Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, has welcomed approval of exploratory development studies for a tidal lagoon within the Severn estuary (full release below). She said: “The Severn Estuary is an extraordinary natural asset and now is the time to let our tides power new jobs and growth in both England and Wales….
Ten new energy-efficient B&NES council homes in Keynsham have been completed and are ready for residents to move in, providing local people with secure, affordable places to call home. The high-quality apartments, named Great Barn Court, are giving local people the chance to put down roots and build a more secure future. Delivered through Bath…
Families caring for loved ones with complex needs have been instrumental in securing the long-term future of respite care in B&NES. Following uncertainty over its future 18 months ago, the families and Bath & North East Somerset Council have worked together to agree a new five-year contract with Dimensions UK at Newton House, Bath. Newton…
Residents and visitors will continue to be able to enjoy golf and footgolf at Royal Victoria Park while Bath & North East Somerset Council puts in place a new long-term operating arrangement for the site. The council has secured an interim operator for the former Approach Golf Course following the decision by Future Golf Ventures…
People living in Midsomer Norton are being given the chance to take part in the town’s biggest ever residents’ survey. Launched this week by local organisation, Community Connectors, local people are being asked for their views on a wide range of issues. More than 3,000 homes will be hand-delivered a copy of the survey by…
People living in Peasedown St John, Wellow and Foxcote will have lots of opportunities to get involved in a wide range of activities this Harvest. Anglican churches in all three villages, which are part of the St J’s Group, have put together an action-packed programme for their annual Harvest weekend at the end of this…
Bristol Temple Quarter took another major step forward today as partners from across the West came together to celebrate the opening of nationally significant infrastructure and innovation projects, thanks to over half a billion pounds of investment. The joint opening of the University of Bristol’s Sloane Robinson Building, the new eastern entrance to Bristol Temple…
Free access to hidden gems, historic sites and cultural treasures from 11-20 September This September, venues across Bath & North East Somerset will once again throw open their doors for Heritage Open Days, England’s largest community-led festival of history and culture. Running from 11-20 September 2026, the festival offers a unique opportunity to explore fascinating buildings,…
A new Best Start Family Hub created with the community to bring family support services under one roof is opening in Twerton on September 10. The Family Hub brings together health services, education providers, community groups and support services in a welcoming space where families can access information and advice. The Best Start Family Hub…
A new clean air strategy introducing ambitious local air quality targets that go beyond national requirements is being considered for Bath and North East Somerset. While air quality has improved significantly in recent years, air pollution remains the UK’s biggest environmental risk to public health, with evidence showing there is no safe level of exposure….
