News and Events
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. These range from open gardens weekends and the annual carnival to flower shows, a raft race and spectacular festive illuminations.
Our calendar brings you up-to-date news of these activities and events, along with details of Council meetings and other items of public interest. Just click on the relevant date on the calendar (to the right), for more information and the agenda (usually available 3 days before the meeting).
Please check the agenda for each meeting to confirm the venue.
Please note that the Severnside Sirens are tested every 3rd day of the month at 3pm. Click here for a safety leaflet on the Severnside Sirens or find out more on the Severnside Sirens website.
Due to the current Coronavirus situation the public meetings may be cancelled*, rescheduled or held remotely. Please check this page for details of changes and which meetings will be held remotely.
Click here for the list of Ordinary Public Meetings scheduled in 2021-2022
December 2018
Town Council Meeting
Past Meeting - 12 December 2018
Members of the public are welcome at the Town Council Meeting in Portishead Folk Hall. There is an opportunity to address the Town Council for up to four minutes in the public speaking section at the beginning of the meeting.
Bus Service - Nore Road X3 and X4
News - 12 December 2018
There is an interruption to the bus service – X3 and X4 – Nore Road for resurfacing works between 09:000 and 17:00 from Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th December.
Mobile Library Service Changes from 7th Jan 2019
News - 10 December 2018
The routes and stops for the Mobile library service are reviewed annually to ensure that we are making best use of the vehicle taking account of changing demand for the service and operational requirements.
Planning & Regulatory Committee
Past Meeting - 5 December 2018
Members of the public are welcome at the Planning Committee Meeting in Portishead Folk Hall. There is an opportunity to address the Town Council for up to four minutes in the public speaking section at the beginning of the meeting. Meetings are held in the Folk Hall and start at 7.30pm.
Yellow Lines Trial - Newfoundland / Phoenix Way - Portishead
News - 3 December 2018
North Somerset Council are trialling Yellow Lines on Newfoundland/Phoenix Way for the next six months. Lines were due to be laid week commencing 26th November weather dependent.