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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.

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).

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.

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

That’s summer sorted. Children and young people under the age of 16 are set to be able to travel for free on buses across our region during the school holidays, thanks to new investment proposed by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, in partnership with North Somerset Council.

The next steps in North Somerset Council’s procurement of an experienced venue operator to lease the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare are set to be considered on Wednesday 18 June.

Thousands of voters who are registered for a postal vote are being asked to look out for an invitation from North Somerset Council to renew their voting method.

Pioneering changes to make recycling easier and reduce waste in North Somerset have now begun.

A gallery of artworks has been unveiled this week, bringing colour and creativity to Locking Road Car Park in Weston-super-Mare. 

A great way to get healthier, help the environment, save travel costs, and get out of the traffic is to commute to work via the Pier to Pier Way. 

North Somerset Council has launched the Portishead Business Survey today (Tuesday 3 June), inviting local businesses to share insights that will directly shape the allocation of the Portishead Economic Development Fund, worth £152,942.

A vibrant new 100-foot mural has taken shape along the Strawberry Line in Winscombe, thanks to a collaboration between North Somerset Council, the Strawberry Line Society, local artists, schools, and community members. 

Hospitals and schools across North Somerset and the West of England are set to benefit from around £33.5 million of new funding secured from government.

People in North Somerset with an eligible disability can now travel for free on local buses at any time of day, every day of the week. This includes peak busy travel times.

Voluntary organisations, community groups and sports clubs across North Somerset can once again apply to the Physical Activity Fund for up to £2,000 to support projects that will increase activity levels for residents.