On Tuesday 6 May, residents gathered at Hawthorn Court, for one of three VE Day celebrations organised by the Curo Choice team. The room was dressed for the occasion – with Union Jack bunting, patriotic plates and a striking newspaper print announcing ‘War is over’, just like it did back on 8 May 1945. As…
More than 99% of families with three and four-year olds in Bath and North East Somerset have been offered one of their overall preferences for a primary school place for the fourth year running. Figures released today (April 16) by Bath & North East Somerset Council also show that more than 95% of children got…
The amazing work that individuals and organisations do across Bath and North East Somerset to improve the lives of others has been recognised in this year’s Community Awards. The Community Awards 2024/2025 celebrate the positive contributions that people make to communities and the winners were announced at a ceremony at Bath’s Guildhall this week (April 14). The…
Charity, voluntary and community organisations in Bath and North East Somerset are being invited to apply for funding to run new projects which benefit people aged over 55. Bath & North East Somerset Council has opened applications for the Community Contribution Fund offering grants of £500 or £1,000 to help organisations run new community activities…
Bath & North East Somerset Council has started its annual highway resurfacing programme for 2025-26 which will see 27 schemes completed this year. The full programme can be seen on the council’s website: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/find-planned-street-works The council has increased its investment into highway maintenance and is spending almost £10million in 2025/26, that’s £760,000 more than last year…
The Bath and North East Somerset Faith Foundation has been organising events for several years in response to antisemitism and the need to raise awareness of it. Pictured is the Chair of B&NES Council, Cllr Karen Walker, with faith leaders in Bath at the Holocaust Memorial Day event organised by the Faith Foundation earlier this…
Following on from the success of previous Dog Shows in the village of Peasedown St John at the popular Party in the Park festival, organisers have announced it will return again this year! Local animal rescue charity, Funding Animal Futures will be coordinating and facilitating an afternoon of activities for dogs at the Peasedown festival…
Several streets around Peasedown St John have been given a spring clean, thanks to the village’s mini-police team. The team of junior police officers spent an afternoon last week picking litter and tidying up pathways and public open spaces around and near to Peasedown St John Primary School. The partnership initiative between the school and…
New funding is available for charities, community groups and voluntary groups in Bath and North East Somerset that are supporting refugees from Ukraine. Bath & North East Somerset Council is opening the fourth round of the Ukraine Support Fund totalling £20,000, to help Ukrainian guests connect with their local communities and to promote their wellbeing,…
Peasedown St John’s Mini-Police team of 2025 have taken part in their first active call of duty! The partnership initiative between Peasedown St John Primary School and PCSOs from Avon & Somerset Police sees children from Year 5 each year being given the opportunity to learn new skills and take part in ‘real life’ scenarios….
