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Weston-super-Mare is bidding to become the UK’s first Town of Culture in 2028
UK Town of Culture is a new national competition that celebrates towns with strong identities, creative ambition and a great story to tell.
26/03/2026Read More -
Weston-super-Mare Town Council freezes council tax precept for 2026/27
At a budget meeting held on 19th January 2026, the Labour-led Weston-super-Mare Town Council officially voted for a 0% change to its budget for the 2026/27 financial year.
28/01/2026Read More -
Railway bridge closes to traffic for two years
A key railway bridge has been closed for about two years as the ageing structure is replaced.
24/11/2025Read More
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Securing road repairs to Longridge Way, Weston-super-Mare
Fly-tipping at the Taxiway Weston-super-Mare
Question Time - Fly-tipping at the Taxiway - North Somerset Council Full Council
QUESTION TIME: A370 closure and impact on Weston Village
Question Time - X11 Bus Concerns
🎄 A bit of festive fun - the prize conveyor belt (treadmill) challenge
Selective Landlord Licensing
Protecting infrastructure spend in Haywood Village
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📝 THANK YOU: WESTON VILLAGE
Thank you to everyone who has completed my 'Weston Village Parking Issues' survey.
I’ve been overwhelmed by the response. I’ve received 566 completed surveys from Weston Village households - with a few more paper surveys still trickling... in.
This level of response is way beyond what I had hoped for, and I genuinely appreciate the time you have all taken to share your views. It is clear that this is an important issue.
What happens next?
1️⃣ I have started working through the responses, but please bear with me as it will take some time to read, analyse, and collate all your thoughts.
2️⃣ I am determined to ensure your feedback is not ignored and will use this evidence to push the council hard for effective solutions.
Thanks again for your support and I'll update you soon.
📝 THANK YOU: WESTON VILLAGE
Thank you to everyone who has completed my 'Weston Village Parking Issues' survey.
I’ve been overwhelmed by the response. I’ve received 566 completed surveys from Weston Village households - with a few more paper surveys still trickling... in.
This level of response is way beyond what I had hoped for, and I genuinely appreciate the time you have all taken to share your views. It is clear that this is an important issue.
What happens next?
1️⃣ I have started working through the responses, but please bear with me as it will take some time to read, analyse, and collate all your thoughts.
2️⃣ I am determined to ensure your feedback is not ignored and will use this evidence to push the council hard for effective solutions.
Thanks again for your support and I'll update you soon.
🛒 CONSULTATION: POTENTIAL NEW LIDL FOR WESTON SUPER MARE
I saw a post yesterday about news of a potential development at the previous Gas Works site at Marchfields Way/Drove Road.
I've looked into it and can confirm it's true.
Lidl's has launched a ...public consultation seeking feedback on building a new store at the gas works site. It would have 118 customer spaces and create up to 40 jobs.
This is a pre-application consultation but a planning application is expecting to be submitted at some point in the summer.
Respond to Lidl's consultation ⤵️
https://wsm-droveroad.newsite.lidl.co.uk/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASb4tpjbGNrBJviz2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHsmFiegG-dd63ePxtFN-dvWPVtpPgBLwoyyPligA3JBvtLKMNrwT1AFD8FRL_aem_XBmylHDvU3hvDbDeLK9owA
🛒 CONSULTATION: POTENTIAL NEW LIDL FOR WESTON SUPER MARE
I saw a post yesterday about news of a potential development at the previous Gas Works site at Marchfields Way/Drove Road.
I've looked into it and can confirm it's true.
Lidl's has launched a ...public consultation seeking feedback on building a new store at the gas works site. It would have 118 customer spaces and create up to 40 jobs.
This is a pre-application consultation but a planning application is expecting to be submitted at some point in the summer.
Respond to Lidl's consultation ⤵️
https://wsm-droveroad.newsite.lidl.co.uk/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASb4tpjbGNrBJviz2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHsmFiegG-dd63ePxtFN-dvWPVtpPgBLwoyyPligA3JBvtLKMNrwT1AFD8FRL_aem_XBmylHDvU3hvDbDeLK9owA
I'm genuinely really sorry to read this, and this will be a huge loss to the community. These things are incredibly emotional but I want the volunteers and staff to know they should be very proud of all the effort they've put into the scrap store over the years - they really are the best ...of us.
It would be such a shame to see this go and I'm committed to helping where I can - I have written to two members of North Somerset Council's Cabinet for help with finding a space, grants etc which I'm waiting for a response back.
🛝 MALTLANDS PLAY AREA REVAMP
You may have seen the fencing up around the play area at the Maltlands and wondering what that's for.
This fencing is in place because Weston super Mare Town Council is completely revamping the play area with new play equipment.
...It'll take several weeks before it's all finished, and I'll share more when I have it.
Investment in this play area is long overdue and I'm pleased to see it's now happening.
GET IN TOUCH
I can help residents with various local issues who live in the ward of Winterstoke (Weston-super-Mare) which includes Haywood Village, Locking Castle and Weston Village.
Please use the contact form to get in touch with me. Please remember to provide as many details as possible, including your name, address and full details of your issue.
If you’re not sure whether you live in the ward of Winterstoke or not, then you can use this map to check.