Battery Point Lighthouse

Battery Point Lighthouse with the Severn Estuary and Welsh Hills in the distance

Battery Point Lighthouse, photo D Burton
Quays Marina, Portishead

Yachts and pleasure cruisers on Portishead Marina

Marina Boats, photo D Burton
Head of the Lock, Portishead Quays Marina

New Development Flats, photo D Burton
View of the Severn Estuary

View of the Severn Estuary towards Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve

photo D Burton
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 5.1.21

England will move into a national lockdown from 5th January 2021
Everyone should stay at home and leave only for a specific set of reasons.
Our community halls remain closedand meetings will continue online
Visit our Covid-19 Information page or the North Somerset Council website.

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CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU have also closed their face-to-face service at the Folk Hall. They can still be contacted for advice on 03444 111 444, which is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. You can also visit the Citizens Advice Bureau website or email [email protected].

Last updated: 1st March 2021

Neighbourhood Plan

Portishead is currently producing its Neighbourhood Plan which will shape the development of our town over the next ten years. The plan is produced by the community, not the Council, and your views and input are essential. For details and how to get involved visit please visit the Portishead Neighbourhood Plan Website.

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Events Calendar

A wide range of community groups in Portishead ensure that a constant flow of activities and events take place throughout the year in the town, with something to appeal to everyone.

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Directory of Portishead

Welcome to the Portishead directory where you will find details of local amenities and community groups.

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News & Events

HINKLEY POINT C APPLICATION - TO DISPOSE OF DREDGING TO THE PORTISHEAD DISPOSAL GROUNDS IN BRISTOL CHANNEL

News - 22 February 2021

CONSULTATION – HINKLEY POINT C HAS MADE AN APPLICATION TO VARY THE MARINE LICENCE REFERENCE L/2013/00178/6 – CONSULTATION TO DISPOSE OF DREDGING TO THE PORTISHEAD DISPOSAL GROUNDS IN THE BRISTOL CHANNEL (site LU070)

Green Infrastructure - Consultation offered by North Somerset Council

News - 17 February 2021

North Somerset Council invites residents to comment on its proposed green infrastructure strategy for an 'open, fairer, greener North Somerset'. The consultation is open and will close on 9th April 2020.