School holiday countdown

Lots of fun can be had in the February school holidays next week…

Tell us your top future transport priorities

Have your say on how you move around North Somerset and help shape how transport schemes are prioritised in the coming years.

The draft Joint Local Transport Plan (JLTP4) needs your involvement before it is finalised.

Traders needed for BBC One’s DIY SOS!

Are you a tradesperson who could donate your time, skills, supplies and materials to help a local family in need?

BBC One’s hit TV show DIY SOS – Big Build is coming to Weston-super-Mare in March.

Get access to online services at any time

Check your council tax bill in your pyjamas or order a new recycling box at breakfast.

North Somerset Council is increasing its range of online services to enable you to do things at a time that suits you.

Cut down on paperwork

Cut down on unnecessary paperwork by switching to online paperless billing with North Somerset Council.

Register or update your profile at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/myaccount to access your account at a time that suits you.

Simple steps to avoid getting your bike stolen

Days are getting longer and hopefully the weather will soon be warmer so now could be the time to get your bicycle out of hibernation.

Cycling is a quick and convenient way to get out and about in your local area but it can be very frustrating if you’re unlucky enough to have your bike stolen.

Road gets a revamp

A stretch of road through Banwell is set to be improved next week.

The A371 is having some preparatory work done to it ahead of further surface improvements next year, as part of North Somerset Council’s commitment to maintaining the area’s roads.

Arts alive in Weston

Artistic events and workshops are on the menu in Weston-super-Mare thanks to a new community arts studio opening in the High Street.

Socially-engaged arts organisation Terrestrial has opened up in the unit previously held by Saltrock – and is now known as Weston Artspace.

Literary festival to lantern parade – more dates for the diary

Looking for more things to do in North Somerset this month?

Here are some fun ways to get out and about in the area over the next week or two…

Weight limit on busy bridge starts tomorrow

A 7.5 tonne weight limit is being introduced on a busy bridge in Weston-super-Mare from tomorrow (Friday 21 December) due to safety concerns.

An inspection found significant defects to the Winterstoke Road bridge, which runs over the main Bristol to Taunton railway line.