Today Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, unveiled Councillor Tony Dyer, Leader of Bristol City Council, as the Deputy Mayor of the West of England: the first appointment of a Green Party politician as Deputy Mayor of any combined authority. This follows Mayor Godwin last May making Councillor Kevin Guy, Leader of Bath…
Bath & North East Somerset Council has today granted planning permission for the development of Fashion Museum Bath, marking a defining moment in the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious cultural projects. [Views of the new accessible entrances from Northgate Street. External awnings reduce direct sunlight and solar gain, helping protect the collection…
Bath & North East Somerset Council is changing the way it supports families who currently receive free school meal vouchers during school holidays. The council will continue providing vouchers through the summer school holidays, after which support will be delivered in a more targeted way, focused on helping families facing financial difficulty and strengthening longer‑term…
OHB Space UK is expanding its base in the West of England after being awarded a £20 million contract for the biggest mission to Venus in the history of space exploration. The German company OHB SE, which opened a UK subsidiary in 2025, will grow its British workforce by more than 100 highly skilled engineers…
People are being asked for their views on improving air quality, reducing harmful pollution and improving health across Bath and North East Somerset. Bath & North East Somerset Council is launching a six-week consultation from 12 May, giving people the opportunity to help shape its Clean Air Strategy and have their say on new local targets to improve air quality and reduce harmful pollution. Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental…
Somerset Council has launched a new bus, powered by electricity, in Frome. It provides much needed transport for those wishing for convenient transport to Frome Town Centre The (16 seater) number ’30’ service has a low floor and is fully accessible for those with mobility issues and people using wheelchairs. By using electricity as the…
A group of rural churches in the Peasedown St John area are set to welcome a new trainee vicar, who is serving on placement with them for 4 weeks. Revd Sam Thompson is currently a curate, a ‘vicar in training’, in nearby Frome and part of his extra-curricular activities are to spend time ‘on the…
Bath & North East Somerset Council is marking Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May) by celebrating local carers and calling on more residents to consider opening their homes to a child in need. This year’s theme, ‘This is Fostering’, shines a light on the everyday moments that make a lasting difference to children and young people. Foster carers…
Iconic Bath landmark ranks in top 1% of attractions globally for 2026 The Roman Baths has been named one of the world’s very best visitor attractions, securing a prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice® Best of the Best Award for 2026 and ranking fourth in the UK. Based on millions of traveller reviews worldwide, the award places…
Great Western Railways (GWR) will be brought into public ownership this year, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced today. The Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, has confirmed GWR’s contract with DfT will end on 13 December. The West of England’s Mayor has welcomed the news. Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England,…
