Draft Local Plan sets out future growth for Midsomer Norton
Midsomer Norton is set for further housing growth and continued town-centre development under Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Draft Local Plan 2025–2043. The plan, due before B&NES Cabinet on 10 September, sets out where future development should take place and the policies against which planning applications will be judged. It does not itself grant…
Partnership welcomes SEND inspection findings recognising strong progress across services in B&NES
Bath and North East Somerset Local Area SEND Partnership has welcomed the findings of an inspection into services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), which recognises strong partnership working, effective early help services and significant work to improve outcomes and experiences for children, young people and families. The report,…
Future of magical Bath Christmas Market secured with permanent planning approval
One of Bath’s most popular events that boosts the local economy by up to £64m each year and attracts more than 440,000 visitors has been given permanent planning permission. The award-winning Bath Christmas Market is one of the leading festive markets in the UK and Europe and can now operate annually for up to 25 days each…
Help shape the future of Bath’s Park & Ride
Residents, commuters and visitors are being asked to share their views and help shape the future of Bath’s Park & Ride. Bath & North East Somerset Council wants to hear from everyone, whether they use Park & Ride regularly, occasionally or not at all. The survey asks about travel habits, how often people use Park…
Don’t lose your vote: residents urged to check household voter details
Bath and North East Somerset residents are being urged to look out for an email or letter from the council asking them to check their household voter details, so everyone who is eligible to vote can have their say in future elections. The annual canvass is carried out every year and enables Bath & North…
B&NES initiative to bring markets to Midsomer Norton
A new initiative led by Bath and North East Somerset Council aims to explore opportunities for regular markets and town centre events in Midsomer Norton. Local businesses, traders, producers, makers and event organisers are being invited to attend a free Business Breakfast at The Council Chambers, The Hollies, Midsomer Norton, on Tuesday 22 September from…
Free Dementia Workshop in Peasedown St John to mark World Alzheimer’s Month
People living in Peasedown St John are being given another opportunity to find out more about dementia, thanks to a free information workshop. Dementia Friendly Peasedown organises regular sessions for the public to take part in. Helen Sims, of the Peasedown Community Trust (the local charity that runs the Dementia Friendly Peasedown initiative) said: “Everybody knows…
Council brings rogue roofer to justice after £41,000 homeowners’ scam
A roofer who swindled vulnerable residents across the South West and Wales out of more than £41,000 by overcharging for poor-quality roofing work has been handed a prison sentence following a prosecution by Bath & North East Somerset Council. Richard Michael Todd, 37, of Forth Avenue, Portishead, was sentenced to three years and two months…
Peasedown St John Councillor to hold Street Surgery on 16th September
Independent Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Councillor, Cllr Karen Walker, will be holding her next Street Surgery in Peasedown St John on Wednesday 16th September. Each month over the next year Cllr Walker will be visiting every street to meet residents, hear any concerns and to find out about what issues matter to local…
Councillor criticises major B&NES U-Turn on plans to build Peasedown roundabout
Community Leaders in Peasedown St John have heavily criticised the leadership at Bath & North East Somerset Council after it was announced that the plans to build a roundabout at the southern end of the village have been shelved! B&NES has pulled the plug on plans to create a much-needed roundabout at the junction between…
