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North Somerset businesses benefitting include, from top left; Walker & Ling in Weston, Bertie's in Portishead, Curzon in Clevedon and Fat Head Brewery in Weston

How funding and support is boosting North Somerset high streets

A SCHEME aimed at supporting town centre businesses in North Somerset with advice and funding is being hailed a…

Council tax rise for North Somerset households as budget passed

NORTH Somerset households are facing an increase of 4.99% in their council tax bills to pay for services…

Garden waste subscriptions need to be renewed in North Somerset

PEOPLE are being reminded they need to subscribe for garden waste collections in North Somerset ahead of the new…

Jo Walker will leave her role on May 19. Picture: North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council chief to stand down in May

THE chief executive of North Somerset Council – Jo Walker – will step down in May. Ms Walker, who has…

Money will be used to boost cycling and walking infrastructure Picture: North Somerset Council

Nearly £500,000 for road safety improvements and better school links across North Somerset

TOWNS and villages across North Somerset could see a range of walking and cycling improvements thanks to new funding. North…

Dundry Lane is set to be improved during roadworks next month. Picture: Google

North Somerset village route to be closed for roadworks

A ROAD closure and parking restrictions will be put in place during works in a North Somerset village…

Banwell Methodist Chapel. the Old Inn at Congresbury and a railway bridge in Portishead have been added to the list. Pictures: Google/NSC

More than 20 sites named North Somerset heritage assets: Full list

ALMOST two dozen sites in North Somerset now enjoy ‘heritage asset’ status after a fresh list was unveiled. North Somerset…

How the Epic HQ could look if the plans are fully approved. Picture: North Somerset Council

Tech giant could bring 2,150 jobs to North Somerset as HQ plans are approved

AMERICAN tech giant Epic looks set build its new European headquarters in North Somerset. The firm, which specialises in health…

Cllr Mike Bell, inset, says North Somerset Council has reduced a funding shortfall

North Somerset funding gap cut to £500k – thanks to reserves and cost-cutting

COST-cutting and cash-raising efforts in North Somerset have reduced the district’s funding gap for 2025-26, it has been revealed. Leader…

Bus shelters and stops in North Somerset will be upgraded in the coming 15 months. Picture: North Somerset Council

Hundreds of North Somerset bus stops and shelters to get makeover

BUS stops and shelters in North Somerset are set to be upgraded as part of a major overhaul. More than…