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Life ring on seafront

9:00am - 11 April 2025

The school holidays are now in full swing and warmer weather means many more people will be enjoying our seafronts.

people walking in woods

9:00am - 11 April 2025

Twenty million trees will be planted across the South West by 2050 as part of a new national forest – and North Somerset is part of it.

Queensway junction in Worle

9:00am - 11 April 2025

Plans to help improve congestion and traffic flow on a main route in and out of Weston-super-Mare are moving forward.

An electric bus

9:00am - 11 April 2025

The region’s first electric buses are now carrying thousands of passengers each week across North Somerset.

Banwell bypass

9:00am - 11 April 2025

We’ve secured a further £9.7m of government funding to deliver the long-awaited Banwell bypass – giving the green light for construction.

full set of waste bins

9:00am - 11 April 2025

Changes are coming soon to recycling and waste collections across North Somerset to make recycling easier, reduce waste and cut costs.

Mother and son doing Easter crafts

9:00am - 13 March 2025

Schools will soon be on their Easter break so lots of spring-themed events are planned over the coming weeks.

a bus in Long Ashton

9:00am - 13 March 2025

Consultations are now running on two separate road schemes in North Somerset so take the opportunity to have your say.

wooden blocks with net zero images

9:00am - 13 March 2025

Free surveys and grant funding are being offered once again to help businesses in North Somerset reduce their carbon footprints.

Weston's marine lake

9:00am - 13 March 2025

The school Easter holidays will soon be here so we’re reminding people to keep safe on Weston-super-Mare’s seafront.

an open shop sign

9:00am - 13 March 2025

Empty shops in North Somerset will soon be targeted as part of a new national scheme to revitalise town centres.

recycling bags, boxes and bins

9:00am - 13 March 2025

Changes are coming to recycling and waste collections in North Somerset this year to make recycling easier.

a tea set and bunting

9:00am - 13 March 2025

Celebrations will take place across the country this May to mark 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

map of North Somerset

9:00am - 13 March 2025

Help shape the future of local democracy in North Somerset.

two buses in Weston

9:00am - 13 March 2025

Changes and improvements to bus services across our region are coming in April.