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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.

Local authority leaders and school children celebrate kids go free on buses announcement

11:36am - 10 June 2025

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.

Overhead view of Tropicana at night

10:00am - 10 June 2025

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.

a postal vote coming through a letterbox

11:08am - 9 June 2025

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.

romaquip-collection-vehicle

9:00am - 9 June 2025

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

Artworks by students of Voyage Learning Campus at Locking Road car park

12:01pm - 6 June 2025

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

Three cyclists on the pier to pier way

2:49pm - 4 June 2025

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.