5+ hour, 39+ min ago   (378+ words) People in North Somerset are being warned about several road closures due to planned work. The restrictions, which have been announced by North Somerset Council, are temporary, but people are being warned to expect disruption. The first closure will start…...

18+ hour, 39+ min ago   (86+ words) Weston Mercury Why hasn't North Somerset Council considered using its compulsory purchase powers to buy the Weston recycling centre, with a view to updating it once purchased? Reform UK wins North Somerset Council by-election from Conservatives North Somerset Council announces…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (169+ words) Here are the latest planning applications made to North Somerset Council in and around Weston-super-Mare. The proposal involves removing the current mixed-style windows and installing new UPVC windows throughout the property. The application was received and validated on Tuesday, September…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (351+ words) North Somerset Council has announced several new traffic orders, affecting roads across the region. A new one-way system has been confirmed for a section of Link Road, Nailsea. From Monday, September 28, vehicles will only be allowed to travel southeast from…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (498+ words) Here are the latest planning decisions made by North Somerset Council in and around Weston-super-Mare. A new 1.5-storey house has been approved for construction in the rear garden of 47 Corondale Road in Weston-super-Mare. Permission was granted on Tuesday, September 1. A…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (393+ words) Building a new recycling centre in Weston-super-Mare across the road from the current one is set to cost more than the restoration of Birnbeck Pier. North Somerset Council voted on August 8 to begin work on plans for a new recycling…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (582+ words) Parents dropping children at school have been warned over blocking driveways, with an expert explaining when parking across a dropped kerb could lead to a fine. The school run can bring a familiar headache for homeowners living close to schools,…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (331+ words) A major milestone has been reached in the restoration of Weston-super-Mare's historic Birnbeck Pier. Span 14 was installed at about 9.30am using a 230-tonne crane mounted on a 400-tonne jack-up barge beside the pier. Work continues on the restoration of Birnbeck Pier…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (385+ words) A variety of events are set to take place in and around Weston-super-Mare over the next week. A hit musical is running in Weston-super-Mare this week. Blood Brothers is being staged at The Playhouse daily until Saturday, September 12. The show's…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (395+ words) A NEW accessibility feature trialled on Weston-super-Mare beach is being extended to help more people enjoy the seafront. In August, North Somerset Council installed specialist matting at one of the entrances to the main beach as part of an initial…...