of the new Baytree School building

10:46am - 18 May 2022

The Council has begun construction of the second site of Baytree School off Brookfield Walk in Clevedon, which will provide modern and improved facilities for children with very complex educational needs.

Launch of new service 50

4:39pm - 16 May 2022

Drivers who abuse bus lanes in Weston will soon face a fine.

A photo taken of people walking  along Clevedon seafront to mark Foster Care Fortnight 2022

3:47pm - 16 May 2022

This Foster Care Fortnight (Monday 9 to Sunday 22 May), people across North Somerset are being reminded of the vital service foster carers provide to make sure children and young people are cared for and supported to thrive.

Road sign that says 'road ahead closed'

3:59pm - 13 May 2022

Improvements to the A38 at Redhill are due to be carried out later this month.

New NSC chairperson Cllr Haverson with outgoing chairman Cllr Westwood

4:50pm - 12 May 2022

Cllr Karin Haverson was elected as the new Chairperson of North Somerset Council for the year ahead at the Annual Council Meeting held on Tuesday (10 May).

Sign outside the Town Hall, Weston

12:54pm - 11 May 2022

Due to changes in the way we now work, we no longer need two large office buildings. The pandemic has led to a shift towards home working and our ambition is to use our remaining office space more efficiently providing significant financial and environmental benefits.

A street in Weston-super-Mare at night

12:18pm - 11 May 2022

Weston-super-Mare is celebrating the renewal of its Purple Flag status this Saturday (14 May).

Councillor Steve Bridger

12:02pm - 11 May 2022

At last night’s Annual Council Meeting, North Somerset Council members elected Cllr Steve Bridger as the new Leader of the Council. Cllr Bridger’s appointment comes after Cllr Don Davies announced he was standing down from the role on Monday.

A photo of 132 and 134 High Street in Weston-super-Mare

12:02pm - 11 May 2022

Work starts today (Wednesday 11 May) on the fourth and fifth projects within Weston-super-Mare’s High Street Heritage Action Zone Shopfront Enhancement Scheme, managed by North Somerset Council.

bin man wearing orange overalls stood next to a North Somerset recycling lorry

4:00pm - 9 May 2022

GMB union members accepted a jointly agreed revised and improved pay offer in a ballot that took place last week (w/c Monday 2 May).

Welcome to North Somerset Council

11:11am - 9 May 2022

Cllr Don Davies has decided to stand down from his role as Leader of the Independent Group on North Somerset Council, and consequently as Leader of the Council.

two pairs of hands holding a plant together

9:53am - 6 May 2022

Community projects which help residents of all ages across North Somerset are benefiting from more than £75,000 in funding as part of North Somerset Council’s ongoing commitment to tackling health inequalities across the area.