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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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


Labour selects Dan Aldridge to battle John Penrose MP at the next general election
The Labour Party has chosen Dan Aldridge as its candidate for the Weston-super-Mare constituency at the next general election.

Dan Heley
Mar 17, 2024


Councillors vote to balance books with council tax increase
North Somerset Councillors have tonight agreed a balanced budget for 2024/25 which includes a 4.99% council tax increase

Dan Heley
Feb 20, 2024


Town Hall to Marathon Finish Line: Mayor raises funds for Foodbank
The Mayor of Weston will soon be putting on his running trainers as he undertakes a charity marathon to raise funds for Weston Foodbank

Dan Heley
Feb 19, 2024


Council calls on MPs to vote against government settlement
North Somerset Council is calling on its two local MPs to vote against the government over local government finance settlement

Dan Heley
Jan 11, 2024
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