Anna Sabine MP challenges major developer in House of Commons
Anna Sabine MP has raised concerns about the lack of meaningful engagement with homeowners at Sulis Down, highlighting wider questions about residents’ rights when developers fail to deliver the communities people were promised. Across the country, residents on new housing developments are facing unfinished infrastructure, unresolved issues and uncertainty over when promised works will be…
Time is Precious charity launches Christmas gift appeal
Local charity Time is Precious is appealing for donations of Christmas presents to help bring festive cheer to children in hospital. With Christmas fast approaching, the charity is hoping that the generosity of local residents and local businesses will help Father Christmas bring smiles to the faces of children who are spending time in hospital over…
Feedback shapes Bristol section of A4 plans
Improved sustainable transport links between Bath and Bristol have moved a step closer as plans for the section between Brislington and Totterdown reach the next stage. Following feedback from residents in a consultation, changes have been made to the original scheme. You can read the full report here. The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA),…
Bath to welcome The World of The Snowman™ this winter
This winter, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Victoria Art Gallery invites visitors to step into The World of The Snowman™, a family exhibition celebrating the artistry and animation behind one of Britain’s most beloved stories, in partnership with Penguin Ventures. Running from 20 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, the exhibition explores how Raymond…
American football pro supports key stroke research study at RUH
A former professional American football player who suffered a stroke aged just 51 is taking part in a new national stroke study being supported by the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Rob Hart, from Edington in Wiltshire, was placekicker for some of the biggest NFL teams from 2002-2004, including the Miami Dolphins, Tampa…
Dial a Ride charity praised for exceptional community service over last 20 years
A charity that has gone above-and-beyond to serve our local community has been praised for its exceptional community service – which has spanned more than 20 years. Dial-a-Ride offers a pre-booked door-to-door transport service, using vehicles specially adapted for wheelchair passengers and improved accessibility. Since 2004, the organisation has supported thousands of local people to…
Independent Councillor’s Campaign Secures New Shared Space Signage for Peasedown St John
A new campaign led by Peasedown St John’s Independent B&NES Councillor, Cllr Karen Walker, has seen new signage placed around the community to remind residents that various footpaths have been designated as shared spaces. The campaign, launched three years ago, has included consultation with local groups, charities, environmentalists and cycle enthusiasts. Cllr Karen Walker (Independent,…
Radstock and Peasedown Hold Drop-In Sessions To Discuss B&NES Local Plan as Consultation Deadline Approaches
Residents across the Somer Valley are currently being encouraged to have their say on proposals that could shape future development in the area for years to come, with just over a week remaining before a major public consultation closes. Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Draft Local Plan sets out where new housing, employment sites…
Tributes Pour In for Coach as Norton Radstock Boxing Club Closes
Norton Radstock Amateur Boxing Club is closing its doors, bringing an emotional end to 12 years of dedication by coach Sean Jenkins, whose commitment to developing young boxers and supporting the wider community has made a lasting difference to many lives. The club’s closure marks the end of an important chapter in Radstock’s sporting history,…
Work to improve lighting and pedestrian routes in Royal Victoria Park gets under way
Work has started on improvements to lighting and pedestrian areas in Bath’s Royal Victoria Park, helping to make the park safer, more accessible and easier to use throughout the year. The work forms part of a wider package of walking and wheeling improvements being delivered by Bath & North East Somerset Council in the park….
