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On Tuesday 24 February 2026, North Somerset Council approved changes to its Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTR) which helps low-income households pay their council tax. 

North Somerset Council has agreed, as of yesterday (24 February) evening, to implement a number of changes to its local library services following Full Council’s approval of the recommendations considered by Cabinet earlier this month.  

North Somerset Council has agreed a balanced budget for 2026/27 to protect the essential services that residents rely on, especially care and support for children, families, and older people.

North Somerset Council is inviting entrepreneurs, independent traders and watersports operators to apply for a series of brand-new business opportunities at Marine Lake in Weston-super-Mare. 

Major work to restore the railway between Portishead and Bristol begins this spring, and the public are invited to find out more at two drop-in sessions.

North Somerset Council has refreshed Weston-super-Mare's much‑loved Floral Clock with a new selection of hardy perennial plants designed to create a vibrant, attractive, and more sustainable display for the years ahead. 

A series of upgrades at Worle Interchange will soon begin to improve accessibility, safety and the overall experience for bus passengers. Work is scheduled to start Monday 23 February 2026 and continue through to May, supported by funding from the Government.

The first phase of improvement works for the Tropicana at Weston-super-Mare are complete after contractor Morgan Sindall Construction finishes demolition works.

North Somerset Council is reminding residents that garden waste subscription renewals – as well as new sign‑ups – are now open for the 2026/27 collection year. 

Following one of the wettest Januaries on record, help is available for residents struggling with cold, damp homes or rising energy bills through the WHAM scheme (Warmer Homes, Advice and Money). 

Residents in Weston-super-Mare’s South Ward are being invited to take part in a panel that will help decide the future leadership of the Pride in Place programme. 

In a powerful demonstration of regional collaboration, the Leaders and Directors of Public Health from every local authority in the South West have united to demand the immediate passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. 

After rocketing demand and costs for council services along with millions in reduced government funding, North Somerset Council has been given the go-ahead by Government this week to raise council tax in the year ahead beyond the usual limit in order to help balance its budget and continue delivering key council services.  

A new councillor has been elected to represent people in Clevedon South Ward following yesterday’s by-election (Thursday 5 February).

The support given to children and parents by North Somerset Council and Sirona care & health’s public health nursing teams and Family Hubs (previously Children’s Centres) has once again been recognised with a prestigious national award.