News - Weston-Super-Mare Liberal Democrats

Put your North Somerset Platinum Jubilee celebrations on the map!

As celebrations begin to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee year, North Somerset residents are being urged to record their celebrations and capture the moment in history. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Queen's Accession to the throne in 1952. The focus of celebrations will take place later in the year over the extended Bank Holiday Weekend June 2-5. During that period the Queen will be attending a number of official events including Trooping the Colour, a service in St Paul's Cathedral, a concert at Buckingham Palace on the Saturday evening, and a spectacular pageant outside Buckingham Place on Sunday 5 June.

25 Feb 2022

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Council backing children and young people

Children and young people across North Somerset will benefit from a budget designed to make childhood fairer.

21 Feb 2022

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North Somerset Council responds to living with Covid plan

North Somerset health leaders are urging residents to remain cautious as the country plans to live with covid, following the Government's announcement and recent falls in local infection levels.

22 Feb 2022

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Council sets out vision for Weston Town Centre sites

The re-development of vacant sites in Weston Town Centre took another step forward last night, with a decision by North Somerset Council to start work to find a development partner.

16 Feb 2022

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Budget approved with £40m investment

North Somerset Council members met last night and set the budget for the year ahead. They approved a financial strategy that protects vital council services while also investing an extra £40m in long-term local projects to improve services for children, green initiatives, and local facilities.

16 Feb 2022

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Keep Lateral Flow Tests Free

Liberal Democrat Councillors in North Somerset are calling for lateral flow device tests (LFDs) to continue to be provided to the public free of charge. Councillor Mike Bell, North Somerset Council's Deputy Leader and executive member for public health, warned that the introduction of charges - reported to be under consideration by the government - would risk further damaging the economy and pushing costs onto those least able to pay.

15 Feb 2022

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