News

Recent events, both locally and nationally, have left many people in our communities feeling anxious and unsettled.

Building on the success of North Somerset Council’s Green Business Grants programme, applications are now open (Wednesday 24 September) for eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), sole traders, charities, and Community Interest Companies (CICs) to apply for a free carbon survey.

Essential work to repair The Portbury Hundreds near Portishead will begin on Monday 29 September.

Work is starting today (Monday 22 September) at Grove Park in Weston-super-Mare as part of North Somerset Council’s plans to improve the town centre green space.

North Somerset Council took the first formal step in exploring potential membership of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) this week (16 September) after councillors approved starting an exploration process, including public engagement.

North Somerset Council’s bid for an additional £5.54m in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the restoration of Birnbeck Pier has been successful, it was announced at full council today (Tuesday 16 September). Councillors, who were made aware of this news immediately ahead of the meeting, voted in favour of awarding the contract to restore the structure of the Grade II* Listed pier in Weston-super-Mare.

Following further engagement with Backwell Councillors, changes have been made to plans for Backwell crossroads. 

Some Public Rights of Way in Weston Woods are due to close temporarily next week to allow North Somerset Council to carry out important work to protect Worlebury Camp Hillfort.

Play areas and allotments will be amongst the first assets to be offered by North Somerset Council to local Town and Parish Councils after Cabinet approved earlier this week (10 September) moving forward with its local devolution plans.

Financial pressures across North Somerset Council budgets were discussed by Cabinet this week (10 September), including a near £5m budget gap for this financial year.

North Somerset Council is urging residents to be cautious when considering non-surgical cosmetic procedures, following a rise in complaints about unsafe practices in the aesthetics industry. 

Mums in North Somerset can apply to join a free programme designed to help rebuild confidence, develop skills, and support into work.

Residents in North Somerset will soon be able to plan their visits to the recycling centre in advance, thanks to a new booking system being introduced later this year. The system will make visits faster, safer and more efficient.

North Somerset Council will on Tuesday 16 September consider the future of the restoration of the Birnbeck Pier structure and the major funding gap placing that element of the project at jeopardy.

Residents in North Somerset will see changes to the WESTlink service from Monday 1 September 2025.