A raft of improvements to bus services in the West of England is set to be introduced,after feedback from thousands of residents across the region who responded to the Next stop, better buses survey. Following on from a multi-million-poundinvestment in a range of new bus services across the region, including anew hourly service connecting Cam and Chew Valleys to…
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s aim to restore a long-term water supply and increase biodiversity for the ponds in Royal Victoria Park in Bath is continuing, with silt removal to begin in the early autumn. The first phase of the project to estimate the amount of water needed to keep the ponds full throughout…
An investigation into Midsomer Norton Town Council has returned to public attention following a recent article in the Midsomer Norton and Radstock Journal. The article referred to the report when discussing the Town Council’s decision to end funding for Midsomer Norton Community Trust in February. Following complaints, the Journal published a correction: “Our recent report…
From September, young people outside mainstream education who attend Alternative Provision establishmentswill benefit from more tailored work experience opportunities, after the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority secured £102,600 from The Careers & Enterprise Company in their Aspiring Pathways initiative. The investment follows a year-long pilot of the equalex framework by the West of England…
The first week of the hugely popular Kids Go Free scheme in the West of England this summer saw over 156,000 free bus journeys taken by children, marking another yearly increase in under-16s using the bus compared to when the scheme first began. Between Saturday 18 July and Friday 24 July this year, there were…
Councillor Kevin Guy, Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, has this week met with the Post Office to discuss how soon a central branch can return to Bath after the company closes the existing Union Street branch on September 1. The council called the meeting, which was also attended by senior council officers…
More than 200 former pupils, teachers and members of staff will return to Culverhay School this summer to take one last look around the site where generations of Bath residents learned, worked and made lifelong memories. Over two days, Bath & North East Council staff will lead guided tours giving people the chance to walk…
Passengers using Lawrence Hill railway station will benefit from funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with work beginning this summer to install a new lift serving Platform 2. The project is part of ongoing efforts to make the region’stransport network more accessible, inclusive and easier to use for everyone. Almost 300,000 passengers per year use the…
Leading partnerships developer LovellHomes is hosting an exclusive off plan launch event for its highly anticipated TheOaks at St Luke development in Cotford St Luke, just five miles from the centre of Taunton. The Oaks at St Luke, located off Dene Road, will consist of a stylish range of two, three andfour-bedroom new homes, designed with modern living in…
The government has confirmed that the West of England will join the top tier of mayoral authorities and is set to unlock a new wave of powers and funding. The home of the country’s fastest-growing regional economy will be granted Established Mayoral Strategic Authority (EMSA) status following an application from Mayor Helen Godwin supported by council leaders. This enhanced level of devolution is…
