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Councillor Catherine Gibbons, North Somerset Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member responsible for Children’s Services and Families, has issued a statement following the tragic death of a child in an incident in Weston-super-Mare on Monday 15 December.

As the 2025 North Somerset Bat Survey draws to a close, North Somerset Council and the University of Bath Bat Conservation Research Lab is celebrating the outstanding contribution of local volunteers and the impact of this citizen science project on understanding and protecting bat populations across the region. 

Businesses and organisations are invited to share their views on how they can help shape North Somerset’s natural environment.

North Somerset Council and Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm are teaming up for the sixth year in a row to repurpose festive trees and cut back on seasonal waste. 

Bus lanes near Queensway and the B3440 in Weston-super-Mare will see some changes starting today to help ease pressure on the road network whilst construction works are underway. 

A coordinated programme involving multiple operations and “Days of Action” in town centres has been launched in North Somerset.  The first multi-agency “Day of Action” operation took place earlier this week to improve safety, support vulnerable people and reduce anti-social behaviour.  

North Somerset Council has warned that council tax will almost certainly need to rise above the usual government cap next year to protect essential local services amid unprecedented funding cuts.

Improvements have been made to bus passenger facilities at Weston General Hospital. A small transport hub has been created near the entrance to the hospital, including: 

• a new large bus shelter with improved seating
• an e-ink screen offering digital timetables and real time updates
• additional seating outside of the shelter and motorcycle parking facilities 

North Somerset Council has secured a funding package of £12.9m for bus services and infrastructure over three years.  

Anyone wanting to give the bus a try before the end of the year can ride the X10 for free leading up to the Christmas period. All fares for the Big Lemon bus service are waived this festive season from 5 to 24 December. No tickets, passes, or vouchers needed, just hop on. This offer is thanks to government funding through the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). 

An operation has been carried out following complaints that customers’ cars continue to suffer criminal damage and have unexplained additional mileage after using unofficial parking companies located near Bristol Airport. 

Winterstoke Road Bridge has been a vital link through Weston for more than 80 years. It dates back to the Second World War, when British aircraft production was one of the largest industries in the country. 

North Somerset Council has issued its starkest warning yet about the scale of the financial crisis facing local authorities, with a funding gap of more than £10 million for next year and £33 million over the next four years.

Two play areas in Yatton will be maintained and run by Yatton Parish Council from today after North Somerset Council transferred management, marking the first asset handover to take place through North Somerset’s Local Devolution programme. 

North Somerset Council is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new Tree Trail in Trendlewood Park, Nailsea.