Next phase of Midsomer Norton’s transformation set out in new town centre plan
A new plan to help secure investment and guide the next phase of improvements in Midsomer Norton town centre is set to be considered by Bath & North East Somerset Council. The Midsomer Norton Town Centre Regeneration Action Plan is a joint project with Midsomer Norton Town Council and provides a framework to attract future…
More regional investment for Fashion Museum Bath
One of the region’s key visitor destinations is set to further cement its future, as the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority looks to further invest up to £7 million in the new Fashion Museum Bath – the UK’s leading museum dedicated to the transformativepower of fashion. Reopening in the Grade II listed Old Post…
Council plans long-term future of Haycombe Cemetery and crematorium
Bath & North East Somerset Council is proposing a major programme of feasibility work to help secure the long-term future of Haycombe Cemetery and Crematorium, for residents and local communities and support the council’s net zero commitments. The proposal going before Councillor Manda Rigby, Cabinet Member for Communications and Community, and Councillor Sarah Warren, Cabinet…
Mayor welcomes new job opportunities for young people in the hospitality industry
A collaboration between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and UKHospitality to create 100,000 opportunities for young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) has been welcomed by Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England. Responding to today’s announcement, she said: “Hiring 100,000 young people not currently in education, employment, or training is…
Anna Sabine MP, Cllr Karen Walker and Sulis Hospital Join Forces to Call for Essential Bus Service to Be Restored
Patients, hospital staff and local businesses are struggling with the consequences of having no bus service to Sulis Hospital, prompting a joint call for action from Anna Sabine MP, Cllr Karen Walker and hospital leaders. Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset, has joined local councillors, Sulis Hospital and employers at Bath Business Park…
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…
