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Campaign to save Worle Library receives widespread support
A campaign launched by Weston’s MP Dan Aldridge and supported by Weston Labour Party is fighting to save the future of Worle Library and has received widespread support from the local community. Worle Library was visited 22,000 times in 2024/25. However, following the discovery of wet rot and damp in February the council said it cannot afford the significant costs required to repair and maintain the building. North Somerset Council has suggested that libraries marked for cl

Dan Heley
22 hours ago


Passion, Priorities, and Politics at North Somerset Youth Parliament’s first meeting
Last Wednesday, young people from across North Somerset gathered for the first time at Weston-super-Mare’s Town Hall to discuss their...

Oliver Masley
Oct 12


Crunch Vote on Weston Town Council Sanctuary Status Tomorrow
The original proposal to become a Council of Sanctuary was voted in favour of at a meeting of Weston Town Council back in March of this year

Dan Heley
Sep 21


Weston’s MP welcomes government action to ease cost of living and support local families
Dan Aldridge, Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare, has welcomed a major package of support introduced by the government

Dan Heley
Sep 12


North Somerset Council looking to tackle funding challenges
Councillors received an update on both revenue and capital budget spend, which highlighted £4.495m of pressures.

Dan Heley
Sep 12


Young People Inspired at Dan Aldridge MP’s Summer School in Weston
Over 40 young people from Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas took part in an exciting two-day Summer School this week, led by local MP Dan Aldridge and hosted at the Grand Pier.

Dan Heley
Aug 4


Weston-super-Mare Lions issue apology over political sponsorship at Real Ale Festival
Reform, Liberal Democrats and the Conservative Party were all permitted to sponsor a barrel in a potential breach of Charity Commission rules.

Dan Heley
Jul 29


Weston’s MP teams up with Talk Club Mental Health charity to shape national strategy
The community event gave residents the chance to share personal experiences and policy suggestions for improving men's mental health

Dan Heley
Jul 22


Protest planned against plastic pollution
The protest will be taken place at 11am on Saturday, 19 July in the Italian Gardens.

Dan Heley
Jul 15


Dan Aldridge MP Marks 77 Years of the NHS with Hospital Visit to Celebrate Staff and Legacy
Weston's MP Dan Aldridge paid tribute to the dedication and legacy of NHS staff in Weston and across the country as the National Health...

Dan Heley
Jul 12


Speaker Lineup Announced for Weston MP Dan Aldridge’s First Ever Summer School
Limited places remain for 14-18yr olds to join the event

Dan Heley
Jun 26


Citizens take centre stage in groundbreaking cultural plan for the West of England
From 23 June, 15,000 randomly selected households across the region will receive invitations to take part in a unique democratic process

Dan Heley
Jun 17


Weston MP; Dan Aldridge, Welcomes Grooming Gang National Inquiry
“As a survivor of grooming myself, this is a particularly personal issue, one I have been navigating silently until now.”

Dan Heley
Jun 14


Over 18,000 Pensioners in Weston to Receive Winter Fuel Payments Under New Threshold
Under the new system, all pensioners in England and Wales with an income at or below £35,000 a year will receive the Winter Fuel Payment aut

Dan Heley
Jun 10


Council invites postal voters to renew their ballot request
Thousands of voters who are registered for a postal vote are being asked to look out for an invitation from North Somerset Council to renew their voting method.

Dan Heley
Jun 9


Thousands of Weston children to benefit from free school meals policy shift
2000 children in Weston are expected to become newly eligible under the government’s updated rules

Dan Heley
Jun 6


Weston's MP calls for Government to recognise State of Palestine
Weston's MP; Dan Aldridge has today called for the resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza and for the Government to recognise the state of Palestine.

Dan Heley
May 20


Weston's MP to host Summer School for young people
Local MP Dan Aldridge is launching Weston-super-Mare's first ever 'MP Summer School', a new initiative designed to inspire, educate, and...

Dan Heley
May 18


Fly-tippers and Waste Cowboys Face New Crackdown in Weston
A major new crackdown on waste criminals and fly-tippers is being launched to clean up the streets, lanes and countryside around...

Dan Heley
May 15


Penrose hits panic button as Tory Party sends in backup
The Conservative Party is quietly sending in extra resources into Weston with it being deemed by them to be at risk at the general election

Dan Heley
May 11, 2024
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