http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk© North Somerset Council 2010The latest news from North Somerset Councilhttp://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Community/News/news-20120402-saturdads.htmWed, 11 Apr 2012 08:05:36 GMTNSC News Team{94FB5467-3174-447D-827D-5967795B1544}A group aimed at giving fathers the opportunity to have quality playtime with their children is being held in Weston.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Community/News/news-20120411-tropproposalsnotviablesaysexpertreport.htmWed, 11 Apr 2012 08:37:32 GMTNSC News Team{B14F615E-D934-4E34-89AF-B59903929CD7}A report by expert property consultants has concluded that the proposals submitted by Trop (WsM) Ltd for the redevelopment of the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare are based on a number of uncertainties, and cost estimates are mainly below the eventual likely costs.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Your+Council/News/news-20120411-councilssupportofwestonsregenerationcontinues.htmWed, 11 Apr 2012 12:20:59 GMTNSC News Team{1F506C9C-A912-445E-967E-0E38221E576C}As part of our continued commitment to regeneration and employment in Weston-super-Mare, we announced yesterday the purchase of two buildings adjacent to the Town Hall site.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Education/News/news-20120411-goldstandardschoolmeals.htmWed, 11 Apr 2012 14:48:47 GMTNSC News Team{FB88FE47-CC91-45FD-AFBA-3913D3F93449}Gold standard catering and a lower price for meals! This is what many school pupils in North Somerset can look forward to from the beginning of next term.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Social+care/News/news-20120412-improvinghealthandsocialcareinnorthsomerset.htmThu, 12 Apr 2012 11:32:22 GMTNSC News Team{8991BFF6-A848-46CF-B1DF-01187EE5F0A5}Health and social care services in North Somerset look set to change as the organisations responsible for health and wellbeing gear up for even closer working.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/News/news-20120416-fascinatingfactsandbeautifulscenery.htmMon, 16 Apr 2012 11:55:21 GMTNSC News Team{E16F2221-9D12-49FC-9901-06C9832C0A92} http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/News/news-20120417-worldbooknight.htmTue, 17 Apr 2012 10:01:00 GMTNSC News Team{E10AC120-868D-41E0-9126-505F7EBB1897}Our library service and two leisure centres will be getting involved in the second annual World Book Night later this month.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Education/News/news-20120417-westontoddlersgethealthyheadstart.htmTue, 17 Apr 2012 11:18:29 GMTNSC News Team{1C9CB920-11E9-4C0A-B4D1-0A4188F782CC}Weston-super-Mare toddlers can get a healthy head start thanks to a new programme that opens its doors next month.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Environment/News/news-20120420-haveyoursayonnewparksandstreetscenecontract.htmFri, 20 Apr 2012 13:13:33 GMTNSC News Team{1C051210-F1A9-4FC0-AE9E-97B88983E1A5}Consultation over the proposed contracts to deliver grounds maintenance, tree surgery and street cleansing in North Somerset is to take place over the next few weeks.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Environment/News/news-20120424-howuphillhillismanaged.htmTue, 24 Apr 2012 11:06:06 GMTNSC News Team{1549E89E-15E2-4F8D-B0F7-97247C4DAB76}A document setting out how a nature reserve in Weston-super-Mare will be managed over the next five years is being updated and local people are being urged to 'get vocal, be heard' with their views.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Community/News/news-20120425-firstaidatworkcourses.htmWed, 25 Apr 2012 10:43:53 GMTNSC News Team{638D84CC-5450-423B-A18C-E5A52844F67A}We have organised two first aid courses to be held at The Campus in Weston-super-Mare.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Education/News/news-20120427-mendfivetoseveninweston.htmFri, 27 Apr 2012 12:51:59 GMTNSC News Team{627787F1-8F7B-4687-B026-93544CD648A9}Parents with children aged 5-7 living in Weston-super-Mare can now sign up for a free healthy lifestyle programme with their child.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Social+care/News/news-20120508-gettingpeoplebackonthepathofindependence.htmTue, 08 May 2012 11:16:35 GMTNSC News Team{E6E65CC8-D152-4730-B417-D6E856C3F9CF} http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Business/News/news-20120508-roguetraderincourt.htmTue, 08 May 2012 11:27:29 GMTNSC News Team{C66DE732-AF7E-4406-84D4-64159310FE15} http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Education/News/news-20120509-rightnote.htmWed, 09 May 2012 13:46:35 GMTNSC News Team{8B4EE5FC-DB45-4746-835C-27C5C5144914} http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Environment/News/news-20120509-roundaboutart.htmWed, 09 May 2012 14:44:45 GMTNSC News Team{C838AAE1-DAF0-45EC-B93B-43D54BFEB695}A roundabout in Weston-super-Mare will soon see a sculpture designed by a Weston College student.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/News/news-20120510-gettingintheswim.htmThu, 10 May 2012 14:01:27 GMTNSC News Team{5A4A0713-F14A-426D-AEE4-8AB35E70B453}If you have thought about trying a new physical activity/sport on your own or with a group of friends or work colleagues who would like to get fit in a fun way, why not get together and get involved!http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Business/News/news-20120511-leisurebusinessopportunities.htmFri, 11 May 2012 10:14:05 GMTNSC News Team{E3BEAFEB-DEC8-495A-8D9F-6F05F2AA3B81}Over £250,000 is set to be invested in a Portishead approach golf course, following the letting of the lease to the site in Nore Rd by us.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/News/news-20120511-awardforwestonsbeach.htmFri, 11 May 2012 13:37:40 GMTNSC News Team{DCBCAD73-470A-4DE0-B777-B6756C078F2B}The Quality Coast Award flag will fly proudly on Weston-super-Mare's seafront again this year following the news that the resort's beach has been awarded this nationally-recognised accolade.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Housing/News/news-20120515-landlordexpo.htmTue, 15 May 2012 14:19:54 GMTNSC News Team{88160EC3-9539-4392-9429-41CE2BA37B2F}Landlord Expo, the biggest free event for landlords in the South West and the largest local authority-organised event in the UK, comes to Bristol on Thursday May 31 from noon till 7pm.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Education/News/news-201205216-childrenscentreisgoodofsted.htmWed, 16 May 2012 11:10:48 GMTNSC News Team{CA01338F-3E4E-4781-BDB0-4EDB535E7BA9}'Banwell, Winscombe and Sandford is a good children’s centre. Despite its small size and operating part-time, good collaboration with other centres and local authority and health agencies ensures that families with young children are supported well.' This is one of the many positive comments from the recent Ofsted inspection of the children's centre.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Education/News/news-20120516-onyourmarks.htmWed, 16 May 2012 15:23:57 GMTNSC News Team{B40CBA06-E1E0-4E16-846E-C5519ED37543}An event to get youngsters into the swing for the Olympics takes place in Weston-super-Mare next monthhttp://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/News/news-20120515-olympicflame.htmFri, 18 May 2012 10:15:52 GMTNSC News Team{45414B50-02A8-4A8C-A1A8-3E4A83641660} http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/News/news-20120518-walkingforhealth.htmFri, 18 May 2012 11:07:02 GMTNSC News Team{EA290FA9-A455-43DC-A0D0-EB29BB812131}Here are details of health walks coming up in the area for the week beginning 28 May.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Education/News/news-20120521-walktoschoolweek.htmMon, 21 May 2012 15:29:06 GMTNSC News Team{A1AA8307-FB35-4787-BD47-B0B7F36FC60D} http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/News/news-20120518-thetorchisalmosthere.htmTue, 22 May 2012 10:01:56 GMTNSC News Team{DDCE91E7-C756-45DC-8EC3-37425CF42AD7}As the district prepares to welcome the Olympic torch relay next week, we are encouraging everyone to take the opportunity to witness the event.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Community/News/news-201205-lastminuteadviceolympictorchrelay.htmTue, 22 May 2012 16:11:44 GMTNSC News Team{C7D65B38-4FB3-4E6A-80F8-56046C9E15E0} http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/News/news-20120523-communitygamesfundinglaunched.htmWed, 23 May 2012 09:02:17 GMTNSC News Team{D309FEB9-A77F-4D50-95BF-AC9A73FAB837}The West of England Sport Trust (Wesport), in partnership with Quartet Community Foundation, has launched a fund to support communities in celebrating the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games through the Community Games programme.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Education/News/news-20120523-goodofsted.htmWed, 23 May 2012 12:05:21 GMTNSC News Team{49E3E29F-6C75-47FC-8C3B-7D4898DAEE12} http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Business/News/news-20120523-taxichecksatbristolairport.htmWed, 23 May 2012 12:42:06 GMTNSC News Team{C51933D5-CC89-4441-BF26-49CC17FE80E1}We took part in a multi-agency taxi- enforcement exercise at Bristol Airport last week.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Business/News/news-20120524-newconcessionawarded.htmThu, 24 May 2012 15:41:37 GMTNSC News Team{8FC7074A-5E24-4EA7-B80E-D0BFF54D522E}Half a million pounds is set to be invested in one of Weston-super-Mare's seaside attractions.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/News/news-20120524-makingthemostofyourschoolvisittoweston.htmThu, 24 May 2012 15:48:26 GMTNSC News Team{1AFC7B29-8CCA-4C8E-BAF8-02DCF2311443}Weston-super-Mare is the ideal place to bring your school group for a fantastic day at the seaside!http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Education/News/news-20120525-celebratingmusic.htmFri, 25 May 2012 09:49:03 GMTNSC News Team{253BA8C5-8F4C-4734-A8B7-33D16860EC1A}A celebration music workshop is taking place at St John the Evangelist School in Clevedon on Monday, 28 May.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/News/news-20120525-bigbooksale.htmFri, 25 May 2012 15:00:57 GMTNSC News Team{B5759247-8421-4CA3-90F6-11E6CC079A35}Portishead Library will be holding a 'Big Book Sale' on Saturday 16 June from 9.30am to 2.30pm and Sunday 17 June from 10.30am to 2.30pm.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/News/news-20120525-librariessupportingnationalinitiatives.htmTue, 29 May 2012 07:53:17 GMTNSC News Team{01E65682-7F67-404B-B1F5-FC8B37ADF3DE}Libraries in North Somerset are supporting two national projects next month.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Business/News/news-20120529-carclockerspaytheprice.htmTue, 29 May 2012 12:21:24 GMTNSC News Team{8ACE5A14-F11B-40FE-81CE-468DF7F6D106}Two fraudsters from Weston-super-Mare have been ordered to pay more than £92,000 for their part in a number of car clocking scams.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/News/news-20120529-beachvolleyballsessions.htmTue, 29 May 2012 12:39:47 GMTNSC News Team{D521F4F0-5DA2-4615-B031-7423AF09C5DF}We are entering the Olympic spirit this summer by organising beach volleyball coaching sessions.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Environment/News/news-20120529-bankholidayrecyclingandwastecollections.htmTue, 29 May 2012 12:57:28 GMTNSC News Team{00236813-A749-4437-B543-C615F395555F}We are reminding residents that there's no change to your collection day over the coming bank holidays.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Environment/News/news-20120529-haveyoursayondogcontrolorders.htmTue, 29 May 2012 14:25:27 GMTNSC News Team{CAE300AB-007D-4080-BCEB-90607948A9D9}To encourage responsible dog ownership and to provide a cleaner and safer environment, we are planning to introduce new control orders across the district.http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Education/News/news-20120530-windwhistle.htmWed, 30 May 2012 10:16:10 GMTNSC News Team{61BA2EB0-45B9-4E50-8CD5-B684C360C8D6}