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Consultations
All live consultations can be accessed via the North Somerset Council website.
The website will help you to find and participate in consultations which are of interest to you.
Posted: Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:38 by Amy Sear
Free Wellbeing Workshops for Residents of Portishead
Over the next 18 months residents in Portishead will be able to attend a series of workshops to support their wellbeing needs.
The workshops, which are an initiative of the Portishead Wellbeing Partnership, have been organised to help educate and inform residents about topics that are relevant to the population and community, which should also help to relieve pressure on statutory services by directing... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:07 by Amy Sear
Portishead Neighbourhood Plan
A referendum on the Portishead Neighbourhood Plan took place on Thursday 20 July 2023.
You can see the referendum result on the North Somerset Council election webpage
The Plan passed the referendum as more than 50% of the votes cast were in favour of the Plan, therefore the Neighbourhood Plan now has full weight in decision making. It must now go before North Somerset Council on 19 September in order... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:00 by Amy Sear
Sustainable Event for Residents of Portishead
With many feeling the strain of the increased cost of living, Portishead Town Council have been working alongside The Poacher Pub on the High Street in Portishead to organise an Adult Clothes Swap for residents of the town.
The event which is taking place on Thursday 20 July at 7pm, is aimed at encouraging sustainable fashion within the town. The event is open to everyone and all you need to do is bring... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:55 by Amy Sear
John Clark
Portishead Town Council are very saddened to hear that John Clark passed away on Saturday 3 June 2023.
John was a former Councillor of Portishead Town Council for 14 years, a year of which he was Chairman and he spent 8 years as a North Somerset Councillor.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
Posted: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:58 by Amy Sear
Portishead Neighbourhood Plan
The Portishead Neighbourhood Plan will go to referendum on Thursday 20 July 2023 between 07:00 - 22:00.
Details of where to vote will be on your ballot papers.
To find out more visit Portishead Library on the dates and times below:-
- Saturday 1 July from 10am - 1pm
- Wednesday 12 July from 10am - 3pm
- Saturday 15 July from 10am - 1pm
Or visit - www.n-somerset.gov.uk/portisheadplan
Posted: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:39 by Amy Sear
Nearly New Adults Clothes Swap Thursday 25 May from 7pm
Taking place on the last Thursday of every month at The Poacher Pub, High Street, Portishead.
How does the clothes swap work?
Raid your wardrobe for a maximum of 5 items of clothing in good condition, which you no longer want. Drop them off at The Poacher at 7pm, then relax in the bar while all items are sorted into gender and sizes.
Once the clothes have been sorted you can take up to 5 items home with... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 May 2023 12:54 by Amy Sear
Portishead's Penny Coronation Festival set to be a huge success
After the success of last years' Community Jubilee Event, Portishead Town Council will be hosting an even bigger and better event this year called the Penny Coronation Festival. The event will celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and is being held on Saturday 27 May at the Portishead Show Field.
The Festival is set to be a wonderful community event and great day out for all the family. Entry... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 11 May 2023 10:58 by Amy Sear