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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

  • 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

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...

New Councillor for West Ward

Posted: Sun, 16th Feb 2025

We're pleased to welcome Mike Rees of Portishead Independents as our latest elected Town Councillor....

Save Our Services (SOS!): Portishead Town Council Sets Budget and Precept in Response to North Somerset Council’s Financial Emergency

Posted: Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Portishead Town Council (PTC) has now set its budget and precept in response to the financial crisis...

Portishead Town Council Opposes Bristol Airport Expansion

Posted: Sun, 9th Feb 2025

Following a meeting organised by Portishead Town Council (PTC) to discuss the Bristol Airport Masterplan,...

Council Meetings

Council Meetings

Community Matters Committee Meeting

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025 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
Agenda:
Agenda, Community Matters, 2025-04-23 (PDF, 774 Kb)

Planning Advisory Group Meeting

Wed, 7th May 2025 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

Portishead Residents Annual Meeting

Wed, 14th May 2025 19:30

Come along and have your say about Portishead Matters

To book a seat, please email: enquiries@portishead.gov.uk or call: 01275 847 078

To join the meeting online via zoom please use this link: https://bit.ly/3BYMeKc

Meeting ID: 857 9208 1915

Passcode: 562219

Dial in by phone: 0203 481 5240 United Kingdom (National call rate)

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