Leaders at Bath & North East Somerset Council have backed a campaign being led by the group ‘Independents for B&NES’ to introduce Small Business Saturday across the district later this year. Councillors in the Independents for B&NES group on the council want the Local Authority to recognise the important role that many businesses perform, not just economically,…
Another bank is to close in Midsomer Norton later this year. The closure of the NatWest branch will take place on Friday, October 8th, and will leave the town with just one bank — the TSB found on High Street near South Road. NatWest have published a guide to explain why it decided to close…
Research carried out by Age UK* has found that many older people feel their physical and mental health has deteriorated due to isolation and reduced opportunities to socialise with others over the last couple of years. According to the study, many older people have experienced loneliness, low mood, decreased health, increased pain and lack of…
A new independent chair has been appointed to the Future Ambition Board for Bath and North East Somerset – a partner organisation that is helping make the area a fair, green, creative and connected place. Sonya Chowdhury will chair the Future Ambition Board (FAB) which is a partnership of the Royal United Hospitals, Bath; Curo;…
Residents aged 45 and over and businesses who are looking to support their 45+ workforce are invited to a free Midlife Work Review event in Bath on April 2. The event will be hosted by the Employment & Skills Pod at Bath & North East Somerset Council and will feature a range of support including how to develop your…
