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An image showing the number 7 bus at Weston Interchange

2:30pm - 7 March 2025

Works to make a simple but effective change at Weston Interchange, allowing for more flexible and efficient bus movements, start on Monday 10 March for three weeks. 

open sign in shop window

2:50pm - 6 March 2025

North Somerset Council has secured new powers to tackle empty shops and bring more businesses back to town centres as part of the UK government's High Street Rental Auctions scheme.

Secondary school pupils in a classroom

3:30pm - 4 March 2025

More than 97 per cent of young people in North Somerset were offered a place yesterday (Monday 3 March) to attend one of their top three preferred secondary schools from this September.

Map of North Somerset

10:21am - 28 February 2025

Voters across North Somerset are being invited to take part in a review of local governance arrangements.

An aerial view of the Churchill crossroads

2:43pm - 27 February 2025

Plans to future-proof the A38/A368 crossroads between Churchill and Langford have been approved for delivery.  

Copies of North Soemrset Life magazine on display

12:00pm - 27 February 2025

North Somerset Life magazine – North Somerset Council’s free printed magazine to all residents – will no longer be published after a council decision taken last week. 

Pile of wooden cubes with net zero logos

9:01am - 27 February 2025

North Somerset Council is launching the third round of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Green Business Grants, previously known as the Net Zero Business Grants. The funding will support energy efficiency and emissions reduction for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and eligible sole traders. 

buses in Weston-super-Mare

12:47pm - 26 February 2025

North Somerset communities are to see changes and improvements to bus services in the region from Sunday 6 April 2025, in a bid to offer improved travel options and a better coordinated bus network for residents. 

Close up of a 20 mph limit road sign

9:50am - 26 February 2025

Congresbury residents are being asked for their views on proposals for a 20mph zone in the village.

Bertie's Pet Store interior

10:07am - 25 February 2025

North Somerset Council has made it easier for businesses to succeed in local town centres. Thanks to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the Town Centre Occupancy Grant initiative has helped 21 local businesses grow sustainably. 

The Town Hall in Weston-super-Mare

3:08pm - 19 February 2025

Councillors approved this week (Tuesday 18 February) a balanced 2025/26 budget for North Somerset Council, including over £450million of capital investment – set to bring ambitious infrastructure improvements to the area.

Head and shoulder photo of Jo Walker, Chief Executive

11:29am - 17 February 2025

Jo Walker, Chief Executive of North Somerset Council, has announced today (Monday 17 February) that she’ll be stepping down from May.

A green garden waste bin

9:00am - 17 February 2025

People living in North Somerset are now able to subscribe to receive North Somerset Council’s garden waste collections for the year from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. 

sculptures in Portishead

10:36am - 14 February 2025

North Somerset Council is celebrating the success of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) community grants, which has so far supported 28 local organisations.

Family cycling in countryside

6:38pm - 12 February 2025

More new walking and cycling schemes for North Somerset took a step closer today after North Somerset Council was awarded over £441K by Active Travel England.