Housing crisis in BathNES inspires new affordability commitment
The region’s housing crisis was under the spotlight, as more than 150 policymakers, activists and industry figures came together recently at the second annual Bath and North East Somerset Housing Summit. The summit saw leaders from across the political spectrum commit to improve the supply of affordable homes in the area. Their signing of a…
Peasedown school children becomes ‘spies’ for a day!
Pupils from Peasedown St John Primary School have taken part in a special ‘Spy Day’ to better understand and the live the life of a character in a book they’re reading. To coincide with the launch of introducing Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz to the list of books being studied this term, Year 6 pupils spent a day…
Meet Your Councillors in Peasedown St John at Monthly Advice Surgery
The Bath and North East Somerset Councillors for Peasedown St John, Karen Walker and Gavin Heathcote (Independents), will be holding their next Advice Surgery on Saturday 7th March, at Peasedown St John Community Library, located in The Hive Community Centre. It will be an opportunity for residents to discuss issues and any concerns they have about the community….
Women to be celebrated at special Mother’s Day Church Services
Women are to be celebrated at a series of special church services on Sunday 15th March. Parish churches in Peasedown St John and Wellow will distribute flowers to all women who attend their services on Mothering Sunday. Revd Matthew Street, leader of the Anglican Churches in these villages, said: “We’re looking forward to giving thanks for…
Peasedown Councillors secure almost £270,000 for village in B&NES budget talks
Peasedown St John is to see a further £269,000 invested in it over the next 12 months – thanks to successful lobbying from the village’s councillors. Independent Councillors Cllr Karen Walker and Cllr Gavin Heathcote submitted a series of requests to the council’s leadership before last Tuesday’s annual budget meeting. Cllr Karen Walker and Cllr…
Sycamore Gap ‘Tree of Hope’ sapling planted in Bath
A rare sapling from the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, which stood at Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland before being illegally felled in 2023, has been planted in Alice Park in Bath. The sapling is one of 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ grown by the National Trust from the seed of the felled tree and gifted to local…
Free community sessions will help residents spot undiagnosed high blood pressure
Residents across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will have the opportunity to check their risk of high blood pressure at a series of ten free community events taking place over the coming weeks. The drop-in sessions will encourage the public to understand and monitor their blood pressure, take early action where necessary…
More marked bays, better parking – and Dott’s Yate rental trial extended
A trial of rental e-bikes and e-scooters in Yate and Chipping Sodbury is set to be extended until September. The two-town trial, which started on 22 August, recorded more than 3,500 journeys in its first three months. This promising early uptake has prompted an extension, enabling the trial to run through the spring and summer months when demand is typically higher. The additional data will support a full evaluation of…
Further consultation on proposed changes to parking charges
Councillors have agreed to further consultation with local residents about proposed changes to parking charges. This includes proposals to introduce charges based on vehicle size for residents’ parking permits and changes to all day parking at Bath’s three Park & Ride sites. Initial public consultation on the proposals ran from 17 October to 7 November,…
Midsomer Norton Town Council declines to provide written clarity over Community Events and Buildings
Concerns are continuing to grow over the future of Midsomer Norton Community Trust and community events following Midsomer Norton Town Council’s decision to change the delivery model for community events and take back control of the Somer Centre and Orchard Hall. Local resident and volunteer Jon Durrant has confirmed that he has been seeking written…
