North Somerset Council (@northsomersetc) — Bluesky Profile

1 week ago

Secondary school children in shirts/blouses and ties, sat in a row at a table, smiling. Text reads 'delivering for you: nearly 100% of children offered secondary school place at one of their top three choices.'

National Offer Day took place earlier this week and nearly every young person in North Somerset was offered a secondary school place at one of their top three choices 🙏

99.23% of the 2,453 children applying were offered their first, second or third choice school.

🔗 https://orlo.uk/Dca3Q

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1 week ago

North Somerset locations invited to register for film and TV productions North Somerset locations invited to register for film and TV productions

Lights, camera, North Somerset! 🎥

Do you own or manage a building, space or piece of land in North Somerset? Then it could feature in film or TV! 📺

You can register your location for FREE on a national database used by film and TV productions.

🔗 Find out more https://orlo.uk/Hh6EY

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1 week ago

Boost for community‑led climate and nature action in North Somerset Press release from North Somerset Council marking the successful new North Somerset projects who have received funding as part of Bristol Climate and Nature Partnership's Community Climate and Nature Action Project.

Congratulations to YMCA Clevedon and Pill Community Foundation who have been awarded climate funding and support 💚 🙌

They've been chosen to be part of Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership's latest project group.

📰 Read the full story at https://orlo.uk/jwJjK

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1 week ago

Have your say on public space rules in North Somerset News story about North Somerset Council's Public Space Protection Orders consultation

We’re reviewing the rules that help keep parks, seafronts and shopping areas in North Somerset welcoming for everyone – and we want to hear from you 📢

Wwhat you think of the current Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs)?

🔗 Find out more and take part at https://orlo.uk/e3KLJ

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2 weeks ago

📚 Recommendation from libraries consultation
🌱 Using our land for Biodiversity Net Gain
💜 Corporate Parenting report

ℹ️ Reports at https://orlo.uk/xuJca
👀 Watch at https://orlo.uk/PyeHZ

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2 weeks ago

British banknotes and coins. text reads 'full council meeting; Budget 2026/27; Tuesday 24 February 6pm; watch on YouTube

Councillors meet at 6pm this evening (Tues 24 Feb). The meeting agenda includes:

🪙 Budget and council tax setting for 2026/27
📈 Our capital strategy and programme for 2026 to 2030 and our Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27
ℹ️ Council tax reduction scheme

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3 weeks ago

It's #LunarNewYear!

Explore our selection of books for young readers that reflect how much fun this festival is 🎇 https://bit.ly/3Orvwsz

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1 month ago

Expanding the West of England Combined Authority into North Somerset - West of England Combined Authority This consultation seeks views from residents and organisations across all parts of the West of England on a proposal for expansion of the West of England Combined Authority to incorporate North Somerset Council. Read the detail / Have your say This consultation

The consultation on us joining the West of England Combined Authority is now live 📣

It runs until Friday 10 April and is a chance for everyone across Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire to have their say.

Go to https://orlo.uk/eu030

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1 month ago

Close up of a pair of hands breaking a cigarette in half.

We've joined with 14 other south west councils to call for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to be passed as soon as possible 🚭

Together, we represent nearly six million people, and we’re united in asking the UK Government to act now to protect future generations.

🔗 https://orlo.uk/4JfdJ

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1 month ago

👀 See the reports and agenda at https://orlo.uk/6j6nQ...
🎥 Watch the meeting at https://orlo.uk/v2Kyd

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1 month ago

Welcome sign outside the town Hall in Weston-super-Mare. Text reads Cabinet meeting; Wednesday 11 February, 2.30pm. Watch on YouTube.

Our Cabinet meet today (Wed 11 Feb) at 2.30pm – watch on our YouTube channel 💻 📱

The agenda includes:

💰 Our draft budget
📚 Recommendations for the future of library services
🤝 Our Local Devolution programme & working with Portishead Town Council

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1 month ago

Government go-ahead for council tax rise to ease extreme pressures North Somerset Council has been given the go-ahead by Government this week to raise council tax in the year ahead beyond the usual limit. The council submitted a formal request for council tax flexibility in December, and has this week been told that it is one of just seven councils nationally being given permission to raise council tax by more than 4.99 per cent.

The Government will let us raise council tax for one year only by up to 8.99%.

We don't want to do this. But years of increased costs and demand, reductions in funding and a historically low council tax base mean we’re facing a stark financial situation.

🔗 https://orlo.uk/WVAfn

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1 month ago

A pair of hands using a tablet with a QR code on the screen. Text reads recycling centre booking system now in place at Weston-super-Mare. Book your next visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/recyclingcentres or do it on the app.

The booking system for our Weston Recycling Centre has launched today, Monday 2 Feb ♻️ 📱

A booking system means we can stop people who don't live in North Somerset from using the site, cut emissions from waiting vehicles, and keep the site safe and efficient.

🔗 https://orlo.uk/8LO3x

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1 month ago

Two women stood next to each other, smiling at the camera. One is wearing a green garden organic tabbard over her clothes. The woman on the right of the picture is holding up a composting leaflet.

Could you be a Master Composter? 🍂 🌱

We're looking for new volunteers to help people across North Somerset reduce waste, improve soil health and grow greener communities! 💚

Find out more at https://orlo.uk/nwnew

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1 month ago

Could you lead the Pride in Place programme in Weston-super-Mare? 🤩

Applications are now open for an Independent Chair and Deputy Chair to support local people to help shape the Pride in Place Programme in Weston’s South Ward.

🔗 Read the full story at https://orlo.uk/DvgZX

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1 month ago

the new Electric Library Outreach Vehicle

Nell O'Hora from Arts Council England and Cllr Mike Solomon, our cabinet member for for culture, community services and safety, officially opening the doors!

Cllr Catherine Gibbons (Deputy Leader and cabinet member for children’s services, families, skills and lifelong learning), Cllr Annemieke Waite (cabinet member for planning and environment), Cllr Mike Solomon, Nell O'Hora, Philli Milne (arts Council England) and Emma (our head of libraries and community).

Meet our new electric mobile library! 🚌 🔌 📚

This new vehicle is more flexible, more accessible and more sustainable, and will help us reach rural areas, new developments and communities that haven’t always had easy access to library services.

🔗 https://orlo.uk/Rx0XJ

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2 months ago

Someone sat at a table with an open book and laptop top. Text reads libraries consultation report summary published

Front cover of the consultation summary report

The summary report for our consultation on the future of North Somerset Libraries has been published 🗨️📣

Thank you to everyone who took part - nearly 5,000 of you got involved 🙌

🔗 Find out more at https://orlo.uk/Vlg2E

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2 months ago

Check out this amazing footage showing the demolition of Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston! 🤩🏗️🎥

Works took place over Christmas. Our contractor can now start foundation works for a bridge which will be built to last 120 years.

👀 https://orlo.uk/D4WQ5

#InvestingInNorthSomerset

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2 months ago

We're calling on the Prime Minister to intervene and fix unfair council funding.

Our Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calling for urgent changes to the way councils are funded.

🔗 Read the full story and the letter at https://orlo.uk/6QdhY

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2 months ago

Primary school children walking in a line away from the camera. They're wearing school bags on their backs and a uniform of grey skirts or trousers with white tops.

Calling parents and carers of children due to start school in September 2026 – there's one week left to apply for their school place! 🏫

Everything you need is on our website. Go to https://orlo.uk/COrpk

Apply by 11.59pm next Thursday (15 January 2026).

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2 months ago

Text reads enjoy better health in 2026; www.betterhealthns.co.uk. There is a photo of people with a couch to 5k and parkrun sign in the top right corner and a photo of healthy foods including vegetables, fruit and pulses in the bottom left corner.

Our Better Health North Somerset team can help you enjoy a healthier 2026 💚

You can get FREE support to:

🚶‍♀️👨‍🦽 Be more active
📉 Lose weight
🚭 Stop smoking
🍽 Eat well
🍷 Drink less alcohol

Find out more at https://orlo.uk/KdsPn

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2 months ago

Happy New Year North Somerset 🎆

We wish you all a very happy and healthy 2026 🙏

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2 months ago

Photo stills taken from the film 'Scrooge' starring Alistair Sim. The top is a where Scrooge leans out of a window to shout to a child. text reads "You there boy! What day i sbin day?" The bottom show the boy answering him. text reads "Check your council app or online calendar Mr Scrooge."

Recycling and waste collection dates change over Christmas and New Year to allow for the bank holidays 🎄 ♻️

Check when your next collection is:

📲 Download our North Somerset Council app from the Apple store or Google Play

📆 Check your calendar online at https://orlo.uk/BVt9Y

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2 months ago

Merry Christmas, from all of us to all of you 🦌 🎅 🎄 🎁

And if it’s not a very merry one, we hope that it is at least peaceful 🙏 🕊️

#NorthSomersetTogether

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2 months ago

A public piece of art in Portishead. It's a bronze coloured statue of a female figure stood a top a column, with arms raise above her head. Text reads: "chance to win £200 in North Somerset' voluntary sector survey. Working to understand the strengths, challenges and future needs of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector."

Do you work in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in North Somerset?

Take our survey and you could win £200 for your organisation 🎁

Tell us what’s working well and what’s needed to support a strong, sustainable local voluntary sector.

Go to https://orlo.uk/E5q19

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2 months ago

A festive border around the edge of the image, including winter plants such as holly and red berries, fir tree branches and pine cones. Text reads check our Christmas and New Year opening hours: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/festive

Some of our services will be closed over Christmas and New Year, while others will be open throughout 🎅 🌠 🎄

Check our opening hours at https://orlo.uk/wW5gj

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2 months ago

Child wearing a Santa hat and smiling at the camera. Text reads Free bus travel for kids is back for the holidays 20 December to 4 January

Kids can travel FREE on buses once again during the school holidays 🚌

The offer starts tomorrow (Saturday 20 December) and finishes on Sunday 4 January 2026. It's for kids aged five to 15 years old. Just by hop on board - no bus pass or registration needed 👍

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2 months ago

White text on a black background. The text reads: “I have been shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Aria’s death.

“On behalf of everyone at North Somerset Council, I offer our sincerest condolences to Aria’s family, friends and the school community. The pain of losing a child in such tragic circumstances is unimaginable.

“We are working closely with partner agencies, including schools across the Weston-super-Mare area, to make sure those affected have access to the support and advice they need.

“I want to thank Avon & Somerset Police and other emergency services for their response to the incident and all that they have done since to support people directly affected, and the wider community.

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected at this desperately sad time.”

Cllr Catherine Gibbons, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Families on behalf of North Somerset Council

Following the tragic death of a nine year old girl in Weston, we've issued a statement from Cllr Catherine Gibbons, our Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children’s Services & Families.

Read it at https://orlo.uk/ixZo7

Out of respect for the family, we’ve turned comments off for this post.

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2 months ago

Find us on

🔗 Facebook at https://orlo.uk/BXJ7Y
🔗 LinkedIn at https://orlo.uk/A4r1c
🔗 YouTube at https://orlo.uk/6LIOL

Or just search for North Somerset Council on those platforms.

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2 months ago

Photos of our nine Cabinet members. Text reads: North Somerset Question Time Budget special. Ask your question to our Leader and members of our Cabinet. Livestream 6pm Tuesday 16 December. With the Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube logos.

*One hour to go klaxon*

We'll be live at 6pm with a North Somerset Question Time budget special 🗨️

Tune in on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube to ask your questions about our finances directly to our Leader and members of our Cabinet.

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