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 2022-2023
September 2021
Time to Start School
News - 21 September 2021
Parents of children born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018 need to apply for 2022 school places now.
Portishead Town Council Meeting 15 September 2021
Past Meeting - 15 September 2021
A meeting of Portishead Town Council will take place on 15th September 2021. The meeting will be hybrid: members attending both in person at the Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead and online.
Portishead Town Council Community Matters Committee 9 September 2021
Past Meeting - 9 September 2021
Portishead Town Council Community Matters Committee 9 September 2021
Portishead Town Council Full Council meeting agenda 15 September 2021
Past Meeting - 9 September 2021
Portishead Town Council Full Council meeting agenda 15 September 2021
Notice of Election for Portishead Town Council - Portishead South Ward
News - 6 September 2021
Notice of Election for Portishead South Ward
Planning Advisory Agenda 1st September 2021
Past Meeting - 1 September 2021
Planning applications to be discussed: 1835 - Shannon Walk, 1924 - Richmond Close, 2057 - Nore Rd, 2078 & 2079 - Woodhill Rd, 2127 - Hillside Rd, 2090 - Rosemary Cres, 2105 - Woodhill Rd, 2152 - Black Nore Point, 2165 & 2166 Sainsburys, 2203 - 290 Down Rd, 1743 & 2266 - Bristol Rd, 2245 & 2309 - Mulberry Close, 2263 - 24 Highfield Drive, 2322 - The Deans, 2325 Highfield Drive, 2229 - St Mary's Rd, 2293 - Cedarhurst Rd, 2400 - Willow Close, 2178 - Martingale Way, 2376 - Etex Building