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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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    High Street

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    Marina

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    Black Nore Beach

  • Sculpture Trail

    Sculpture Trail

  • Sugar Loaf Beach

    Sugar Loaf Beach

  • Sculpture Trail

    Sculpture Trail

  • Lakegrounds

    Lakegrounds

Latest News

Citizens Advice North Somerset Returns to The Folk Hall in Portishead

Posted: Tue, 27th May 2025

Citizens Advice North Somerset is pleased to announce that from Friday 6 June, its Portishead service...

Portishead Town Council Invites You to the Next Resident Drop-In Session

Posted: Sun, 25th May 2025

Following the positive response to last month's session Portishead Town Council is pleased to welcome...

Have Your Say: Portishead Residents Annual Meeting – Get Involved!

Posted: Thu, 1st May 2025

Portishead residents are invited to take part in this year's Portishead Residents Annual Meeting, a key...

Community Voices Concerns Over Proposed Green Belt Development in North Somerset Local Plan

Posted: Fri, 7th Mar 2025

Portishead residents and environmental advocates gathered on Tuesday 4 March, for a live discussion on...

North Somerset Local Plan - Portishead Response: Live Discussion on March 4

Posted: Wed, 26th Feb 2025

Residents of Portishead are urged to take part in a crucial discussion about the future of their town...

Council Meetings

Council Meetings

Town Council Meeting

Wed, 18th Jun 2025 19:30

Meeting of the Town Council.

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
Agenda:
Agenda, Full Council, 2025-06-18 (PDF, 10.6 Mb)

Community Matters & Town Assets Committee Meeting

Tue, 24th Jun 2025 19:30

Meeting of the Community Matters & Town Assets 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 & Placemaking Group Meeting

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025 19:30

Meeting of the Planning Advisory & Placemaking 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