Weston Seafront

01/09/2026

Thanks to BBC Bristol for coming to visit and for making people aware of our accessible beach mat trial ☺️

Just a reminder that we also have a beach wheelchair for hire on. You can find out more on the North Somerset Council website here: https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/beachwheelchair

27/08/2026

Great to see more improvements happening 👏

Work started last week (Friday 21 August) to repair and repaint the Madeira Gardens Pavilion structure, helping to enhance and preserve the landmark on Weston Seafront.

This is being delivered by our contractor, Glendale, and is being funded by the council’s annual open spaces maintenance budget.

They are replacing damaged and rotten sections of wood, making sure that the structure is sound.

It will then get a new lick of paint over the coming weeks but maintaining the same green and white colours 💚 🤍

It follows work recently completed to replace the pavilion’s roof, part of our Marine Lake improvement project and ambitious programme.

Thank you for your patience while these improvements are carried out 🙏

We hope you’ll be pleased to see the pavilion looking refreshed and protected for years to come 🫶

We’ll post again once the work has been completed.

25/08/2026

More improvements at Weston’s Marine Lake 🔨

Work is taking place at Marine Lake in Weston today (Tuesday 25 August) to replace the handrail on a set of steps leading from the promenade to the lower apron around the lake.

The new handrail will bring the steps in line with modern height standards and forms part of North Somerset Council's ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and accessible environment for residents and visitors enjoying the lake.

The improvements at Marine Lake, which re-opened to the public on Friday 22 May, included walkways, installing new public toilets, and improving steps, ramps and handrails and other facilities around the site.

Work to improve the surface of the steps meant that they were slightly higher, so the handrail is being raised to make it easier for people to use.

Thank you for your patience while these works are carried out.
You can still access Marine Lake via the alternative sets of steps while this set remains closed. The works are expected to be completed and the steps re-opened at lunchtime today.

The work at Marine Lake has been made possible thanks to our successful bid from the UK Government as part of our ambitious placemaking vision for Improving Weston. The funding is specifically for this project and we can't use it for any other purpose such as adult social care, children's services or road maintenance.

Find out more about the project at https://n-somerset.gov.uk/business/regeneration-development/north-somerset-placemaking/improving-weston-super-mare

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20/08/2026

📢 We're Hiring!

Are you organised, proactive, and looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?

Our Seafront Team is looking for an Activities, Operations & Finance Officer to help support the delivery of activities, operational services, and financial administration across the seafront.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and dynamic team, helping us deliver great experiences for our visitors and local community.

📍 Based within our Seafront Team.
📝 To find out more and apply check out the link in the comments 👇👇👇

Please share with anyone who may be interested!

18/08/2026

Accessible beach walkway trial 📣

You may have noticed some black matting appeared yesterday at one of the entrances to the main beach in Weston-super-Mare 👀

Our seafront team has worked closely with the Disabled Access Group and is happy to announce a trial of specialist mats to help people with disabilities and reduced mobility access the beach.

The trial will take place over three weeks, finishing on Monday 7 September. We will then review feedback to determine use of the mats in the longterm.

🦽 Remember - we already offer free rental of a beach-friendly wheelchair. This is specially designed to help people with mobility difficulties and physical disabilities access the beach.

It's available to rent for a two-hour session, seven days a week between 10am and 4pm. It can be collected from our seafront office on Marine Parade.

Advance booking is recommended. You can do so by completing the application form on our website. See link in the comments below 🔗 👇

♿️ There's also a Changing Places toilet on the prom to the right of the Tropicana building. Changing Places toilets are different to standard disabled toilets as they have extra space and features to help people with severe disabilities, such as a height adjustable changing bench and a tracking hoist system.

The toilet on Marine Parade is open between 8am and 7pm every day. Details of how to gain access through a keypad system are on a sign next to the door.

12/08/2026

This evening will see a once in a generation eclipse - make sure you enjoy it safely 🙏 Never look directly at the Sun.

07/08/2026

Every year thousands of people enjoy the beautiful North Somerset coastline, parks and open spaces - this summer we're encouraging everyone to do their bit and leave only footprints 🌳 🏖️ 👣

Most people dispose of their waste responsibly but even small amounts of litter can affect wildlife, create additional clean-up work and reduce the quality of the experience for other people.

Small actions can make a real difference in keeping our beaches, seafronts and countryside clean, safe and enjoyable for all of us.

Please remember to:

🚮 Put your rubbish in the bins provided
❗ If a bin is full, take your rubbish home with you
♻️ Recycle as much as you can
👣 Make only memories and leave only footprints behind

06/08/2026

As we develop our next Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), it is important that we understand not only the risks identified through our data, but also how those risks are perceived by the people and communities we serve.

The purpose of this consultation is not to validate what we already know. Instead, it is an opportunity to understand what matters most to our communities, what concerns them, and whether there are risks, perspectives or priorities that we may not have fully considered.

Take the survey today - https://bit.ly/4wDFyIx

06/08/2026

🚗 Dangerous and anti-social driving will not be tolerated in North Somerset 👇👇👇

🚗 Dangerous and anti-social driving will not be tolerated in North Somerset.

Enforcement activity has increased, with more vehicle seizures, traffic offence reports and action against drivers causing disruption in our communities.

Working with Avon and Somerset Police, we're tackling issues including anti-social behaviour, dangerous driving, excessive noise and unauthorised car meets to help keep residents safe.

⚠️ Drivers who continue to offend risk fines, warnings and vehicle seizure.

Report anti-social driving: 👉 www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/anti-social-driving/

Report a range of anti-social behaviour issues through North Somerset Council's Stronger, Safer North Somerset website: 👉 www.saferstrongerns.co.uk/anti-social-behaviour

Read the full news release via the link in the comments below 🔗



North Somerset Neighbourhood Policing

01/08/2026

🌊Stay safe on Weston seafront this weekend

Heading to Weston-super-Mare for some seaside fun? Make the most of your day safely with these essential tips from our seafront rangers:

Top tips for staying safe:
🌊Check weather and tide times
🤳Bring a fully charged phone
⚠️Avoid walking into mud – it’s dangerous
🏖️Know the beach exit points
⚠️Always follow warning signs
🆘In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard

Seafront rangers patrol Weston-super-Mare's beach every day, and they work closely with emergency services including Weston-Super-Mare Coastguard Rescue Team RNLI Weston-super-Mare Avon Fire & Rescue Service to help keep everyone safe.

RNLI Weston-super-Mare Avon Fire & Rescue Service Weston-Super-Mare Coastguard Rescue Team