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Green light for council tax rise

We have been granted permission to raise council tax above the usual limit in the coming financial year in a bid to balance our budget and protect essential services

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Birnbeck Pier and Tropicana works progress

Work to transform two of Weston-super-Mare’s most iconic landmarks is well underway as part of our commitment to investing in North Somerset

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Recycling centre booking system goes live

Visiting Portishead and Backwell recycling centres is set to become easier thanks to the new booking system app

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Future of library services to be decided

Last summer, thousands of you took part in our 12‑week consultation, telling us what matters about your libraries, how you use them and how services could evolve for the future

Garden Waste Renewal 2026

Renew your garden waste service

The current subscription expires on Monday 31 March so you’ll have to subscribe if you’d like to still have it collected until the end of March next year

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Views sought on joining WECA

Residents and businesses are being asked for their say on North Somerset becoming part of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority

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Major improvements to Worle Interchange

The improvements, funded by central government and delivered by us, aim to make the transport hub safer, more accessible and more pleasant for passengers

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Council app gets major upgrade

Want to report a pothole, fallen tree or find out when your next recycling collection is? You can do it all on the app

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Move more for Heart Month

Moving more is one of the best things you can do for your heart, helping keep it strong and healthy to reduce your risk of heart and circulatory diseases

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Electric Library Outreach Vehicle launched

Our library service has taken a big, bright step into the future with the launch of its brand‑new electric library outreach vehicle

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Help available with energy bills

The WHAM scheme offers free, specialist support and advice, as well as practical help and access to funding for heating repairs and energy saving improvements

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One stop shop for community information

Residents across North Somerset now have an easier way to find local support, activities and community services, thanks to the launch of a newly refreshed online directory

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