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Welcome to Portishead Town Council

Portishead's history dates back to Roman times, its name deriving from the 'port at the head of the river'.

Located just off Junction 19 of the M5 motorway, Portishead is a thriving town with an outdoor swimming pool, marina, shops, restaurants and many lovely places to walk, including the lake grounds.

With a population of approximately 27,000, Portishead is the second largest town in North Somerset.

Portishead Town Council is responsible to the people within the local community. To find out more about the council and take a look around our website and social media channels.

  • High Street

    High Street

  • Marina

    Marina

  • Black Nore Beach

    Black Nore Beach

  • Sculpture Trail

    Sculpture Trail

  • Sugar Loaf Beach

    Sugar Loaf Beach

  • Sculpture Trail

    Sculpture Trail

  • Lakegrounds

    Lakegrounds

Latest News

Portishead West Ward By-election

Portishead West Ward By-election

Posted: Wed, 13th Nov 2024

The Portishead West Ward by-election is due to take place on Thursday 5 December.

For more information,...

Community Matters December Meeting - Cancelled

Community Matters December Meeting - Cancelled

Posted: Tue, 12th Nov 2024

Please note that the Community Matters meeting due to take place on Wednesday 11 December has been cancelled....

Portishead Town Council to Launch Monthly Drop-In Sessions for Residents

Portishead Town Council to Launch Monthly Drop-In Sessions for Residents

Posted: Mon, 11th Nov 2024

Portishead Town Council is pleased to announce the launch of monthly drop-in sessions, designed to provide...

Remembrance 2024

Remembrance 2024

Posted: Tue, 5th Nov 2024

This year's parade is special, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Portishead resident and WW2 veteran...

Portishead Residents Additional Meeting

Portishead Residents Additional Meeting

Posted: Tue, 5th Nov 2024

The recording of this meeting can be accessed on our website at the link below.

Council Meetings

Council Meetings

Community Matters Committee Meeting

Wed, 27th Nov 2024 19:30

Meeting of the Community Matters Committee.

This meeting will be recorded and published with a link from the Council website.

This is a hybrid meeting.

To attend in person:

  • Residents are welcome to join the meeting in person at the Folk Hall, Portishead
  • If you have any questions you would like to send in advance please email enquiries@portishead.gov.uk

To attend via Zoom:

Venue:
The Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PR
Contact:
Town Clerk

Planning Advisory Group Meeting

Wed, 4th Dec 2024 19:30

Meeting of the Planning Advisory Group.

This meeting will be recorded and published with a link from the Council website.

This is a hybrid meeting.

To attend in person:

  • Residents are welcome to join the meeting in person at the Folk Hall, Portishead
  • If you have any questions you would like to send in advance please email enquiries@portishead.gov.uk

To attend via Zoom:

Venue:
The Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PR
Contact:
Town Clerk

Community Matters Committee Meeting - CANCELLED

Wed, 11th Dec 2024 19:30

Meeting of the Community Matters Committee.

This meeting will be recorded and published with a link from the Council website.

This is a hybrid meeting.

To attend in person:

  • Residents are welcome to join the meeting in person at the Folk Hall, Portishead
  • If you have any questions you would like to send in advance please email enquiries@portishead.gov.uk

To attend via Zoom:

Venue:
The Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PR
Contact:
Town Clerk