Safer Stronger North Somerset

12/11/2026

Pol Ed is available to all schools within North Somerset - for more information on how to sign up, please contact: [email protected]

North Somerset Council Avon and Somerset Police Avon and Somerset Violence Reduction Partnership North Somerset Neighbourhood Policing

I'm pleased that 25% of schools across Avon and Somerset have already signed up to access Pol-Ed - A positive force in education, the educational programme I am funding for all schools in the area.

Pol-Ed provides teachers with over 400 free lesson plans, assemblies and resources to help teach young people about the law, safety, and responsible citizenship - covering topics from consent and wellbeing, to online safety, anti-social behaviour and hate crime.

Education is a key part of crime prevention, which remains a priority in my Police and Crime Plan. That's why I am so pleased to be able to provide these resources free of charge to all Avon and Somerset schools and teachers, in response to what residents told me was needed.

I encourage you all to ask your local primary and secondary schools if they've signed up for this free access yet.

To find out more visit https://orlo.uk/https___www_pol-ed_co_uk__fj93u or contact the Violence Reduction Partnership: [email protected]

29/10/2026

For Domestic Abuse Awareness Month 2026 and beyond, we commit to showing up for survivors, always. Together, with our commissioned domestic abuse support services Cranstoun, Next Link Domestic Abuse Services and Family Action, we stand shoulder to shoulder with survivors toward safety, support, and solidarity.

We offer our unwavering support to survivors of domestic abuse and the role our commissioned services play in supporting victims/survivors and their families in North Somerset. We stand in solidarity with those of you who bravely seek help and end cycles of abuse and generational trauma.

Survivors deserve safety. Survivors deserve support. Survivors deserve solidarity. Survivors deserve ACTION.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, or are worried about someone you know, support is available.

📞 North Somerset Domestic Abuse Helpline: 01934 318 490
📞 DAFFS (Domestic Abuse Freephone Support Line): 0800 69 49 999

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

15/10/2026

⚠️ Trespassing warning as court closure order issued for Grand Atlantic Hotel site ⚠️

Entering the Grand Atlantic Hotel site in Weston-super-Mare is now a criminal offence under a court-issued closure order.

Anyone on the site, including young people, can be arrested.

The building contains serious hazards, including unstable structures, collapsed areas and asbestos.

No photo, video or act of urban exploring is worth risking serious injury, a criminal record, a fine or up to six months in prison.

Parents and carers are encouraged to discuss these risks with young people and help keep them safe.

14/10/2026

12/10/2026

Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026 is a reminder that hate crime should never be ignored or accepted—report it, speak up, and help protect your community. Every report matters

05/10/2026

by Inspector Lee Kerslake “This month, I want to make a direct appeal to children, young people and their parents.Recent social media posts have highlighted multiple instances of 'Urban Exploring' happening in dangerous local buildings.Over the summer, we have seen a marked increase in people ente...

01/10/2026

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who was affected by the incident in Worle and everyone who supported the local community yesterday and overnight during a difficult and uncertain situation.

Thank you to those residents who had to evacuate and leave their homes, for your patience, cooperation and understanding. We don’t underestimate how scary that must have been.

Thank you to our emergency service friends and colleagues, especially Avon and Somerset Police, North Somerset Neighbourhood Policing and the Explosive Ordinance Device teams. Sometimes it can be all too easy to take for granted those who go towards danger while helping others away from it. Thank you for your response and making sure the situation was safe.

While the cordon was in place, we set up a reception centre at Castle Batch Community Centre yesterday afternoon, and then an overnight rest centre at The Campus.

28 people and six dogs were looked after overnight at The Campus. We’re incredibly grateful to our fantastic staff who worked throughout the night – many after already having done a full day’s work – helping to set up and run emergency support arrangements for people who couldn't return home.

Thank you also to our partner organisations, local volunteers and community groups who stepped forward to help at short notice.

And, of course, thank you to the businesses and organisations who offered support, food and drink, including Asda, Sainsburys, Star Fish Bar, Domino's and The Bentley Road Baker.

The response showed the very best of our North Somerset communities, with people coming together to help neighbours and strangers alike. We're grateful to and proud of everyone who played a part and made a real difference.

Community spirit is alive and well in North Somerset – thank you everyone 🙏

02/07/2026

Do you to want to help make North Somerset a safer place? 🫶

We're looking for a CCTV Control Room Operator to join our busy control room team based in Weston-super-Mare covering all of North Somerset.

Find out more and apply here ➡️https://jobs.n-somerset.gov.uk/ce0985li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=385762Qh12&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=217162XG3w

Apply by 23rd July 2026.

North Somerset Council Weston-super-Mare Town CouncilClevedon Town CouncilPortishead Town CouncilNailsea Town Council