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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.

  • High Street

    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

Remembrance 2024

Remembrance 2024

Posted: Tue, 5th Nov 2024

This year's parade is special, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Portishead resident and WW2 veteran...

Portishead Residents Additional Meeting

Portishead Residents Additional Meeting

Posted: Tue, 5th Nov 2024

The recording of this meeting can be accessed on our website at the link below.

Election Notice

Election Notice

Posted: Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Notice has been given by North Somerset Council - Election of Parish Councillor to Portishead Town Council...

Portishead’s Energy Expo: Empowering Homes and Inspiring Change

Portishead’s Energy Expo: Empowering Homes and Inspiring Change

Posted: Wed, 16th Oct 2024

Somerset Hall in Portishead is set to host the highly anticipated Energy Expo on Saturday 2 November,...

Upcoming Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Meeting in Portishead

Upcoming Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Meeting in Portishead

Posted: Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Portishead residents are invited to attend a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) meeting on Tuesday 15...

Council Meetings

Council Meetings

Town Council Meeting

Wed, 13th Nov 2024 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

Staffing & Finance Committee Meeting

Wed, 20th Nov 2024 19:30

Meeting of the Staffing & Finance 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

Community Matters Committee Meeting

Wed, 27th Nov 2024 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