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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.

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    Sculpture Trail

  • Lakegrounds

    Lakegrounds

Latest News

Upcoming Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Meeting in Portishead

Upcoming Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Meeting in Portishead

Posted: Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Portishead residents are invited to attend a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) meeting on Tuesday 15...

Invitation to Tender October 2024

Invitation to Tender October 2024

Posted: Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Invitation to Tender

For further details please contact Osmond Tricks: harryhancock@osmondtricks.co.uk...

Portishead West Ward Casual Vacancy: Poll Date Confirmed

Portishead West Ward Casual Vacancy: Poll Date Confirmed

Posted: Thu, 26th Sep 2024

A valid request for a poll has been received regarding the Portishead West ward casual vacancy.

The Returning...

Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor - West Ward

Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor - West Ward

Posted: Tue, 17th Sep 2024

Portishead Town Council - West Ward

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the non-attendance of Carol Preston,...

Join us for a day of community and awareness at Portishead Football Club

Join us for a day of community and awareness at Portishead Football Club

Posted: Mon, 16th Sep 2024

Following the impactful visit of the Knife Angel to Weston-super-Mare in May, the North Somerset Violence...

Council Meetings

Council Meetings

Community Matters Committee Meeting

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:30

Meeting of the Community Matters Committee.

Residents are welcome to join the meeting in person at The Folk Hall, High Street, Portishead.

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

This is a hybrid meeting.

To attend in person:

  • Councillors, Council staff and members of the public (who are residents) can join the meeting in person at The Folk Hall, Portishead.
  • Please book in advance by emailing enquiries@portishead.gov.uk or telephone 01275 847078 (places will be allocated as requests come in).
  • Those wishing to attend may continue to wear a face mask if they choose.
  • We will let you know how to participate during that section of the meeting.
  • We have taken these measures to protect all of us, so please respect them.

To attend via Zoom:

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

Planning Advisory Group Meeting

Wed, 6 Nov 2024 19:30

Meeting of the Planning Advisory Group.

Residents are welcome to join the meeting in person at The Folk Hall, Portishead.

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

This is a hybrid meeting.

To attend in person:

  • Councillors, Council staff and members of the public (who are residents) can join the meeting in person at The Folk Hall, Portishead.
  • Please book in advance by emailing enquiries@portishead.gov.uk or telephone 01275 847078 (places will be allocated as requests come in).
  • Those wishing to attend may continue to wear a face mask if they choose.
  • We will let you know how to participate during that section of the meeting.
  • We have taken these measures to protect all of us, so please respect them.

To attend via Zoom:

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

Town Council Meeting

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:30

Meeting of the Town Council.

Residents are welcome to join the meeting in person at The Folk Hall, Portishead.

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

This is a hybrid meeting.

To attend in person:

  • Councillors, Council staff and members of the public (who are residents) can join the meeting in person at The Folk Hall, Portishead.
  • Please book in advance by emailing enquiries@portishead.gov.uk or telephone 01275 847078 (places will be allocated as requests come in).
  • Those wishing to attend may continue to wear a face mask if they choose.
  • We will let you know how to participate during that section of the meeting.
  • We have taken these measures to protect all of us, so please respect them.

To attend via Zoom:

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