News

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.

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.

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.

9:00am - 9 June 2025
Pioneering changes to make recycling easier and reduce waste in North Somerset have now begun.

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.

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.

10:48am - 3 June 2025
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.

3:53pm - 2 June 2025
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.

4:42pm - 30 May 2025
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.

3:03pm - 30 May 2025
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.

4:50pm - 29 May 2025
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.

11:04am - 28 May 2025
People across North Somerset are being invited to have ‘a seat at the table’ in shaping the decisions that affect their daily lives by joining the North Somerset Citizens’ Panel.

10:12am - 28 May 2025
Young people leaving care, aged up to 25, will now soon be able to travel free on buses in the wider region, thanks to funding secured by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and North Somerset Council.

2:04pm - 27 May 2025
There are set to be changes to bus services in North Somerset, following feedback from the local community.

4:29pm - 23 May 2025
More school places for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) took a step closer after North Somerset Council approved allocating Department for Education funds to pay for a new SEND resource base at Gordano School in Portishead.