Safer Stronger North Somerset

05/08/2026

🚗 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

05/08/2026

📣 Today, Wednesday 5 August, North Somerset Council's Safer Communities team is joined by the Weston Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team and Cranstoun at the Weston Independent Market to raise awareness about the realities of domestic abuse and the support available to help people affected by it.

Come down and speak us if you are in the area.

Avon and Somerset Police North Somerset Neighbourhood Policing Cranstoun Weston Independent Market Safer Stronger North Somerset North Somerset Council Weston-super-Mare Town Council

29/07/2026

📆 The North Somerset Violence Reduction Partnership team (VRP) are down at Weston Independent Market today promoting the use of Fearless to report crime, in particular promoting knife crime awareness.

📣 Pop down to see us if you are out and about!

22/07/2026

What would you do if you witnessed harassment?

Over 70% of women in the UK say they’ve experienced sexual harassment in public. When you see it happening, what do you do? Most of us like to think we'd step in. But in the moment, it can be hard to know what to do.

UN Women UK's Bystander campaign shines a light on the power of bystander intervention and reminds us that creating safer communities is everyone's responsibility.

If you see something that doesn't feel right, you don't have to put yourself at risk, but you can make a difference. Whether it's checking in with someone, creating a distraction, or reporting a concern, small actions can help challenge unacceptable behaviour and support those affected.

Together, we can make North Somerset a place where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.

Find out more about the wider campaign (and sign the open letter of support) in the comments below 👇✏️

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESYySPjHrbU

Over 70% of women in the UK say they’ve experienced sexual harassme...

17/07/2026

🚭 We're continuing to tackle the sale of illegal to***co and va**ng products to protect communities across North Somerset 🚭

A Weston-super-Mare shop owner has been sentenced after our Trading Standards team seized £10,000 worth of illegal to***co and va**ng products.

The sale of illegal to***co and vapes:
❌ avoids important safety controls
❌ undermines legitimate businesses
❌ is often linked to wider criminal activity.

The shop owner was given a 12-month Community Order with a requirement to complete 100 hours of unpaid work, and also pay £8,500 towards our investigation costs.

➡️ See comments for links to the full news story and more information on how to report illegal to***co sales

09/07/2026

Yesterday afternoon, North Somerset Magistrates’ Court granted a three-month extension to the closure order imposed on a business premises in Weston-super-Mare that had been found to be involved in the sale of illicit to***co and vapes. The extension follows ongoing concerns regarding unlawful trading activity at the location and reflects the court’s recognition of the continuing need to protect the community from the sale of counterfeit and unregulated goods.

Police and partner agencies are aware that there may be other businesses operating in the area that are involved in the sale of illicit to***co and illegal va**ng products, however, intelligence from the public remains vital in helping us build the evidence needed to act.
If you have any information about the sale, storage or distribution of illegal to***co or va**ng products, please report it. You can provide information via our:
- non-emergency number 101,
- submit it through our website - https://orlo.uk/pThgM
- report it anonymously through Crimestoppers - https://orlo.uk/KEl9r
Every piece of information, no matter how small it may seem, helps us develop a clearer intelligence picture and strengthens our ability to get the boot through the door and take action against those involved.

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

01/07/2026

📣 As part of the North Somerset Safer Communities team are down at Weston Independent Market offering advice to the local community regarding all matters on anti-social behaviour.

💬 Come down and see us if you are in the area!

25/06/2026

**UPDATE - 11am: All systems are now back and fully operational. Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.**

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Our 101 non-emergency call service is currently unavailable due to a system fault.

This should not impact on our ability to respond to 999 calls, but we politely remind the public this should only be used for urgent emergencies only.

Anything which doesn't need an immediate response can be reported at a police enquiry office or online: https://orlo.uk/t4mNw

Engineers are working hard to rectify the fault and we'll let you know when the 101 service is operational again.

Thank you for your understanding.

25/06/2026

The red heat-health alert has been extended until 11pm on Friday 26 June, very hot weather is expected across southern England and the Midlands. Heat on this level can affect anyone, including healthy people, and can impact transport, food, water and energy.
🥤 Keep hydrated
☀️ Avoid the sun during the hottest parts of the day
🪟 Keep your home cool
🫂 Look out for others