A fundamental change to the education system, creating prestigious new technical educational routes for young people, wasunveiled today by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Welcoming the new pathways to provide 14-year-olds with valuable early access to technical skills, work experience and connections with local employers, Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, said: “Our skills system must…
An eight-week consultation on plans to improve the A4 corridor in and around Keynsham opens today (Tuesday, July 28) – with proposals including new walking, wheeling and cycling routes, and new bus stops on the Keynsham bypass to improve connectivity and providealternative transport options. The scheme forms one part of a wider project to improve…
Careers leaders from educational establishments across the region came together this month to explore how high-quality, inclusive work experience can help tackle employment challenges facing young people across the region. The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority’s eighth annual Careers Conference brought together over 120 careers professionals from schools, colleges, special educational needs (SEND) schools and…
Work on high-quality homes in Bath which will enable adults with learning disabilities to live independently has taken a major step forward. Bath & North East Somerset Council is delivering much-needed supported housing and has appointed a contractor and the start of initial ground works on the site in Englishcombe Lane. The milestone signals the…
Bath & North East Somerset Council has signed up to a landmark charter that puts the future health of the River Avon at the heart of decision-making across the region. The Avon Bioregion Charter for Rights brings together councils, environmental organisations, academics and community groups in a shared commitment to protect one of the South…
In his first visit since becoming Prime Minister, this morning Andy Burnham joined the West of England’s Mayor at the First Bus depot in Bath. Welcomingthe £2 bus fare cap announced today, Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, said: “It was brilliant to welcome our new Prime Minister to Bath so early in…
One of Peasedown St John’s Bath & North East Somerset Councillors, Karen Walker (Independent), will be holding her next Advice Surgery on Saturday 1st August, at Peasedown St John Community Library, located in The Hive Community Centre. It will be an opportunity for residents to discuss issues and any concerns they have about the community. No appointment…
A Peasedown St John Councillor’s campaign to see traffic and safety improvements installed in a busy street in her village has paid off. Senior Independent Councillor, Cllr Karen Walker, has been lobbying local and central government for several years for much needed funding for Ashgrove – a busy thoroughfare in her community. Cllr Karen Walker…
Residents living along a well-used and busy road connecting Midsomer Norton with Radstock, Peasedown St John and Bath have welcomed the news that a new bus service is being introduced in their street. Radstock Road, which sits on the A362, is one of the busiest commuter routes around the district with thousands of vehicles travelling…
A ‘buddy bench’ has been designed and created at Peasedown St John Primary School as part of a new initiative to help create new friendships. The project was a collaboration between the school’s Eco Team and Pupil Voice Team. School Headteacher, Ruth Noall, explains: “Our Eco Team, led by Sarah Pitt, joined forces with our…
