Weston’s MP John Penrose has welcomed a significant half-a-million pound investment in North Somerset mental health services for children and young people. The money comes after John noticed an alarming increase in the number of parents contacting him about long delays in getting mental health support for their children. In…
A major shake-up in how North Somerset is governed could be on the cards yet again, as authority leaders have agreed to talk about possible council mergers. Council leaders and chief executives have started discussing local government structures again – 22 years after Avon County Council split into four authorities,…
John Penrose MP has welcomed the decision to give Weston College a share of an £11.7million fund to encourage local people to take part in new training that will help them progress in their current employment or secure a new job. John said: “All the modern, innovative businesses that are moving…
Weston-super-Mare is certainly still a popular place to retire but it’s also rapidly expanding. This is causing people’s traditional view of the seaside town to change. ITV News brought together a group of young people, a representative from North Somerset Council and someone who has lived in Weston for nearly…