A ‘residents’ fun pass’ for Westonians, which would offer discounts at top attractions, will ‘give something back’ to people of the town. Weston Town Council has agreed to look at the prospect of introducing the scheme and aims to get support from the Grand Pier, Water Adventure Play Park and other businesses and restaurants. Central […]

There are some major timetable changes coming to Great Western Railway services on Sunday 15 December. Not only will train times be changing, the calling patterns for many services may also be different. GWR are asking everyone to check their journeys and to spread the message about the changes, details are on GWR.com/timetable2019 As well as […]

Bathing water quality results have been announced in North Somerset following the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ 2019 bathing water quality classifications. The report reveals that Weston Main Beach has improved to sufficient.  This means that three out of the four bathing waters in North Somerset – Weston Main Beach, Sand Bay and […]

North Somerset Council is keen to hear residents’ views on options to change the concessions of its council tax support scheme. The proposed options could result in larger maximum discounts for qualifying people of working age. The current scheme allows maximum discounts of up to 72.5 per cent of the bill for working age residents, […]

Shoppers in Weston-super-Mare will be able to enjoy some free parking in the run-up to the festive season for the first time in some council-run car parks. This will apply on five Saturday afternoons from 2pm to 6pm starting from 23 November. The free parking offer will apply to Carlton Street and Grove car parks […]

Consultation on North Somerset Council’s rewilding programme has been launched this week. Residents, town and parish councils and community groups are being asked for their views on the suitability of the sites identified by the council for rewilding and for their suggestions of any other potential locations in their area. They also have the opportunity […]

North Somerset Council has been successful in a £97m bid to Government to provide essential infrastructure for future housing. The funding will be used for transport and education infrastructure improvements to serve the Weston Villages and to unlock potential housing sites near Banwell that will help meet the need for new homes in North Somerset […]

The three dilapidated tennis courts at Ashcombe Park in Weston-super-Mare are to be refurbished and brought back into use. North Somerset Council has secured a Sport England Community Assets grant of £40,000 to match fund the section 106 developer contributions identified by the council to improve the courts. Work on the £85,000 project is due […]

Organised displays are a fabulous and safe way to enjoy some fantastic fireworks.Here’s a round-up of what’s happening locally: Friday 1 November Portishead Football Club, Bristol Road, Portishead. Gates open 6pm, fireworks to music at 7.30pm. Includes BBQ and bar. Tickets in advance from the club, Mark’s Barbers and the White Cot Stores. Adults £5 in advance, £7 on […]

With a General Election now all but certain for Thursday 12th December, it’s more important than ever to make sure you are registered to vote. Make sure you are registered to vote here > www.gov.uk/register-to-vote