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a small model house and model car sat on top of paper building plans

3:00pm - 4 February 2025

A nationally-important Court of Appeal judgement has supported North Somerset Council’s approach to ensuring that new housing developments avoid land at risk of flooding.

A small bus on the road with 'Post 16 Transport consultation' above

9:16am - 3 February 2025

A consultation launched this week on proposed changes to Post-16 Home to School Transport (HTST) for young people, with a particular focus on those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

still water at Weston's Marine Lake against a pastel sunset

8:45am - 31 January 2025

North Somerset Council’s seafront team is planning a series of short temporary closures of Marine Lake in Weston-super-Mare over the coming months. This will enable regular maintenance to be carried out on the two sluice gates, which require frequent checks to ensure effective operation.

A photo taken in 2024 showing the poor condition of the pier deck. The image was taken on Birnbeck Island looking down the pier with Weston-super-Mare in the distance.

4:55pm - 30 January 2025

North Somerset Council has today (Thursday 30 January) published an open tender to find a specialist contractor to restore Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare.

laptop on desk

9:54am - 30 January 2025

North Somerset Council Library Services is excited to announce it has received a generous donation of laptops from the Good Things Foundation’s National Device Bank.  

Image shows roadworks in progress sign

2:00pm - 29 January 2025

Work to improve the condition of Dundry Lane, Dundry will begin on Monday 17 February.

Food Works Building The One Show

10:00am - 29 January 2025

The Food WorksSW, the South West’s only dedicated food and drink innovation centre, was recently the star of a special feature produced by Yeti Television for BBC1’s The One Show. 

artists impression of Banwell Bypass

3:52pm - 28 January 2025

At February’s meeting of the Executive, North Somerset Council will take a decision as to whether to bring forward a number of essential works for the Banwell bypass.  

A row of stacked pound coins

10:20am - 28 January 2025

North Somerset Council’s Executive will meet next week (Wednesday 5 February) to review plans which set a balanced 2025/26 budget amid a worsening three-year budget forecast.

woman working on laptop

3:03pm - 27 January 2025

Project Gigabit is bringing faster, more reliable internet to rural North Somerset, revolutionising the way residents live, work, and access vital services. 

View of Clevedon pier

11:17am - 22 January 2025

Works will begin next month on Clevedon seafront to implement a number of updates agreed last year following feedback from local businesses, councillors and members of the public.

Families holding babies and toddlers

1:35pm - 21 January 2025

North Somerset Children’s Centres have recently launched their new Parent/Carer Ideas Group for parents/carers with children aged up to two. 

A photo of the Old Inn pub at Congresbury

2:50pm - 20 January 2025

22 historic sites are being added to North Somerset Council’s Local Heritage List following assessment of the latest nominations.

A roadworks stop sign

9:24am - 20 January 2025

Carriageway resurfacing works on Locking Road, Weston-super-Mare, will begin on Monday 20 January 2025, as part of North Somerset Council’s commitment to improving the district’s roads. 

An aerial photo of the Tropicana taken at night while an event is taking place.

10:00am - 17 January 2025

North Somerset Council has been successful in its bid for £2.7m for further improvements to the Tropicana from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), delivered by Arts Council England, within the highly competitive Cultural Development Fund fourth round.