North Somerset Council3 days agoTrade is down due to parking fees, businesses sayThe owner of a pub-bistro says it has had to cut its hours due to fewer lunchtime customers.3 days ago26 Feb 2026Council to spend millions on loss-making car parkThe Carlton Street car park in Weston-super-Mare is partially closed because of construction issues.26 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Council tax rise approved, how does it affect you?People in North Somerset are due to pay 8.99% more council tax from April.25 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Local authority granted 9% council tax increaseNorth Somerset is one of seven local councils given permission to go above the 5% limit.10 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Councillor finally elected after 17 attemptsLabour's Michael Harriott says he wants to be an "active councillor" after winning his by-election.10 Feb 202620 Jan 2026Could North Somerset finally 'tie the knot' with Weca?It didn't happen in 2017, it didn't happen in 2020 - could 2026 be the year it joins?20 Jan 202614 Jan 2026MPs call for more council funding from governmentMPs meet with the government to ask for better funding models for local councils.14 Jan 202612 Jan 2026A-road to close for four days for tree works The A38 in Winscombe will partially close to allow trees with ash dieback to be felled. 12 Jan 20267 Jan 2026'Historic restoration' and 'light festival balloons'A look at what stories are trending across the West of England.7 Jan 2026...