Weston-super-Mare Town Council
Weston-super-Mare has grown from a fishing village of 180 inhabitants in 1810 to a major holiday resort of 80,000 people today.
Weston super Mare Town Council is the only democratically elected body exclusively representing the civil “parish” and people of Weston-super-Mare, including Worle and Uphill. Re-founded 2000 to carry out the civic role of the former borough abolished in 1974 which left Weston without its own Council, unlike any of the other 39 parishes in North Somerset.
There are 31 councillors elected every 4 years who take no allowances, as well as a small number of employed staff to implement their decisions. The Council is entirely independent of North Somerset Council and raises its own budget to spend on services and facilities. The Council is responsible to the people it represents, the local community.
Attending a council meeting is the best way to find out what we do. Please enjoy finding out more about the council by having a look round our website and social media channels.
You can read the 23rd ANNUAL REPORT 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023 HERE
Update strategy approved July 2023 to accompany the below film.
Recent News
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Upcoming Events
Annual Town Meeting
April 29 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmPlanning Committee
May 1 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmCeremony of Mayor Making
May 16 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmPlanning Committee
May 29 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
For a full list of meetings and events please go to the Council Diary page.
Next Committee Meeting and Upcoming Events
Annual Town Meeting
April 29 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A video which introduces Weston Museum:
Weston Museum
Weston-super-Mare Town Council owns the museum and is responsible for the day to day running and funding, North Somerset Council owns the museum’s collection of artefacts which are then stored, managed and cared for by the South West Heritage Trust.
A video which introduces Blakehay Theatre:
Blakehay Theatre
The Blakehay Theatre’s mission is to be leading the way in this zeitgeist for Weston-super-Mare. We create Theatre for the whole community, bringing national popular shows and treading subject matters onto the stage.