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People across North Somerset are being encouraged to complete free suicide prevention training to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day on Friday 10 September.

As schools return for the new academic year North Somerset Council’s public health teams are highlighting what the latest Covid rules could mean for pupils, staff and parents.

Neighbourhoods across North Somerset can now apply to close their roads and enjoy a traffic free community event, thanks to support from North Somerset Council.

A £280,000 scheme to improve the A370 between Congresbury and Weston will continue on Tuesday 7 September with a road closure between 9.30am and 3.30pm.

With high numbers of visitors expected in North Somerset this bank holiday weekend council health leaders urge everyone to keep coronavirus in mind.

A £250,000 council scheme to improve the B3133 North End Road in Yatton begins on Monday 6 September.

Additional parking has been made available for visitors and residents in Weston town centre. Dolphin Square will now offer temporary car parking for up to 200 parking spaces, and Locking Road car park will be offering 24 hr parking available. 

As the UN calls for ‘immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions’, residents across North Somerset will get their chance to save money on their energy bills, and play their part in cutting carbon emissions. It is all thanks to a new scheme launched by the West of England Combined Authority, led by Metro Mayor Dan Norris.

Members of the 1st Ashcombe Scouts Group have been helping volunteers to remove vegetation at the site of Worlebury Camp Iron Age hillfort.

North Somerset Council is making preparations to support refugees fleeing Afghanistan and will welcome refugee families and help them to resettle locally. 

After a two-year absence due to the Covid pandemic, North Somerset Council is delighted to announce the return of Weston Air Festival to Weston-super-Mare seafront next summer.

Heritage sites across Weston are getting ready to open their doors as people discover the impressive buildings and cultural heritage of Weston, as part of the national Heritage Open Days.

Health and care leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are calling on public support to help manage pressures on services, as an increase in non-Covid demand coincides with staffing challenges and continued hospitalisations from the virus.

North Somerset Council has released their summer film starring residents of the town enjoying a variety of summer events and activities.

North Somerset Council is teaming up with Avon Wildlife Trust to launch its 'rewilding champions' project, aiming to get communities involved with rewilding in their local areas.