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North Somerset Council has issued its starkest warning yet about the scale of the financial crisis facing local authorities, with a funding gap of more than £10 million for next year and £33 million over the next four years.

Two play areas in Yatton will be maintained and run by Yatton Parish Council from today after North Somerset Council transferred management, marking the first asset handover to take place through North Somerset’s Local Devolution programme. 

North Somerset Council is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new Tree Trail in Trendlewood Park, Nailsea. 

North Somerset Council is reminding residents that there are only two weeks to go before the consultation period for North Somerset Local Plan 2041:Pre-submission Plan, (Reg 19) closes. The consultation period will close at 5:00 pm on Friday 12 December. 

North Somerset Council is delighted to announce the return of Health Walks to Worle after a break of almost five years, thanks to the dedication of newly trained volunteer walk leaders.

Residents are invited to have their say on the future of the Council Tax Reduction scheme provided in North Somerset.

New local bus network guides are being delivered directly to households across North Somerset, providing clear route maps, timetables, information on local services, WESTlink and a 50% discount offer for a day’s unlimited travel. 

Local community groups and organisations including North Somerset Council are set to begin “16 days of Activism” as part of a global initiative to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.  

North Somerset Council is celebrating the success of its new recycling and waste collection service, thanking residents for embracing the change and helping boost recycling across the area.

North Somerset Council has expressed deep disappointment at the Government’s response to the Fair Funding Review, warning that the changes will leave the area worse off and fail to deliver the fairness promised.

Schools in North Somerset have been recognised through the national Modeshift STARS awards, which promote safe, healthy, active and sustainable travel for pupils and families.

Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council, and South Gloucestershire Council with Barnardo’s, are excited to launch their very first joint Infant Feeding Celebration Week later this month.

North Somerset Council is inviting care leavers, and anyone seeking support into work, to a dedicated Employability Day on Tuesday 25 November as part of Care Leavers Month 2025. 

Significant progress has been made in reducing carbon emissions across North Somerset, but challenges remain in achieving the 2030 net zero target.

Following a recent resignation, an election was held yesterday (Thursday 13 November) to elect a new councillor for the Long Ashton ward on North Somerset Council. Mike Dunn, representing The Green Party was elected.