North Somerset Council
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Welcome to our official Bluesky account! 🦋
We'll be posting our latest news and info to keep you updated, as well as sharing content from other local orgs.
To kick us off, here's a starter pack of our councillors who have a Bluesky account 👋
👇
go.bsky.app/QT8dsqV
We'll be posting our latest news and info to keep you updated, as well as sharing content from other local orgs.
To kick us off, here's a starter pack of our councillors who have a Bluesky account 👋
👇
go.bsky.app/QT8dsqV
Have your say on our Council Tax Reduction Scheme 💬
We're asking you to share your views on a proposed change to the scheme which helps low-income households with their council tax bills.
🔗 The consultation closes 5pm, Tuesday 6 January 2026. Go to https://orlo.uk/aG4Dn
We're asking you to share your views on a proposed change to the scheme which helps low-income households with their council tax bills.
🔗 The consultation closes 5pm, Tuesday 6 January 2026. Go to https://orlo.uk/aG4Dn
November 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Have your say on our Council Tax Reduction Scheme 💬
We're asking you to share your views on a proposed change to the scheme which helps low-income households with their council tax bills.
🔗 The consultation closes 5pm, Tuesday 6 January 2026. Go to https://orlo.uk/aG4Dn
We're asking you to share your views on a proposed change to the scheme which helps low-income households with their council tax bills.
🔗 The consultation closes 5pm, Tuesday 6 January 2026. Go to https://orlo.uk/aG4Dn
Have you had your say in our Local Plan 2041 consultation yet? 💬 🏘️ 🏗️
The plan will guide economic development, growth and business support across North Somerset over the next 15 years.
There's three weeks left to have your say so take part now. Go to https://orlo.uk/U103t
The plan will guide economic development, growth and business support across North Somerset over the next 15 years.
There's three weeks left to have your say so take part now. Go to https://orlo.uk/U103t
November 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Have you had your say in our Local Plan 2041 consultation yet? 💬 🏘️ 🏗️
The plan will guide economic development, growth and business support across North Somerset over the next 15 years.
There's three weeks left to have your say so take part now. Go to https://orlo.uk/U103t
The plan will guide economic development, growth and business support across North Somerset over the next 15 years.
There's three weeks left to have your say so take part now. Go to https://orlo.uk/U103t
We are deeply disappointed at the Government's response to the Fair Funding Review which will leave North Somerset worse off and fail to deliver the fairness promised.
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/aYNP6
#BudgetMatters #FairFundingReview #UnfairFundingReview
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/aYNP6
#BudgetMatters #FairFundingReview #UnfairFundingReview
November 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We are deeply disappointed at the Government's response to the Fair Funding Review which will leave North Somerset worse off and fail to deliver the fairness promised.
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/aYNP6
#BudgetMatters #FairFundingReview #UnfairFundingReview
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/aYNP6
#BudgetMatters #FairFundingReview #UnfairFundingReview
Brrrr!It’s definitely turned colder ❄️
There are community living rooms across North Somerset. They’re safe spaces where you can go to meet other people, enjoy a hot drink, stay warm, and access information and support.
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/livingrooms_beW8u
There are community living rooms across North Somerset. They’re safe spaces where you can go to meet other people, enjoy a hot drink, stay warm, and access information and support.
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/livingrooms_beW8u
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Brrrr!It’s definitely turned colder ❄️
There are community living rooms across North Somerset. They’re safe spaces where you can go to meet other people, enjoy a hot drink, stay warm, and access information and support.
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/livingrooms_beW8u
There are community living rooms across North Somerset. They’re safe spaces where you can go to meet other people, enjoy a hot drink, stay warm, and access information and support.
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/livingrooms_beW8u
🗳️ The results are in for yesterday's Long Ashton by-election :
Mike Dunn (Greens) 1,254 votes
James Gillham (Conservatives) 399
Françoise Johnston (Lib Dems) 129
James Read (Reform) 349
Ian Ridge (Labour) 121
Mike Dunn of The Green Party was elected.
🔗https://orlo.uk/SOjLk
Mike Dunn (Greens) 1,254 votes
James Gillham (Conservatives) 399
Françoise Johnston (Lib Dems) 129
James Read (Reform) 349
Ian Ridge (Labour) 121
Mike Dunn of The Green Party was elected.
🔗https://orlo.uk/SOjLk
November 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🗳️ The results are in for yesterday's Long Ashton by-election :
Mike Dunn (Greens) 1,254 votes
James Gillham (Conservatives) 399
Françoise Johnston (Lib Dems) 129
James Read (Reform) 349
Ian Ridge (Labour) 121
Mike Dunn of The Green Party was elected.
🔗https://orlo.uk/SOjLk
Mike Dunn (Greens) 1,254 votes
James Gillham (Conservatives) 399
Françoise Johnston (Lib Dems) 129
James Read (Reform) 349
Ian Ridge (Labour) 121
Mike Dunn of The Green Party was elected.
🔗https://orlo.uk/SOjLk
Are you looking after a loved one in North Somerset?
Please take part in a consultation to help shape the future of support for local carers 💜
You can attend a drop-in event, or do a or online survey. Find out more at https://orlo.uk/RvZf4
Please take part in a consultation to help shape the future of support for local carers 💜
You can attend a drop-in event, or do a or online survey. Find out more at https://orlo.uk/RvZf4
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Are you looking after a loved one in North Somerset?
Please take part in a consultation to help shape the future of support for local carers 💜
You can attend a drop-in event, or do a or online survey. Find out more at https://orlo.uk/RvZf4
Please take part in a consultation to help shape the future of support for local carers 💜
You can attend a drop-in event, or do a or online survey. Find out more at https://orlo.uk/RvZf4
Watch as councillors meet tonight at 6pm (Tuesday 11 November) 📱💻
The agenda includes:
👥 A presentation by Citizens Advice North Somerset
💜 Corporate Parenting report
🌍 Climate Emergency Action Plan update
Watch at https://orlo.uk/V9a1P
See the agenda at https://orlo.uk/Ri3w2
The agenda includes:
👥 A presentation by Citizens Advice North Somerset
💜 Corporate Parenting report
🌍 Climate Emergency Action Plan update
Watch at https://orlo.uk/V9a1P
See the agenda at https://orlo.uk/Ri3w2
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Watch as councillors meet tonight at 6pm (Tuesday 11 November) 📱💻
The agenda includes:
👥 A presentation by Citizens Advice North Somerset
💜 Corporate Parenting report
🌍 Climate Emergency Action Plan update
Watch at https://orlo.uk/V9a1P
See the agenda at https://orlo.uk/Ri3w2
The agenda includes:
👥 A presentation by Citizens Advice North Somerset
💜 Corporate Parenting report
🌍 Climate Emergency Action Plan update
Watch at https://orlo.uk/V9a1P
See the agenda at https://orlo.uk/Ri3w2
As we join the national silence, we remember all those brave servicemen and women from Britain and the Commonwealth, and their families.
We give thanks for their service and sacrifice, for defending our freedoms and protecting our way of life.
#RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #WeRemember
We give thanks for their service and sacrifice, for defending our freedoms and protecting our way of life.
#RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #WeRemember
November 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
As we join the national silence, we remember all those brave servicemen and women from Britain and the Commonwealth, and their families.
We give thanks for their service and sacrifice, for defending our freedoms and protecting our way of life.
#RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #WeRemember
We give thanks for their service and sacrifice, for defending our freedoms and protecting our way of life.
#RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #WeRemember
This morning our Armed Forces Champion @catyanton.bsky.social joined The Mayor of Weston-super-Mare and representatives from The Office of @danaldridgemp.bsky.social (MP for Weston), the Royal British Legion and @gwr.com to lay poppy wreaths on the 7.54 train from Weston to Paddington.
November 11, 2025 at 10:06 AM
This morning our Armed Forces Champion @catyanton.bsky.social joined The Mayor of Weston-super-Mare and representatives from The Office of @danaldridgemp.bsky.social (MP for Weston), the Royal British Legion and @gwr.com to lay poppy wreaths on the 7.54 train from Weston to Paddington.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#Remembrance #RemembranceSunday #WeWillRememberThem
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#Remembrance #RemembranceSunday #WeWillRememberThem
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#Remembrance #RemembranceSunday #WeWillRememberThem
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#Remembrance #RemembranceSunday #WeWillRememberThem
We want your views on our updated Local Plan which sets out where new homes, jobs, and essential infrastructure could be delivered in North Somerset over the next 15 years. 📣 💬 🏡
Consultation closes 5pm, Friday 12 December. Go to https://orlo.uk/xMVsO to take part.
Consultation closes 5pm, Friday 12 December. Go to https://orlo.uk/xMVsO to take part.
October 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
We want your views on our updated Local Plan which sets out where new homes, jobs, and essential infrastructure could be delivered in North Somerset over the next 15 years. 📣 💬 🏡
Consultation closes 5pm, Friday 12 December. Go to https://orlo.uk/xMVsO to take part.
Consultation closes 5pm, Friday 12 December. Go to https://orlo.uk/xMVsO to take part.
Work has begun to renovate the Tropicana in Weston 📣 🎵 🎭💃
Our vision is to provide purpose-built indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, increase capacity and elevate the Tropicana’s status as a nationally significant multi-use entertainment venue.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/1igOd
Our vision is to provide purpose-built indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, increase capacity and elevate the Tropicana’s status as a nationally significant multi-use entertainment venue.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/1igOd
October 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Work has begun to renovate the Tropicana in Weston 📣 🎵 🎭💃
Our vision is to provide purpose-built indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, increase capacity and elevate the Tropicana’s status as a nationally significant multi-use entertainment venue.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/1igOd
Our vision is to provide purpose-built indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, increase capacity and elevate the Tropicana’s status as a nationally significant multi-use entertainment venue.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/1igOd
The consultation on the future of our library services closes at noon tomorrow (Fri 24 Oct)👶 ☕ 🖥️ 📚
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/9UWWu
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/9UWWu
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The consultation on the future of our library services closes at noon tomorrow (Fri 24 Oct)👶 ☕ 🖥️ 📚
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/9UWWu
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/9UWWu
Leader of our council @ldmikebell.bsky.social will be on BBC Radio Bristol tomorrow morning (Wednesday 22 October) answering listeners' questions.
Tune into the John Darvall show where Mike will be on from 10am to 11am. Listen via BBC Sounds at https://orlo.uk/WO2ex
Tune into the John Darvall show where Mike will be on from 10am to 11am. Listen via BBC Sounds at https://orlo.uk/WO2ex
October 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Leader of our council @ldmikebell.bsky.social will be on BBC Radio Bristol tomorrow morning (Wednesday 22 October) answering listeners' questions.
Tune into the John Darvall show where Mike will be on from 10am to 11am. Listen via BBC Sounds at https://orlo.uk/WO2ex
Tune into the John Darvall show where Mike will be on from 10am to 11am. Listen via BBC Sounds at https://orlo.uk/WO2ex
The consultation on the future of our library services closes this week👶 ☕ 🖥️ 📚
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/L3LpI (closes noon Fri 24 Oct)
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/L3LpI (closes noon Fri 24 Oct)
October 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The consultation on the future of our library services closes this week👶 ☕ 🖥️ 📚
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/L3LpI (closes noon Fri 24 Oct)
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/L3LpI (closes noon Fri 24 Oct)
Our North Somerset Life e-newsletter hits inboxes this afternoon. It includes:
🤝 building strong and united communities - a statement from our Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social
🚧 major improvement works on the A370
🎆 big bang events happening this autumn
Subscribe at https://orlo.uk/9TvTZ
🤝 building strong and united communities - a statement from our Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social
🚧 major improvement works on the A370
🎆 big bang events happening this autumn
Subscribe at https://orlo.uk/9TvTZ
October 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Our North Somerset Life e-newsletter hits inboxes this afternoon. It includes:
🤝 building strong and united communities - a statement from our Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social
🚧 major improvement works on the A370
🎆 big bang events happening this autumn
Subscribe at https://orlo.uk/9TvTZ
🤝 building strong and united communities - a statement from our Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social
🚧 major improvement works on the A370
🎆 big bang events happening this autumn
Subscribe at https://orlo.uk/9TvTZ
Over 40 passionate young people visited the Town Hall for the first ever North Somerset Youth Parliament! 🌟
We're excited to give young people a stronger voice in local decision-making, and support these young leaders as they help shape North Somerset's future 🙌
🔗 https://orlo.uk/OK78t
We're excited to give young people a stronger voice in local decision-making, and support these young leaders as they help shape North Somerset's future 🙌
🔗 https://orlo.uk/OK78t
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Over 40 passionate young people visited the Town Hall for the first ever North Somerset Youth Parliament! 🌟
We're excited to give young people a stronger voice in local decision-making, and support these young leaders as they help shape North Somerset's future 🙌
🔗 https://orlo.uk/OK78t
We're excited to give young people a stronger voice in local decision-making, and support these young leaders as they help shape North Somerset's future 🙌
🔗 https://orlo.uk/OK78t
Fair funding and local freedom: we're urging government to fix a broken system 🚨
Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social has written to the Chancellor calling for national reform, fair funding & local flexibility so we can protect essential services and people who need them.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/AdJ5F
Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social has written to the Chancellor calling for national reform, fair funding & local flexibility so we can protect essential services and people who need them.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/AdJ5F
October 16, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Fair funding and local freedom: we're urging government to fix a broken system 🚨
Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social has written to the Chancellor calling for national reform, fair funding & local flexibility so we can protect essential services and people who need them.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/AdJ5F
Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social has written to the Chancellor calling for national reform, fair funding & local flexibility so we can protect essential services and people who need them.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/AdJ5F
We're progressing with the next stage of our Local Plan, following a meeting of our Cabinet, and we're calling for fair and infrastructure-led growth as government housing targets drive new development 🏠 📣
🔗 https://orlo.uk/gc0iQ
👀 Watch the meeting https://orlo.uk/YBIDD
🔗 https://orlo.uk/gc0iQ
👀 Watch the meeting https://orlo.uk/YBIDD
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We're progressing with the next stage of our Local Plan, following a meeting of our Cabinet, and we're calling for fair and infrastructure-led growth as government housing targets drive new development 🏠 📣
🔗 https://orlo.uk/gc0iQ
👀 Watch the meeting https://orlo.uk/YBIDD
🔗 https://orlo.uk/gc0iQ
👀 Watch the meeting https://orlo.uk/YBIDD
Our Cabinet meets tomorrow (Weds 15 October) at 2.30pm. The agenda includes:
🏗️ Local Plan update - where new homes and employment sites could be built in North Somerset
⚖️ Our current budget situation and a look ahead to our budget over the next two years
Watch at https://orlo.uk/4jRO8
🏗️ Local Plan update - where new homes and employment sites could be built in North Somerset
⚖️ Our current budget situation and a look ahead to our budget over the next two years
Watch at https://orlo.uk/4jRO8
October 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our Cabinet meets tomorrow (Weds 15 October) at 2.30pm. The agenda includes:
🏗️ Local Plan update - where new homes and employment sites could be built in North Somerset
⚖️ Our current budget situation and a look ahead to our budget over the next two years
Watch at https://orlo.uk/4jRO8
🏗️ Local Plan update - where new homes and employment sites could be built in North Somerset
⚖️ Our current budget situation and a look ahead to our budget over the next two years
Watch at https://orlo.uk/4jRO8
All aboard...for our next bus user forum 🚌
We’re hosting two sessions later this month for you to share your views and hear updates about the future of local bus services. One will be online and one in-person.
Find out more and bag your free place now! Go to https://orlo.uk/e4vIz
We’re hosting two sessions later this month for you to share your views and hear updates about the future of local bus services. One will be online and one in-person.
Find out more and bag your free place now! Go to https://orlo.uk/e4vIz
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
All aboard...for our next bus user forum 🚌
We’re hosting two sessions later this month for you to share your views and hear updates about the future of local bus services. One will be online and one in-person.
Find out more and bag your free place now! Go to https://orlo.uk/e4vIz
We’re hosting two sessions later this month for you to share your views and hear updates about the future of local bus services. One will be online and one in-person.
Find out more and bag your free place now! Go to https://orlo.uk/e4vIz
Reposted by North Somerset Council
Principal Ecologist opportunity with @northsomersetc.bsky.social Full time, permanent. Based in the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ c-js.uk/475Hzmf
North Somerset Council: Principal Ecologist advertised with CJS
£42,839 - £48,226 p.a. 37 hours per week (full time permanent) Based in the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ You will manage a small ecology team with the work area comprising primarily of…
c-js.uk
October 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Principal Ecologist opportunity with @northsomersetc.bsky.social Full time, permanent. Based in the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ c-js.uk/475Hzmf
Councillors meet 6pm tonight (Tue 8 July) - watch on our YouTube channel 🎥
On the agenda:
🚆 Portishead Rail
💜 corporate parenting report
🎭 leisure centres & Playhouse Theatre
🛒 North Worle Retail Park lease renewal
Agenda 👉 https://orlo.uk/csTXp
Watch 👉 https://orlo.uk/CgCdC
On the agenda:
🚆 Portishead Rail
💜 corporate parenting report
🎭 leisure centres & Playhouse Theatre
🛒 North Worle Retail Park lease renewal
Agenda 👉 https://orlo.uk/csTXp
Watch 👉 https://orlo.uk/CgCdC
July 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Councillors meet 6pm tonight (Tue 8 July) - watch on our YouTube channel 🎥
On the agenda:
🚆 Portishead Rail
💜 corporate parenting report
🎭 leisure centres & Playhouse Theatre
🛒 North Worle Retail Park lease renewal
Agenda 👉 https://orlo.uk/csTXp
Watch 👉 https://orlo.uk/CgCdC
On the agenda:
🚆 Portishead Rail
💜 corporate parenting report
🎭 leisure centres & Playhouse Theatre
🛒 North Worle Retail Park lease renewal
Agenda 👉 https://orlo.uk/csTXp
Watch 👉 https://orlo.uk/CgCdC
Take our transport and travel survey and you could win £50!
We want to hear about the different ways you’re currently travelling, what’s influencing your travel / transport choices, and what would help you choose cleaner or healthier ways to travel 🌿
🔗 https://orlo.uk/FFlXr
We want to hear about the different ways you’re currently travelling, what’s influencing your travel / transport choices, and what would help you choose cleaner or healthier ways to travel 🌿
🔗 https://orlo.uk/FFlXr
July 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Take our transport and travel survey and you could win £50!
We want to hear about the different ways you’re currently travelling, what’s influencing your travel / transport choices, and what would help you choose cleaner or healthier ways to travel 🌿
🔗 https://orlo.uk/FFlXr
We want to hear about the different ways you’re currently travelling, what’s influencing your travel / transport choices, and what would help you choose cleaner or healthier ways to travel 🌿
🔗 https://orlo.uk/FFlXr
Reposted by North Somerset Council
Ecology Officer also required with @northsomersetc.bsky.social Full time (37 hpw), permanent post based at the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare c-js.uk/3TTUdgM
North Somerset Council: Ecology Officer advertised with CJS
Salary: £33,024 - £35,745 p.a. Hours: 37 (full time permanent) Location: Based at the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare In this role, you will primarily provide responses to planning applications, compile…
c-js.uk
July 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Ecology Officer also required with @northsomersetc.bsky.social Full time (37 hpw), permanent post based at the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare c-js.uk/3TTUdgM