The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a delivery partner to help progress efforts to give more young people access to inclusive, high-quality careers education and work experience, particularly those who are at risk of falling through thegaps. Up to £60,000 is available through the West of England Careers Hub for an experienced…
Patients have praised teams at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) NHS Foundation Trust for treating them with kindness and compassion in the results of a newly published survey. The national Adult Inpatient survey, carried out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), looks at the experiences of people who stayed at least one night in…
The West of England’s e-bike and e-scooter rental scheme has seen record usage in the region, ahead of the release of a tender to continue and expand the micromobility service beyond 2027. Across the region, weekly e-bike and e-scooter journeys topped 100,000 on multiple occasions in July, helping drive the scheme past the milestone of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
