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Have Your Say on the Bristol Airport Masterplan
Residents of Portishead are invited to a public meeting to share their views on the Bristol Airport Masterplan. This important gathering will take place on Monday 20 January 2025 from 19:00 to 20:30 in the Eve Wigan room at the Folk Hall in Portishead.
The meeting is being organised to give local residents an opportunity to express their opinions and concerns about the Masterplan, which outlines proposed... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 5 Jan 2025
Tea & Tech 2025: Bringing Technology and Community Together in Portishead!
Looking for a way to simplify technology, meet new people, and enjoy a warm drink in a relaxed setting?
Join us at Tea & Tech 2025 at The Folk Hall, Portishead! These free sessions are designed to make the digital world more accessible while fostering community connections.
Tea & Tech offers a relaxed and welcoming environment to:
- Ask for digital advice: Got a tricky tech question? We're here... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 30 Dec 2024
St Peters Road Community Weeding Trial Ends
In response to Portishead residents' concerns over North Somerset Council's use of chemical weedkillers, particularly glyphosate, a community-led initiative to explore manual weeding was launched on St Peters Road. The trial aimed to address environmental and health concerns by promoting hands-on community involvement in keeping public spaces weed-free without chemicals.
Local residents have raised... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Dec 2024
Portishead West Ward By-election
The Portishead West Ward by-election is due to take place on Thursday 5 December.
For more information, please follow this link: Portishead Town Council West ward by-election | North Somerset Council
View the statement of persons nominated here - statement of persons nominated - Portishead town council
View a map of the west ward here - Portishead West Ward Map (Detailed)
Posted: Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Community Matters December Meeting - Cancelled
Please note that the Community Matters meeting due to take place on Wednesday 11 December has been cancelled.
Posted: Tue, 12 Nov 2024
Portishead Town Council to Launch Monthly Drop-In Sessions for Residents
Portishead Town Council is pleased to announce the launch of monthly drop-in sessions, designed to provide residents with the opportunity to engage directly with their local councillors. These informal sessions will offer a platform for residents to discuss any queries, concerns, or ideas they have about the community.
The first introductory session will be held on Friday 22 November from 3pm to 6pm... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Nov 2024
Remembrance 2024
This year's parade is special, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Portishead resident and WW2 veteran Arthur Oborne will be joining us.
Sunday 10 November 11.30am - St Peter's Church Remembrance Day Parade and Church Service.
The schedule is below:
10:15am - Parade assembles at the High Street
10:45am - The Act of Remembrance will begin
11:00am - Two minutes silence will begin
11:05am - Parade moves... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 5 Nov 2024
Portishead Residents Additional Meeting
The recording of this meeting can be accessed on our website at the link below.
Posted: Tue, 5 Nov 2024
Election Notice
Notice has been given by North Somerset Council - Election of Parish Councillor to Portishead Town Council West Ward.
The Portishead West ward by-election due to take place on Thursday 5 December has now gone live and can be found: Portishead Town Council West ward by-election | North Somerset Council
Further information is available:
The legal notices and nomination packs can be found: Public and legal... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Portishead’s Energy Expo: Empowering Homes and Inspiring Change
Somerset Hall in Portishead is set to host the highly anticipated Energy Expo on Saturday 2 November, from 11:00 to 15:00. Organised in collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) and Portishead Town Council, this event promises to be a hub of inspiration and practical advice for homeowners and families alike.
Event Highlights:
- Discover: Gain valuable home maintenance tips that can improve... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 16 Oct 2024