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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

Have Your Say on the Bristol Airport Masterplan

Have Your Say on the Bristol Airport Masterplan

Posted: Sun, 5th Jan 2025

Residents of Portishead are invited to a public meeting to share their views on the Bristol Airport Masterplan....

Tea & Tech 2025: Bringing Technology and Community Together in Portishead!

Tea & Tech 2025: Bringing Technology and Community Together in Portishead!

Posted: Mon, 30th Dec 2024

Looking for a way to simplify technology, meet new people, and enjoy a warm drink in a relaxed setting?...

St Peters Road Community Weeding Trial Ends

St Peters Road Community Weeding Trial Ends

Posted: Wed, 11th Dec 2024

In response to Portishead residents' concerns over North Somerset Council's use of chemical weedkillers,...

Portishead West Ward By-election

Portishead West Ward By-election

Posted: Wed, 13th Nov 2024

The Portishead West Ward by-election is due to take place on Thursday 5 December.

For more information,...

Community Matters December Meeting - Cancelled

Community Matters December Meeting - Cancelled

Posted: Tue, 12th Nov 2024

Please note that the Community Matters meeting due to take place on Wednesday 11 December has been cancelled....

Council Meetings

Council Meetings

Town Council Meeting

Wed, 15th Jan 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, 2025-01-15 (PDF, 1.6 Mb)

Community Matters Committee Meeting

Wed, 22nd Jan 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

Planning Advisory Group Meeting

Wed, 5th Feb 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