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This image shows a young child going to school with a bag.

12:58pm - 12 December 2025

Time is running out to apply for a school place for next year.  

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12:56pm - 12 December 2025

Opening hours for many council services will change over the festive period.

 

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12:54pm - 12 December 2025

We’ve launched a consultation asking residents to have their say on the future of the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) Scheme provided in North Somerset. 

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12:53pm - 12 December 2025

There’s been a lot of work recently on our roads and we know this has caused disruption to some journey times.

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12:51pm - 12 December 2025

Ward boundaries across North Somerset are being reviewed.

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12:50pm - 12 December 2025

December is the time of year where many of us have gatherings with family and friends, increasing the risk of spreading winter bugs such as flu. 

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12:48pm - 12 December 2025

There are two major free bus travel offers running in North Somerset throughout December and early January.

This photo of an electric bus was taken by Jon Craig

12:47pm - 12 December 2025

We’ve secured a new £12.9 million funding package to help sustain bus services across North Somerset over the next few years.

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12:45pm - 12 December 2025

Flying from Bristol Airport this winter? Here’s what you need to know before you park.

This shows Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare

12:39pm - 12 December 2025

We are delivering many large-scale projects across the area, that will result in improved infrastructure, heritage assets, economic growth and local opportunities.  

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12:30pm - 12 December 2025

We are facing the toughest financial pressure in our history and we are now asking government to give us the ability to raise council tax above the usual set limit next year.

This shows a festive waste collection calendar

12:27pm - 12 December 2025

Christmas is fast approaching so remember to check your recycling and waste collection calendars so you know when to put out your containers.

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12:27pm - 14 November 2025

The countdown to Christmas has begun and there are plenty of events to ease you into the festive season.

This image shows a picture of the Local Plan consultation

12:26pm - 14 November 2025

We have launched a six-week public consultation giving residents the chance to share their views on our updated Local Plan.

This image shows a picture of the North Somerset gritters

12:22pm - 14 November 2025

Our fleet of gritters are ready for action as the winter maintenance programme gets under way.