Peasedown pre-school gets top marks in glowing OFSTED report
A popular pre-school in Peasedown St John has ‘wowed’ OFSTED inspectors with its strong leadership, inclusive approach to learning and focus on ensuring that each child flourishes to their fullest potential. In April, the government’s Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (OFSTED) visited The Learning Day Tree Preschool in Church Road, Peasedown…
Popular School Headteacher named as this year’s winner of Peasedown St John Community Civic Award
A popular primary school headteacher in Peasedown St John has been named as this year’s winner of the Peasedown St John Community Civic Award. The award is presented to an individual in the village each year who has gone above and beyond to make a difference in other people’s lives, and to serve the wider…
Peasedown St John Councillor to hold Street Surgery on 17th June
Independent Bath and North East Somerset Councillor for Peasedown St John, Cllr Karen Walker, will be holding a Street Surgery in the village on Wednesday 17th June. 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…
Community calls for permanent bus service for Radstock Road
Residents living along a well-used and busy road connecting Midsomer Norton with Radstock, Peasedown St John and Bath have called for a permanent bus service. Radstock Road, which sits on the A362, is one of the busiest commuter routes around the district with thousands of vehicles travelling along it each day. The route does see…
West’s Skills Strategy backed by McFadden, Milburn, and Hyman
A new strategy setting out the West of England’s approach to creating a more joined up employment and skills system has been approved by the Mayor and council leaders – backed by Pat McFadden, the Work andPensions Secretary; Alan Milburn, who is leading the government’s independent review into young people and work; and Peter Hyman, the…
New £5 million Nature Fund for West
A new multi-million-pound Nature Fund has today been announced for the West of England, stepping up nature recovery efforts aligned with priorities for growth, infrastructure and economic development. The new £5 million Nature Fund will help to accelerate delivery of the LocalNature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), which sets local priorities for nature and maps where action will have…
State of Nature: West to inspire nature recovery efforts
The most ambitious and comprehensive study of the West of England’s wildlife ever undertaken is being published today. The State of Nature report highlights where habitats are under pressure and where urgent action is needed to reverse species’ decline. Over 33,000 records across 359 species, collected by volunteers and local recorders, supported by the natural history community, were used to create the West of England’s first Wildlife Index. Underpinning the State of…
Council considers new legal order to keep dogs on leads in cemeteries
Bath & North East Somerset Council is considering introducing a legal requirement for dogs to be kept on leads in its cemeteries, following persistent issues caused by uncontrolled dogs and dog fouling. A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is being proposed which would require dog owners to keep dogs on a lead of no more…
Partnership approach leaves a lasting legacy for Bath’s landscape and communities
The Bathscape Landscape Partnership Scheme, led by Bath & North East Somerset Council has demonstrated how working together with organisations, communities and landowners can deliver lasting benefits for nature, wildlife and people. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by a wide network of partners, including National Trust, Bath Preservation Trust, University of…
£800,000 funding boost now available to help South West businesses cut costs and boost productivity through digital adoption
Small and medium-sized manufacturers across the South West can now access a share of £800,000 in funding and specialist support to help reduce costs, improve productivity and accelerate digital adoption through the Made Smarter programme. Backed by the Department for Business and Trade through the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, Made Smarter is designed…
