Weston-super-Mare Town Council has met with representatives from the Weston-super-Mare Allotment Club to discuss the current situation regarding allotment tenancies held by individuals who live outside the parish boundary. The meeting was…
Weston-super-Mare’s much-loved Old Town Quarry will reopen its gates on Saturday 25th October (10am–3pm) with a vibrant day of celebration to launch a week of creativity, culture, and community. The event will officially open at 10.30am,…
Weston-super-Mare Town Council has resolved not to become a formal member of the Council of Sanctuary movement. The decision follows detailed consideration of the Finance and General Purposes Committee’s recommendation, public engagement…
Weston-super-Mare Town Council is delighted to announce the appointment of a new café operator ahead of the much-anticipated reopening of the Old Town Quarry. Following a robust and competitive public tender and procurement process, the…
Weston-super-Mare Town Council is pleased to announce that Weston Artspace will be moving into the Old Town Quarry as part of the site’s much-anticipated reopening in the coming weeks. This new chapter for Weston Artspace marks the start…
Weston-super-Mare’s Blakehay Theatre is set to relaunch under new leadership later this year, following a robust and competitive public tender and procurement process issued by Weston-super-Mare Town Council. The venue will be operated and…
Weston-super-Mare Town Council is proud to announce another spectacular Armed Forces and Emergency Services Day on Saturday 21st June 2025 — now just weeks away. This much-loved annual event celebrates the dedication and sacrifice of our…
The Old Town Quarry represents an important historical, natural, and cultural asset for Weston-super-Mare. As we undertake significant renovation work funded by the Community Ownership Fund, we need to establish a clear brand identity that…
We are pleased to share the latest developments at Old Town Quarry, following on from the earlier conversations and community feedback sessions. While progress has been steady behind the scenes, we recognise the importance of keeping you…
Weston-super-Mare Town Council is thrilled to announce the launch of the Weston Independent Market, a brand-new weekly event starting Wednesday 9th April 2025 at the Italian Gardens, right in the heart of the town centre. The Weston…
Weston-super-Mare Town Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from experienced and qualified organisations to manage and operate the café at the Old Town Quarry. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new…
Weston-super-Mare’s twinning with Hildesheim, Germany, goes way beyond tradition. It’s been built upon over many years of true friendship and shared experiences. This year, we were delighted to welcome three students from Hildesheim,…
Weston-super-Mare Town Council is committed to the continued improvement and development of our town. By working together with key partners, we are taking significant steps to ensure that the services and assets which are important to our…
On January 28th, we held our latest Quarry Conversations meeting at Weston Museum, and we were thrilled by the fantastic turnout! More than 50 members of the public joined us for an insightful evening, demonstrating just how much passion…
We’re thrilled to announce that the Old Town Quarry project has been granted an extension from the Community Ownership Fund - the project will now run until 1st July 2025. This vital support enables us to continue progressing with the…
Grove Park has had a slide installed, replacement springy and spinning plate and the team have re-painted the existing play equipment – giving it a new lease of life! Ellenborough Park – we are pleased that the replacement net on the…
Weston-super-Mare Town Council is pleased to announce the selection of ‘By Invitation Events’, a respected event and market curation company, as the official market provider for the town. Since being founded by Michelle Beck in 2013, ‘By…
Christmas Lights Switch-On event, is on Saturday, 23rd November 2024. This year's celebration includes new Christmas lights design, featuring the debut of the stunning 8-metre Nordika Christmas tree and the return of EAT Festival. The…
The Blakehay Theatre is thrilled to announce it has been named Theatre of the Year for 2024/2025 by the South-west England Prestige Awards, a distinguished accolade celebrating the vibrant small and medium-sized enterprises of the region.…
It has been a busy time for the Old Town Quarry project! It is 3.5 years since the original plan was conceived for the Town Council to take on the Old Town Quarry site. And it is now 12 months since the application to the former national…
Climb the Lighthouse The new Lighthouse structure boasts multiple climbing points that lead to two thrilling slides. With tactile play elements and breathtaking views, this feature is sure to captivate explorers of all ages, offering…
Weston-super-Mare, along with every other town and village in Britain, will fall silent for two minutes on Remembrance Sunday 10th November as we pay respect to those who fell in two world wars and later conflicts. Once again Grove Park…
Weston Town Council is thrilled to announce the arrival of The Whale, the first piece of innovative new play equipment coming to the Adventure Water Play Park. This exciting addition marks a UK-first, offering a unique and inclusive play…
This festive season, Weston-Super-Mare will sparkle brighter than ever as it becomes the only town in the South West to feature the spectacular 8-metre Nordika Christmas tree, a cutting-edge symbol of sustainability and innovation. Crafted…
Weston-super-Mare Town Council (WSMTC) recently welcomed Miriam Feth, a trainee in public management from the District of Hamelin-Pyrmont, Germany, for a three-month work placement. The exchange, part of our town twinning initiative,…
The Waterpark is closed for exciting refurbishment works. We will keep you posted with updates on the progress of the new play equipment installation. We are underway with the work! - Phase 1 - Will see the removal of equipment, surfacing…
We would now like to invite you to the next Old Town Quarry (OTQ) project meeting – the details are: TITLE: Quarry Opportunities: Next Steps meeting DATE: Tuesday 24th September TIME: 7 – 8.30pm VENUE: Weston Museum, Burlington Street,…
Weston Wallz is bringing in even more colour to the coast, with 18 brand new murals about to a-pier in the iconic Weston-super-Mare Returning to the seaside town between Saturday 31 August - Saturday 14th September, Upfest has unveiled a…
We are pleased to provide an update on the upcoming enhancements to our local parks and play areas. We are currently awaiting timescales from contractors for the following improvements: Grove Park The Grounds Team has removed the old multi…
A New Chapter for Old Town Quarry: Safety, Sustainability, and Community Engagement Weston-super-Mare Town Council is pleased to announce its takeover of the Old Town Quarry site, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for this…