News

4:38pm - 3 July 2025
A wide range of North Somerset projects have received support to overcome challenges such as limited access to services, poor connectivity and lower productivity thanks to funding from the government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). Applications for the next round of funding will be open until 12 noon on Friday 1 August.

10:35am - 3 July 2025
North Somerset Council is inviting everyone who lives, works, or studies in, or regularly visits the area to take part in a new Transport and Travel Survey this summer.

10:45am - 27 June 2025
This morning (Friday 27 June), the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) informed North Somerset Council they no longer wish to be involved in the delivery of the project to restore Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare.

9:36am - 26 June 2025
A snapshot of the health of North Somerset’s roads and the work being done to maintain them is now open to view in a new report.

1:23pm - 24 June 2025
Children in North Somerset are invited to join in the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, Story Garden which starts on Saturday 5 July.

1:15pm - 24 June 2025
Local residents, businesses and community groups are being asked to help shape final plans to transform Worle High Street and surrounding areas into a vibrant and safer place to live, work and visit.

3:03pm - 23 June 2025
Essential works to improve the surface of key roads in North Somerset begins in July.

2:22pm - 23 June 2025
North Somerset Council is offering free employment and skills support through Opportunity North Somerset.

9:00am - 23 June 2025
Work is starting today (Monday 23 June) to upgrade signage in Weston-super-Mare to help people to find their way around the town centre and along the seafront, and to visit places of interest.

8:24am - 20 June 2025
Plans for a series of improvement works along the A38 have taken an important step forward as North Somerset Council enter a design and build contract with Octavius.

6:28pm - 18 June 2025
New homes for looked after children and young people were given the green light after North Somerset Council’s Cabinet approved a £2million investment.

9:30am - 16 June 2025
Rural businesses and community groups across North Somerset are set to benefit from a new round of funding launching today (16 June), through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). This funding is for capital projects only and grants of £7,500 - £25,000 will be available. This means spending on lasting assets such as a building or equipment.

5:18pm - 10 June 2025
New homes and new employment sites for North Somerset are a step closer after North Somerset Council’s Cabinet will be reviewing additional potential sites next week (18 June).

3:58pm - 10 June 2025
North Somerset’s library service is at the heart of communities. It brings people together, supports learning, provides access to information, and opens doors to opportunity.

12:48pm - 10 June 2025
Swimming pools across North Somerset are benefitting from energy efficiency improvements in a bid to reduce carbon emissions.