A new campaign led by Peasedown St John’s Independent B&NES Councillor, Cllr Karen Walker, has seen new signage placed around the community to remind residents that various footpaths have been designated as shared spaces. The campaign, launched three years ago, has included consultation with local groups, charities, environmentalists and cycle enthusiasts. Cllr Karen Walker (Independent,…
Work has started on improvements to lighting and pedestrian areas in Bath’s Royal Victoria Park, helping to make the park safer, more accessible and easier to use throughout the year. The work forms part of a wider package of walking and wheeling improvements being delivered by Bath & North East Somerset Council in the park….
Work is starting today (Monday 19 Oct) to convert Charlton House, a deregistered Bath & North East Somerset Council care home, in Hawthorns Lane, Keynsham, into a new specialist school and two children’s homes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The project will create a 30-place specialist school for…
Leading developer LovellHomes is unveiling two brand-new showhomes at its TheOaks at St Luke development in the charming village of Cotford St Luke, just five miles from Taunton. Situated off Dene Road, The Oaks at St Luke is an exciting new development that will consistof a stylish collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes. Catering…
Children at Peasedown St John Primary School made a special visit to Westminster, London, recently to visit the Houses of Parliament. Pupils from Year 6 took time out from their regular studies to spend a full day at the home of British democracy. School Headteacher, Ruth Noall, said: “Year 6 were privileged to visit the…
A major project transforming the care environment for children with cancer has been unveiled at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) NHS Foundation Trust. The works, funded entirely by Bath Cancer Unit Support Group (BCUSG) through the generosity of its supporters and fundraisers, have upgraded key areas of the Children’s Outpatients department, creating a more…
Staff, volunteers and teams from across the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH) have been recognised for their exceptional care, compassion and innovation. The Trust’s annual You Matter Awards ceremony highlighted outstanding contributions to patient safety and care, research, digital innovation, sustainability, inclusion, staff wellbeing and partnership working. The ceremony also honoured colleagues…
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…
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…
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…
