North Somerset Council's digital digest
Plastic waste is still high on the agenda as TV documentaries continue to highlight the plight of our oceans and foreign shores.
You can help reduce plastic pollution by avoiding buying plastic which can’t be recycled and recycling as much as possible.
It’s been a wet summer so far but the temperature is rising and the diary is filling up with lots of fun events happening right here in North Somerset.
Here’s a quick round-up of some of the highlights…
New councillors are now settling into their roles on North Somerset Council following the local elections in May.
A busy bridge in Weston-super-Mare is getting a significant £80,000 upgrade to its road and paths this week.
Drove Road bridge, which links Locking Road to Drove Road roundabout, closed to traffic for five days from yesterday (Monday 24 June) as the road is resurfaced and paths are patched.
Continue reading Busy bridge getting £80,000 upgrade this week
Traffic congestion across the West of England is now being challenged during a fun free scheme with rewards on offer.
Entries are open to the Travelwest Challenge, which encourages people across the area to get active and take more sustainable journeys to work.
Continue reading Challenge to reduce traffic congestion now on
Freelancers in North Somerset could find the perfect place to work and socialise at a highly-regarded creative hub in Weston-super-Mare.
The Stable, in Wadham Street, was one of 12 finalists in the recent IPSE (Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) awards for Co-working Space of the Year.
Do you have friends or family members who need a little extra support to live independently?
A new extra-care housing development is being built in Yatton to provide the perfect home for people aged 55 and over.
Find out more about the life-saving work of the RNLI during a free, fun, family day in Weston-super-Mare next weekend.
Do you run a business and would you like to help your employees have a greener commute to work?
Funding is now available for North Somerset businesses to apply for a grant to install electric vehicle charging points.
Continue reading Funding available for electric vehicle charging points
We’re half way through the school holidays already and if you’re running out of ideas to keep your little treasures entertained, here are a few more to keep you going…
