News

This shows Birnbeck Pier at sunset

11:00am - 20 March 2026

The long-awaited restoration of Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has taken a major step forward after the UK government announced a £19m award from its Growth Mission Fund to support the project.

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11:00am - 20 March 2026

Now is the time to renew your garden waste subscription if you’d like it to be collected for another year. 

bleed kit mounted on wall

11:00am - 20 March 2026

There are now 103 publicly accessible bleed kits located across North Somerset and knowing where your nearest one is could help save a life.

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11:00am - 20 March 2026

A project to significantly improve a part of Weston-super-Mare thanks to £20m in Government funding has moved forward.

This shows a pothole in the road

11:00am - 20 March 2026

Road repair teams across North Somerset are stepping up efforts to tackle a sharp rise in potholes following one of the wettest Januarys on record.

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11:00am - 20 March 2026

We're encouraging local residents, businesses and community groups to share your views on the rules to keep our public spaces safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

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11:00am - 20 March 2026

Have you or someone you know tried to give up smoking before?

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11:00am - 20 March 2026

Two North Somerset organisations have received £30,000 each to help them lead on climate and nature initiatives in their communities.

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11:00am - 20 March 2026

Bus services across North Somerset will see a number of updates this spring as part of annual tweaks to the wider bus network.

This shows a landlord handing keys to a tenant

11:00am - 20 March 2026

We are inviting local landlords to a special information event to help them prepare for new changes to rental legislation.

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11:00am - 20 March 2026

Locations across North Somerset are being invited to gain national exposure and potentially host film and television productions, as part of a new initiative led by the North Somerset Film Office.

Easter gifts at a market

11:00am - 20 March 2026

Spring has sprung and there’s plenty of activities to keep you busy over the Easter holiday.

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.