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new cycle path on Hill Road in Clevedon

6:04pm - 20 November 2023

The results of a review into an active travel scheme on The Beach and Hill Road in Clevedon have been announced tonight (Monday 20 November).

A photograph of a gate on a Public Rights of Way with a green box fixed to the post

8:30am - 15 November 2023

North Somerset Council has installed devices to count the number of people using its public rights of way across the area. Throughout North Somerset there are over 500 miles of public rights of way. The new counters will provide a simple and effective way of monitoring usage and are a great investment for gathering information which will be used to tailor the council’s maintenance programme, prioritising the routes that are used the most.

Happy school children running in a playground

4:49pm - 14 November 2023

North Somerset Council is set to introduce improvements outside several schools this autumn in a bid to encourage safer travel on foot or by wheel.

FREE Health promotion day. Take control of your health this winter. Thursday 30 November, 10am to 2pm, We Are Super Studios in The Sovereign, Weston. Get advice on the day: weight loss, stop smoking, liver testing, eat well, get active, mental health, housing, addiction support, covid and flu jabs (eligibility criteria apply).

10:56am - 14 November 2023

Health organisations are joining forces this month to help North Somerset residents take charge of their health this winter.

Cartoon of different types of worker with Healthy Workplaces logo

10:46am - 14 November 2023

Businesses across North Somerset are invited to take part in a special event later this month, to learn more about supporting employees and creating healthy work environments.

Backwell engagement event

11:53am - 13 November 2023

Local residents, community groups and businesses are being asked to put their views and comments forward to help shape plans for public transport design improvements for Backwell. 

View of homes and Blagdon Lake

10:07am - 8 November 2023

Seventeen businesses and community groups in rural areas of North Somerset are benefitting from £180,000 of funding designed to boost local innovation and productivity, and improve rural community infrastructure.

artists impression of Banwell Bypass

9:09am - 7 November 2023

At November’s Full Council meeting, North Somerset Council will decide whether to enter into the next stage of a contract to deliver the Banwell bypass with Alun Griffiths Ltd.

a view of Hill Road in Clevedon

4:29pm - 3 November 2023

The findings of an independent review regarding the recent active travel changes for Hill Road and The Beach in Clevedon will be shared at a public meeting on Monday 20 November in the town. 

Two people having drinks together - one holding a biscuit

3:36pm - 2 November 2023

More than 40 Community Living Rooms are open across North Somerset as free and welcoming spaces for residents to come together for friendly company, activities and a place to keep warm if needed this winter.

A black and white photo showing bomb damage caused to British houses with people talking and waving the Union Jack flag

10:30am - 2 November 2023

North Somerset Council’s library service is looking for people to share their Second World War objects and stories.

First Bus and young people

1:01pm - 25 October 2023

Young care experienced people in North Somerset can now sign-up for a free WESTfares bus pass.

ParkPlay

2:32pm - 24 October 2023

ParkPlay is coming to Clevedon and people of all ages are invited to get involved! It will be the fourth ParkPlay to launch in North Somerset to bring people from local communities together in parks and green spaces for 90 minutes of free, informal games and activity, every Saturday morning.

Family walking in autumn woods

10:53am - 20 October 2023

There’s plenty of free or low-cost activities across North Somerset to keep the children entertained this half-term.

A photo of the inside of North Somerset Council's CCTV control room showing a person at a desk looking at multiple screens

10:50am - 18 October 2023

Eight additional closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras are being installed in Weston-super-Mare thanks to a £28k combined investment by North Somerset Council and Avon & Somerset Police.