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A council scheme for North Somerset businesses and venues to show their support for breastfeeding has reached a major milestone.

Businesses and community groups who want to help improve their productivity, connectivity and boost prosperity are invited to apply for North Somerset Council’s second round of a rural capital grant programme launched today, Friday 24 May.

The Knife Angel will be leaving Weston-super-Mare at the end of May. To mark the statue’s departure and reflect on its time in North Somerset, the public are invited to attend a closing ceremony on Thursday 30 May. 

Find out more about travelling on the X10 bus service to Clevedon, Portishead, Cribbs Causeway, Filton and Southmead Hospital by coming along to a free event in Portishead this Saturday, 25 May 2024, 12-3pm – and get a free bus ticket to ride.  

Following a successful selection process, The Food Hub has been confirmed as the new operator of Clarence Park Café in Weston-super-Mare. It’s hoped that the café will be open to the public in time for the summer season. 

North Somerset Council is thrilled to announce the tenth anniversary of its Equipment and Demonstration Centre (EDC), dedicated to promoting home independence and enhancing the quality of life for local residents.

Neighbourhoods across North Somerset are being encouraged to take advantage of a scheme which promotes health and community, as North Somerset Council continues its work to tackle health inequalities and help more people enjoy better health.

North Somerset Council has relaunched the North Somerset Nappy Library, a service that loans reusable nappy kits to residents. This will help parents and carers protect the environment and their wallets. 

A national seven-year programme has finished which has seen some of Weston-super-Mare’s historic buildings restored and protected, while increasing engagement in heritage.

Eleven dynamic projects in North Somerset have been selected from over 40 applications to receive a portion of a £163,000 grant pot funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). 

At last night’s North Somerset Council Annual Council Meeting, Cllr Peter Crew was elected as Chairperson of Council for the year ahead. Cllr Crew takes over from Cllr Wendy Griggs who has held the position for the past year.

Businesses, community interest groups and charities are encouraged to apply now for North Somerset Council’s Net Zero Business Grants programme to improve energy efficiency, save costs and reduce their carbon footprint.  

During Foster Care Fortnight (Monday 13 May to Sunday 26 May), North Somerset Council is shining a light on the crucial service that foster carers provide to support vulnerable children and young people. 

Following a successful selection process, a new operator has been found to run the Victorian Café on Weston-super-Mare’s seafront.

A collection of 20 books and additional digital resources are now available to support people living with dementia in North Somerset’s libraries, as well as their carers, friends and family.