Weston-super-Mare Town Council
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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.
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Recent News
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Upcoming Events
Due to covid 19 we have suspended all committee and working parties until further notice.
Facebook live Q&A with BBC’s gardening expert Mary Payne
July 28 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmUnveiling of a Blue Plaque for John Hugh Smyth-Pigott – Grove House
July 31 2020 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 amFacebook live Q&A with fashion awareness environmental campaigner Becky Barnes
August 4 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmUnveiling of a Blue Plaque for Dwight D. Eisenhower – Water Tower Weston woods
August 20 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
As soon as we are able to reschedule the meetings they will appear here and on the Council Diary page.
Blue Plaques
Tour the town’s rich history with our Blue Plaque guide, featuring audio history tour.
Next Committee Meeting
Due to COVID-19 we have suspended all committee and working parties until further notice.
Facebook live Q&A with BBC’s gardening expert Mary Payne
July 28 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Committee Agendas & Minutes
Details of all meetings of Weston super- Mare Town Council can be viewed on this website.
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.
Visitor Information Centre
Visit Weston operates the award-winning, seasonal Visitor Information Centre which is staffed and funded by Weston Town Council in partnership with North Somerset Council who provide the premises.
Parks, Play Areas & Green Spaces
We maintain a wide range of parks, gardens, open spaces and play areas within the town. We own some and the others are leased from North Somerset Council.
Weston-super-Mare’s Water Adventure Play Park
The Water Adventure Play Park is located on Knightstone Road which is the sea front road next to Melrose Car Park. It’s a popular attraction on Weston’s seafront.