A health commissioner which runs a Weston town centre surgery said it still has ‘a lot of work to do’, following criticism of difficulties on seeing a doctor. Dr John Heather, chairman of Pier Health Group Limited, which took on the running of Graham Road in June, said staff are working hard to alleviate the […]

Councillor Mike Bell reports: “The Royal British Legion’s break centre in Weston – Somerset Legion House on Beach Road – is being reviewed and might close or be put to another use. You can see details I have been sent below and send comments to the RBL here: strategy@britishlegion.org.uk “The new building was only completed […]

North Somerset Council has teamed up with local physical activity providers to offer a host of community activities for North Somerset residents. Ranging from bowls and yoga to badminton and dance, Get Active in North Somerset, the online directory, offers a host of activities for all levels, ages and interests. Catherine Devonshire, Physical Activity Development […]

The Christmas light switch on is on Saturday 23rd November at 5.00pm and will have a traditional feel. The Mayor has organised Mulled Wine and Minced pies (whilst stocks last). This will take place on the Italian Gardens end of the High Street. ‘Weston Brass band’ will be playing giving the High street a Victorian […]

A group of independent shops in Weston-super-Mare have created a new and exciting collective, coming together to encourage more shoppers to the high street. The group of 15 Weston-based independent shops will be hosting a series of pop-up shops at the Sovereign Centre on Thursday 28 November from 9am – 8pm. There will be free […]

Miss Millie’s Fried Chicken wants to serve customers from new premises on the ground floor on the corner of Alexandra Parade and Regent Street (the former Co-op Bank/Bristol & West building). You can read more and comment on the planning application on the link below. Our understanding is that they would relocate their existing premises […]

Recycling and waste collection days will change slightly over the festive period to allow for bank holidays. Check your calendar online at https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/waste/rubbish-collections/collection-days-from-june-2018/ to make sure you put the right bins out on the correct day. Monday 23 Dec – as normal Tuesday 24 Dec – as normal Wednesday 25 Dec – Friday 27 Dec […]

If you’re worried about a rough sleeper, especially as we enter the colder weather, please let Street Link know. They’re a national charity who connect rough sleepers with local services. You can download their app to your smartphone and use that to tell them about a rough sleeper, or visit their website www.streetlink.org.uk or ring […]

A series of initiatives, projects and policy changes have been devised by North Somerset Council to help tackle the climate emergency. The measures are set out in the council’s Climate Emergency Strategy and Action Plan. The council declared a climate emergency in February this year and set a target of North Somerset becoming carbon neutral […]

The Shared Lives service provided by North Somerset Council is ‘Good’ according to a government watchdog. Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission inspected the service over three days in August and published their report last month. The council’s adult placement scheme known as Shared Lives, recruits, trains and supports self-employed Shared Lives carers, who provide […]