Thousands flock to Midsomer Norton as first food festival proves a huge success
Midsomer Norton High Street was buzzing with activity last Saturday as the town’s first food and drink festival attracted an estimated 4,000 visitors, bringing one of the biggest crowds seen in the town centre for years. Organised by eat:Festivals, the free event took place on Saturday 10 October, transforming the High Street into a bustling…
Support Our Local Shops – Campaign launched to support Peasedown St John Independent businesses
A new campaign has been launched to encourage more people to support local, independent businesses in Peasedown St John. Set up by B&NES Independent Councillor, Cllr Karen Walker, the campaign will shed a special light on local entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders over the next six months. Cllr Karen Walker said: “Peasedown St John has…
Churches celebrate villagers’ lives
Churches in the villages of Peasedown St John, Wellow and Shoscombe are giving villagers the opportunity to celebrate and remember the lives of loved ones who have passed away. On Sunday 1st November, churches will be holding special services where the names of those who have died will be read out and there will also…
Record £215m regional investment for potholes and repairs
Hundreds of millions of pounds of funding – secured by West of England Mayoral Combined Authority – is set to be invested to repair roads, pavements, and bridges over the coming years. Through a new initiative, the Mayor’s Potholes & Pavements Fund [launched in this social media video], some £215 millionis due to be invested in…
Nature recovery projects to share £5 million funding boost
Eight projects from across the West of England are set to receive a share of funding from the multi-million-pound regional Nature Fund, announced by the Mayorin May. A thriving natural environment is fundamental to a healthy, resilient society and economy. From restoring species-rich grasslands and wetlands to improving rivers, protecting ancient trees and creating new…
£1bn of good growth: fastest-growing region’s new investment fund
A major new regional investment fund, anticipated to help grow the West of England’s economy by £1 billion, has been announced today and welcomed by the Prime Minister, Chancellorof the Exchequer, Business Secretary, and Housing Secretary. The Future Places Fund is set to be kickstarted by an initial £130 million investment from the West of…
Statement from the Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council on the Russian strike in Ukraine
Councillor Kevin Guy, Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “We are deeply saddened by the devastating attack on Oleksandriya on October 7. I am in regular contact with the local Mayor and have had personal experience of the horrors of war. That’s why I know its so very vital that those who…
Bath residents invited to choose community projects for CIL funding
Outdoor learning and play, modern youth facilities and accessibility schemes are among the projects Bath and North East Somerset residents are being invited to put forward for a new round of community funding. Communities are asked to help decide which local projects from a shortlist of 20 should receive funding through the latest round of…
£11.5m funding boost for construction skills and youth training
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is investing £11.5 million to boost technical training over the next three years, with an emphasis on much-needed construction skills with the launch of the Mayor’s Construction Skills Fund. Investing in the facilitiesneeded for future skills and reflecting real workplace environments is embedded within the West of England’s…
Government approves SEND Reform Plan for B&NES
A plan that will improve early support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and ensure services are easier for families to navigate has been approved for Bath and North East Somerset. The Local SEND Reform Plan has been approved by the Department for Education, marking an important milestone in…
