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Infographics for emergency alerts

10:00am - 21 April 2023

Mobile phones across the UK will sound an alarm this weekend during the first test of the government’s new Emergency Alerts service.

Logo for King Charles Coronation

10:00am - 21 April 2023

Celebrations will soon be taking place across North Somerset to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.

Motorway at night

10:00am - 21 April 2023

Drivers using the M5 at night are being urged to allow extra time for journeys in the coming weeks when a series of overnight closures take place in North Somerset.

Graphic showing world for Earth Day

10:00am - 21 April 2023

Could you help tackle climate change and protect the planet for future generations?

Man standing at bus stop to catch WESTlink minibus

10:00am - 21 April 2023

Innovative new on-demand buses are now providing useful transport links for people across North Somerset.

Sign pointing to polling station

10:00am - 21 April 2023

Local elections take place in North Somerset in less than three weeks’ time - giving you the chance to have your say on who will represent you locally.

people enjoying a theatre show

9:00am - 17 March 2023

Easter will soon be here and if you’re looking for fun things to do with the family, there’s plenty to choose from over the coming weeks across North Somerset... 

post-it note reminder about photo ID

9:00am - 17 March 2023

Photographic proof of identity is needed if you want to visit a polling station in person to cast your vote in the upcoming local elections this May.

a green bin full of garden waste

9:00am - 17 March 2023

Invitations to renew garden waste subscriptions for the year ahead have now gone out – and more than 19,000 households have signed up so far. 

a young boy on a slide

9:00am - 17 March 2023

Play areas across North Somerset are becoming brighter and better places for all children to enjoy thanks to £550,000 of investment. 

 

a young woman with headphones studying

9:00am - 17 March 2023

Would you like to learn a new language for free? 

More than 110 languages are available to learn thanks to a new platform available to all our library members. 

Sunlight through trees

9:00am - 17 March 2023

Tens of thousands of new trees are set to be planted across North Somerset thanks to £150,000 more funding.

A person looking at bills with a calculator

9:00am - 17 March 2023

Financial support continues to be available to help us through these difficult times.

Households across North Somerset will now have received their council tax bills for the year ahead. 

artists impression of Banwell Bypass

9:00am - 17 March 2023

Planning permission has been granted for the long-awaited Banwell bypass. 

At a meeting on Wednesday, our Planning and Regulatory Committee approved the scheme – marking another important step forward for the project. 

People using a mobile app to book buses

9:00am - 17 March 2023

Innovative on-demand buses will soon be on their way to communities across North Somerset.