Wednesday 26 August · Your briefing

Good morning, North Somerset.

This week transport remains the region's biggest issue.

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What needs your attention

Deadlines and meetings in North Somerset where your voice — or your vote — matters in the next two weeks.

Major local development
From Bristol campaign trail to Downing Street exit: City's MPs pay tribute as Keir Starmer resigns

At a glance

Happening this week in North Somerset

7 transport stories — the busiest issue in North Somerset

Edited for you

Latest developments affecting North Somerset

Ordered by importance — council decisions and planning first, parliamentary and health below.

Council· Bristol Cable· North Somerset25 Jun · 3 min read
Bristol data tools risked wrongly flagging victims and suspects, Children's Commissioner 'deeply concerned'
Bristol City Council data tools used to predict risk of child exploitation may have wrongly identified individuals, the Cable learns, raising concerns about possible historic harm caused before they were quietly decommissioned.
Why it matters
Council decision shaping services in North Somerset.
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Council· BBC Somerset· North Somerset25 Jun · 3 min read
'Minging' offices to become hospital staff flats
A council office block criticised for its appearance is to become flats for hospital staff.
Why it matters
Health service change affecting residents in North Somerset.
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Council· Bath Echo· North Somerset22 Jun · 3 min read
Police won't support proposed 20mph on Lansdown Road in Bath
The council says the reduction from 30mph would be appropriate as Lansdown Road is residential.
Why it matters
Policing and community safety in North Somerset.
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Transport· Bristol Live· North Somerset22 Jun · 3 min read
From Bristol campaign trail to Downing Street exit: City's MPs pay tribute as Keir Starmer resigns
"Our country is far better off for having had him as its leader"
Why it matters
Transport change — how you move around North Somerset.
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Transport· West of England Combined Authority· North Somerset18 Jun · 3 min read
New bus services to launch across the region
New bus services will be launching in July across the West of England, connecting even more communities in the region.
Why it matters
Transport change — how you move around North Somerset.
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Transport· West of England Combined Authority· North Somerset15 Jun · 3 min read
Award-winning North Somerset schools see rise in active travel
A North Somerset school is leading the charge on active travel, with innovative schemes helping more children than ever to walk, wheel, scoot or cycle to school while inspiring wider community participation.
Why it matters
Transport change — how you move around North Somerset.
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Transport· West of England Combined Authority· North Somerset1 Jun · 3 min read
New footbridge installed at Bristol Brabazon station
A major milestone has been reached with the installation of the accessible footbridge at the new Bristol Brabazon railway station on the former Filton Airfield site.
Why it matters
Transport change — how you move around North Somerset.
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Health· Somerset Live· North Somerset27 Jun · 3 min read
Bath woman given £32,000 from NHS Trust after 'unnecessary' thumb operation in bizarre mix-up
'My thumb isn't what it was, and I guess it will never be the same.'
Why it matters
Health service change affecting residents in North Somerset.
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News· Somerset Live· North Somerset27 Jun · 3 min read
M5 Devon live updates 'Police incident' closes motorway near junction 28
There is currently no estimated reopening time
Why it matters
Policing and community safety in North Somerset.
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News· Bristol Live· North Somerset26 Jun · 3 min read
New 'silent killer' alert as UK sees 36C
The UK has endured temperatures approaching 40C this week
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