Violent crime up and police numbers down shows “record of failure”

North Somerset Council closed Moor Lane Bridge, which passes over the railway line, last July because repairs to the ‘deteriorating’ embankments would have cost in the region of £100,000 and North Somerset conservative councillors felt that these improvements “could not be justified”. There was a local outcry and residents cut away the heavy blockades in […]

South Worle LibDems will be holding North Somerset to account as it becomes clear that the proposed rail electrification is ‘on hold’, possibly to 2024. There will can be no excuses for delaying the reinstatement of Moor Lane Bridge as North Somerset Council members are fully aware of central government plans to axe this funding. […]

In March 2015 North Somerset Council published the Prospectus for Change. This document set out ambitious plans for Weston town centre to create a lively university town where people want to live, learn and spend their leisure time. The vision aims to deliver a stronger, vibrant and prosperous town centre better equipped to deal with current and future […]

Moor Lane bridge has been shut for a month as work is undertaken to strengthen the structure. It will only remain open for pedestrians and cyclists. During this experimental closure heavier blockades have had to be moved into place as local residents have taken action to cut the plastic ties and access the bridge with vehicles.