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Wearing a face covering in shops and supermarkets will be mandatory from Friday (24 July) to minimise the overall risk of coronavirus.

As the school holidays near, parents and carers may be looking for childcare and activities during the summer break.

The deadline for small businesses in North Somerset to apply for a Discretionary Business Grant has been extended.

I would like to reflect on the shocking and sad death of George Floyd and the protests and demonstrations across the world that followed. Locally we saw peaceful, reflective protests in Weston and Portishead. 

Working with Historic England, North Somerset Council has received backing from full council to begin a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) to acquire Birnbeck Pier.

Waste and recycling collections in North Somerset will start earlier during hot spells this summer to avoid crews having to work in extreme heat conditions.

Regent Street in Weston-super-Mare will become a pedestrian and cycling zone to support social distancing and economic recovery. 

As pubs, cafes and restaurants start to reopen, and as the economy begins to ease out of lock-down, plans to introduce al-fresco dining across North Somerset have been announced.

The establishment of the proposed England Coast Path along North Somerset’s beautiful coastline has moved a step nearer. 

Click and connect has been rolled out to more libraries as part of the phased re-opening of library services in North Somerset.

Play areas across North Somerset will be open by Saturday (11 July).

People enjoying the beautiful North Somerset coast and country are being asked to behave responsibly.

A group of independent shops in Weston-super-Mare, known as the Weston Collective, are coming together to create a permanent shop in the Sovereign Centre in Weston town centre.

A bike scheme for NHS workers has been launched by North Somerset Council.

Resurfacing work on parts of the Strawberry Line has been completed.