News

sandwiches on top of an afternoon tea stand with a Union flag in the background

3:53pm - 11 May 2022

Preparations are in full swing across North Somerset for the special weekend of celebrations to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

young child going down a metal slide

3:52pm - 11 May 2022

Does your local play area need a revamp?

We’ve got £250,000 up for grabs to improve play areas in North Somerset and we’re welcoming applications from across the area.

two dancers suspended on ropes in the air

3:51pm - 11 May 2022

Circus skills and classic cars come to North Somerset this month…

bin man sorting recycling next to a recycling truck

4:15pm - 11 April 2022

Recycling centres in North Somerset are open as normal this Easter weekend after planned strike action was suspended – but strikes are still due next week.

artists impression of Banwell Bypass

4:14pm - 11 April 2022

Just one week remains for you to have your say in the latest consultation on Banwell bypass.

smiling lady on a bus holding onto an overhead handle

4:12pm - 11 April 2022

A new bus route is coming to North Somerset to replace services being cut by commercial operators – and you can travel on it for free during its first week.

 

covid test being developed

4:11pm - 11 April 2022

Sensible precautions are still needed to protect against Covid as our local rates remain high.

man fitting a pane of glass into a into a window frame

4:07pm - 11 April 2022

Would you like to know how to make your home more energy efficient?

a group of people on sandy grass watching the sunset

4:03pm - 11 April 2022

Challenge yourself to walk more this May and you could win shopping vouchers for your efforts.

toddler stacking colour wooden blocks on a table

3:56pm - 11 April 2022

Are you entitled to funded childcare for your two-year-old?

young girl with a magnifying glass inspecting books on a shelf

3:49pm - 11 April 2022

Could you spare some time to help run two special projects in our local libraries this year?

two young girls wearing bunny ears and googly eyes

3:25pm - 11 April 2022

Whether you want to get crafty, enjoy a family day out or spot some classic vehicles, there’s plenty going on in North Somerset this spring…

 

British coins on a white surface

12:21pm - 16 March 2022

Sign up to pay your council tax by direct debit and – if eligible – you’ll automatically receive a £150 rebate directly into your account.

green wheelie bin with its lid open full of leaves and grass

12:20pm - 16 March 2022

Garden waste customers will pay a reduced fee for this year’s service to compensate for last year’s disruption.

blue road sign with a direction arrow for Bristol airport

12:19pm - 16 March 2022

Bristol Airport will be allowed to expand but we’ve reluctantly decided not to pursue a legal challenge against this decision.