A public workshop was held on 12th February, capturing local people's views on whether the community could get more of its energy from renewable sources. Support was expressed for the possible development of wind turbines and solar farms within the area. Following on from this renewable energy workshop, residents of Nailsea and Tickenham are now [...]
Organisers of the Nailsea Community Skate Park Festival have confirmed this year’s date, which celebrates the 20th occasion of the Skate Park Festival and will be at the traditional venue of the Millennium Park in Nailsea, on Saturday 25th June 2022, 1pm – 5pm. Sadly the last two years' organisers have been unable to run [...]
Residents of Nailsea and Tickenham are invited to share their views and help inform future policies on renewable energy at a public workshop on Saturday 12th February. Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE), an independent national charity based in Bristol, is hosting the workshop on behalf of North Somerset Council. Visit the Centre for Sustainable Energy [...]
With people all over the UK taking the SME Climate Commitment to reach net zero by 2050, it’s time for North Somerset businesses to join the cause. By now, we all recognise that the climate crisis poses a significant threat to nature, the economy, and all of our lives. That’s why the UK Business Climate [...]
Businesses, schools, and community groups in North Somerset can access support for their active travel initiatives, thanks to the Department for Transport’s Capability Fund. The grants are available to companies, schools and community groups in North Somerset who want to start incentivising active travel. The money is being provided by the Department for Transport’s Capability [...]
Struggling households across North Somerset are benefitting from a £1.3m grant this winter thanks to the Government’s Household Support Fund. The grant intended to help struggling households all over the UK afford basic provisions like food and other essential items, as well as pay their energy and water bills. The awarded money is intended to [...]
With Christmas on the horizon, here are some great tips and tricks to help make your festive season the most sustainable yet! The Christmas period is a time to eat, drink, and be merry. But all that joviality comes at a considerable environmental cost. Did you know, the UK generates 114,000 tonnes of waste plastic [...]
Priority Football Academy is recruiting players for the 2022/23 academic year, allowing youngsters to play competitive football alongside their A Level studies. Priority Football Academy offers youngsters between the ages of 16 and 18 the opportunity to play matches and train on top of a full-time further education offering. The Academy works in partnership with Nailsea School, where youngsters can pick from a whole host of academic [...]
Avon Fire & Rescue are offering free home fire safety visits to vulnerable members of the community as part of their targeted prevention work. As a way of promoting better fire safety, Avon Fire & Rescue are going to be visiting the most vulnerable members of communities across B&NES, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. [...]
All eligible adults aged 18 and over will be offered Covid-19 booster jabs by the end of January 2022, according to the latest Government announcement. [Information correct at time of publishing. For the latest updates on local Covid-19 measures and announcements, view our coronavirus news articles.] There is an existing booster jab programme that encourages [...]
