Mayor welcomes new housing powers
Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, has welcomed thegovernment’s announcement of new development powers for Mayors across England. She said: “As our region continues to take on more powers and funding as part of the devolution revolution, this announcement is another exciting step forward. Having more influence over how national housing funding is spent…
RUH midwife scoops £10k national research leadership prize
A Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) NHS Foundation Trust midwife has been recognised as one of the UK’s most promising research leaders with a prestigious national award. Lead Research Midwife Catherine Bressington has been awarded one of the NIHR20 Research Delivery Leaders Prizes, in recognition of the 20th anniversary of the National Institute for Health…
Midsomer Norton Town Council to spend £8,714 on Christmas Lights
Midsomer Norton Town Council has agreed to spend £8,714 on Christmas lights for 15 lamp posts along the High Street and Silver Street this year. This is equivalent to approximately £580 per lamp-post light. The contract covers the hire, installation and removal of the decorations. Councillors were provided with information about the size of the decorations, the…
Parks team adapts to dry weather with water-saving action
Bath & North East Somerset Council has changed the way water is used across its parks and green spaces and introduced a range of measures to reduce the amount needed in response to the prolonged period of dry weather. The council is aware of growing concern about pressure on water resources following the first hosepipe ban…
£4m for safer walking, wheeling and cycling links in Yate and Thornbury
Over £4 million in funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority has been confirmed to help people get around by walking, wheeling (using a mobility scooter, wheelchair or pushchair), or cycling in South Gloucestershire. Numerous schools in Thornbury and Yate, plus a wide choice of shops and leisure facilities, are within a short…
Mayor and Council Leaders welcome funding to tackle rough sleeping in the West
Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, and the region’s council leaders have welcomed today’s funding announcement from the Prime Minister to help tackle rough sleeping and ensure everyone has a route off the streets by Christmas [full text of releasebelow]. Working alongside councils, Mayors will play a leading role in driving local action…
Bath Society of Artists 121st Open Exhibition Returns to Victoria Art Gallery This Autumn
One of Bath’s most popular annual art events returns this autumn as the Bath Society of Artists (BSA) 121st Open Exhibition opens at Victoria Art Gallery, which is managed by Bath & North East Somerset Council, from 19 September to 7 November 2026. Showcasing original artwork by artists from across the country, the exhibition offers visitors the…
Flog It! Star Paul Martin Returns to Radstock Museum for Free Valuation Day
Anyone wondering whether an old family heirloom, antique or collectable might be worth something will have the chance to find out when television antiques expert Paul Martin returns to Radstock Museum next month. The former presenter of BBC’s Flog It! will be at the museum on Wednesday 16 September from 10.30am until 3pm, offering free valuations to members of the public. Visitors…
JB Autos launches new Car Maintenance Course for local community
People living in Midsomer Norton and the surrounding towns and villages are being given the opportunity to find out more about how to look after their vehicles, thanks to a new one-day car maintenance course. Local auto enthusiasts, repair specialists and car sales professionals, JB Autos have launched the course so people can better understand…
World Championship Bronze for Wells Man
Following his second place in the British Racketlon Championships at the Parklangley Club in Beckenham in April this year, Steve Hall was asked to captain the Great Britain 2nd team in the O65s World Championships in Rotterdam. Racketlon is a racket sport competition where you play your opponent at table tennis, badminton, squash and tennis….
