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2:51pm - 6 November 2024

North Somerset Council is supporting a programme run by Weston College to help businesses fill skills gaps and promote growth in the area. The initiative, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), aims to support employee development and provide training solutions for businesses of all sizes. 

People using Pier to Pier Way cycle path

12:16pm - 5 November 2024

A photo of Birnbeck Pier taken in October 2024 showing the state of disrepair before restoration work starts

5:00pm - 4 November 2024

The commissioning of work to restore the structure of Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare is set to be discussed at a North Somerset Council meeting next week.

Bonfire

2:39pm - 1 November 2024

A man in North Somerset was found guilty in his absence of failing to comply with an abatement notice which required him to prevent the recurrence of the nuisance of smoke from his premises.  He was fined £660, ordered to pay costs of £2371.45 and a victim surcharge of £264.

Cartoon of different types of worker with Healthy Workplaces logo

2:04pm - 1 November 2024

Registrations are now open for the North Somerset Healthy Workplaces Celebratory Event on 7 November 2024 10am – 3.30pm The Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare.  

Group of volunteers, parents and babies outside Noah's Ark Zoo Farm.

8:54am - 1 November 2024

Events celebrating and recognising the importance of breastfeeding have been held in North Somerset, as part of North Somerset Council’s ongoing work to support local children and families.

Health and wellbeing survey

8:24am - 1 November 2024

North Somerset Council’s Health and Wellbeing Survey will be delivered to 5,000 households in the North Somerset area from this week (31 October) to help the council understand the health and wellbeing needs of residents and to help shape future decisions and service design.  

from of the Town Hall

10:15am - 31 October 2024

Responding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget statement, North Somerset Council has welcomed the focus on growth, economic stability, increasing investment in education, adult social care, homelessness and infrastructure but says ‘more still needs to be done to provide sustainable funding to local councils’.

A van is parked on an area of grass with its back doors open, showing the workspace inside. Officials are in discussion nearby

4:00pm - 29 October 2024

North Somerset Council and Avon and Somerset Police are working closely together to tackle anti-social behaviour, which is already bringing results.

An aerial photo of the landside buildings at Birnbeck Pier looking back towards the cliff face behind and Birkett Road above. Credit: Mann Williams

8:30am - 29 October 2024

Work to repair the cliff face behind the landside buildings at Birnbeck Pier, part of North Somerset Council’s restoration project, starts today (Tuesday 29 October).

A row of stacked pound coins

4:00pm - 28 October 2024

North Somerset residents are invited to give their views and help shape North Somerset Council’s priorities during a number of budget development engagement events launched today (Monday 28 October), including an innovative budget simulator.

A photo showing two women sitting in traditional wooden deckchairs in Prince Consort Gardens overlooking Birnbeck Pier. A young girl with blonde hair stands between them. All three of them are wearing colourful party hats. Signs on the back of the deckchairs read £10m for Birnbeck Pier.

12:00pm - 28 October 2024

North Somerset Council’s bid for an additional £10m in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the restoration of Birnbeck Pier has been granted, it was announced today (Monday 28 October).

Free bus travel for a month.

8:05am - 28 October 2024

The popular Birthday Bus scheme is relaunching today (28 October 2024) for its second year, offering North Somerset residents another chance to enjoy a whole month of free bus travel across the North Somerset and West of England Combined Authority areas.

A photo of a stretch tent in Grove Park with people enjoying a summer event

3:45pm - 25 October 2024

A planning application has been submitted on North Somerset Council’s behalf outlining proposals for Grove Park in Weston-super-Mare.

A pair of white trainers decorated with drawings in a black box, with a printed QR code displayed above.

2:15pm - 25 October 2024

The “Walk in my shoe: Not one size fits all” art project has been created by care-experienced young people. It is being displayed at The Campus from Friday 25 October to Tuesday 29 October, and at Weston-super-Mare Library from Wednesday 30 October to Friday 1 November.