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Grants for rural businesses and community groups

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.

illustration of people crossing a road with different forms of travel and transport

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. 

Overhead shot of Birnbeck Pier

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. 

Image shows roadworks in progress sign

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.

Story Garden logo for Summer Reading Challenge 2025

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.

Image of Worle High Street road and surrounding shops

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. 

Image shows roadworks in progress sign

3:03pm - 23 June 2025

Essential works to improve the surface of key roads in North Somerset begins in July. 

Opportunity North Somerset

2:22pm - 23 June 2025

North Somerset Council is offering free employment and skills support through Opportunity North Somerset.

A photograph of a bus hub in Alexandra Parade in Weston. There is a sign to the right showing directions to various town areas, and to the left you can see bus stops through a row of green trees.

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.

A38 satellite map

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.

Teddy bear on a bed

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.

Rural England Prosperity Fund

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.

The logo for the Local Plan 2040

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).

A person reading a book with laptop and phone

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.

a child swimming underwater

12:48pm - 10 June 2025

Swimming pools across North Somerset are benefitting from energy efficiency improvements in a bid to reduce carbon emissions.