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12:00pm - 20 February 2026

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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12:00pm - 20 February 2026

We have published recommendations for the future of our much‑loved library services.

Worle interchange

12:00pm - 20 February 2026

A major programme of upgrades is set to transform the transport hub at Worle Interchange in Weston-super-Mare.

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12:00pm - 20 February 2026

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

This shows the crane arriving to start work on Birnbeck Pier

12:00pm - 20 February 2026

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. 

Garden Waste Renewal 2026

12:00pm - 20 February 2026

Now is the time to renew your garden waste subscription if you’d like it to be collected from the kerbside for another year. Over 4,000 households have already subscribed!

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12:00pm - 20 February 2026

You can now access our services more quickly and easily, thanks to a major update to the North Somerset Council mobile app launched this month.

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12:00pm - 20 February 2026

Following one of the wettest Januarys on record, help is available for residents struggling with cold, damp homes or rising energy bills.

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12:00pm - 20 February 2026

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

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12:00pm - 20 February 2026

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

This shows a woman holding a healthy heart

12:00pm - 20 February 2026

Each February, the UK marks National 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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12:00pm - 20 February 2026

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.

This shows someone receiving help by a stroke support worker

12:06pm - 16 January 2026

Over 85,000 people survive a stroke every year in the UK, but surviving a stroke is just the start of a long recovery journey.  

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12:04pm - 16 January 2026

We are supporting a campaign to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. The recently launched “ENOUGH” campaign by the Government helps everyone see abuse for what it is.  

This shows a healthy diet

12:03pm - 16 January 2026

Are you looking for support to turn those health-related new year’s resolutions into action?