The search is on for people and animals who go above and beyond to support their communities as nominations open for the Bath and North East Somerset Community Awards. Nominations opened today (September 24) for the annual awards which celebrate volunteers, charities, and organisations that make a real difference to people’s lives. Now in their…
One of the UK’s most distinctive wedding venues is celebrating a significant sustainability achievement. The Roman Baths & Pump Room has been awarded accreditation by the Sustainable Wedding Alliance (SWA), recognising its commitment to environmentally responsible practices and continuous improvement. Managed by Bath & North East Somerset Council, the historic venue welcomes couples from across…
A well-used play space at a village primary school has received a much-needed makeover, thanks for a local fundraising drive. The outside area at Peasedown St John Primary School’s Children’s Nursery has seen a whole host of new equipment installed – all for the benefit of pre-school aged children. School Headteacher, Ruth Noall, said: “The…
Residents and community leaders in Peasedown St John have been left feeling disappointed and let down after an important bus service running through their area was axed last month. The 175, operated by First Bus, ran regular services through Orchard Way – a part of Peasedown St John which provides vehicular access to over 1,000…
One of Peasedown St John’s Bath & North East Somerset Councillors, Karen Walker (Independent), will be holding her next Advice Surgery on Saturday 3rd October, 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….
Residents, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders are being invited to take part in the final six-week consultation on Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Draft Local Plan before it is submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination. If approved, the plan will help shape where new homes, jobs and infrastructure are delivered up…
The Mayor of the West of England has today launched a new £4.5 million production fund designed to increase the quantity, range and scale of film and TV productionsmade in the region. New grant funding from Greenlight West represents the biggest boost in more than a decade for production in the region, which is already home to the third largest hub of its kind in the UK. …
A new course is being launched in Peasedown St John to give local people the chance to question and ask some of life’s most meaningful and thought-provoking questions. The Alpha Course has been running nationally and across the globe since the late 1970’s. It is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life from a…
A well-used community car park in Peasedown St John has received a makeover, thanks to one local church. St John’s Church, which is home to dozens of community groups, public gatherings, plus the popular Learning Tree Pre-School, has invested over £5,000 in resurfacing its car park – so it can better serve the local community….
Patients, carers and members of the public are invited to hear about the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS Foundation Trust’s work and future priorities at its Annual General Meeting and Annual Members’ Meeting. The event will take place on Tuesday 29 September 2026, from 3 – 5pm, in the Postgraduate Medical Centre (PGMC, B20)…
