Projects & Funding Opportunities
Discover major infrastructure projects transforming North Somerset's business landscape and explore the funding opportunities available to support your growth ambitions.
Funding Opportunities
UK Shared Prosperity Fund
UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Climate Funding Opportunities
Other Funding Opportunities
On this page you'll find a list of available grants or funding from either North Somerset Council or from external funding providers, which may be suitable for community groups, businesses and organisations.
Additional Funding Schemes
Other Funding Opportunities
Rural England Prosperity Fund
Rural England Prosperity Fund
Community Renewal Fund
Community Renewal Fund
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Current Projects
The projects below aren't just transforming North Somerset - they're creating new opportunities for businesses to grow, innovate, and thrive. Explore how these developments could benefit your business.
Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme
The Government is providing up to £210m worth of voucher funding as immediate help for people experiencing slow broadband speeds in rural areas. Vouchers worth up to £1,500 for homes and £3,500 for businesses help to cover the costs of installing gigabit-capable broadband to people’s doorsteps.
The Food Worksˢʷ
The FoodWorksSW is a dynamic food and drink innovation centre offering food-grade business units and development kitchens, plus hands-on food technical and specialist business support. Located in Weston-super-Mare, the centre nurtures food and drink manufacturers at every stage of their journey and provides infrastructure and room hire, together with a cafe and business lounge to help you and your ideas to thrive.
Hinkley Point C
The first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy. This major infrastructure project presents significant supply chain and employment opportunities for North Somerset businesses.
More Projects Across North Somerset
Birnbeck Pier Restoration
The only pier in Britain linking to an island, this Grade II* listed Victorian landmark is being restored by North Somerset Council, securing its future as a heritage asset and visitor attraction.
Heritage Action Zones
Restoring historic buildings and bringing empty retail units back into community use. This programme has revitalized 14 buildings in Weston-super-Mare, creating opportunities for local businesses and communities.
Latest Project News
Discover the wider portfolio of council projects transforming North Somerset—from transport infrastructure to community facilities and environmental improvements across the region.