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Worle interchange

9:25am - 18 February 2026

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.

Tropicana open space

10:29am - 17 February 2026

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

Garden Waste Renewal 2026

10:01am - 16 February 2026

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. 

Hand turning up a radiator temperature dial

11:24am - 12 February 2026

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). 

Bournville Chocolate Garden

11:04am - 11 February 2026

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. 

A man snapping an unlit cigarette in half

9:00am - 11 February 2026

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. 

This shows a picture of the Town Hall in Weston

10:12am - 10 February 2026

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.  

This shows a picture of the Town Hall in Weston

9:54am - 6 February 2026

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

happy baby

1:00pm - 5 February 2026

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.

App update image

10:24am - 4 February 2026

North Somerset Council is launching a number of updates to its popular mobile app today (Monday 2 February), introducing a new modern design and a range of features to help residents access council services quickly and easily.

This shows someone looking at a book

3:49pm - 3 February 2026

North Somerset Council has today (Tuesday 3 February) published its detailed recommendations for the future of local library services.

Sign showing terms of Weston RPS

11:14am - 2 February 2026

From today (Monday 2 February), eligible residents and businesses can purchase permits for the new Residents Parking Scheme pilot in Weston-super-Mare. 

Photo of Household Waste Recycling Centre

10:10am - 2 February 2026

A new booking system to improve how residents use North Somerset’s recycling centres launches today (Monday 2 February) at the Weston-super-Mare site. 

Birnbeck Pier

2:06pm - 30 January 2026

Work continues at pace to restore Birnbeck Pier with North Somerset Council’s contractor Mackley on site from Monday (2 February) in preparation for works to start on the pier itself.

Christmas trees being chipped for animal enclosures

11:15am - 30 January 2026

North Somerset’s annual Christmas tree-cycling initiative has now wrapped up for the 2025/26 festive season, marking its most successful year yet.