A magical children’s adventure book and a community radio show are two inspiring initiatives from the Ukrainian community being championed by Bath & North East Somerset Council. The council’s libraries are stocking the new children’s novella published by the Friends of Oleksandriya: Vitalii Petrenko and the Secret of the Roman Baths by author Claire Bramwell-Pearson, illustrated by Ukrainian…
Deodorant, shaving foam and hair spray aerosol cans are some of the items that residents across Bath & North East Somerset are being encouraged to recycle as part of a new campaign. The council is working with the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI), a nationwide programme led by Alupro, in partnership with SUEZ, to launch…
A charity in Bath that provides holidays for families with young people with cancer or who have been bereaved has spoken of an “incredibly special” £10,000 donation received from Haycombe Cemetery. Tom Saunders, dad to Ben and trustee of the Ben Saunders Foundation set up by Ben before he passed away due to a rare form of…
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s nine gritting lorries have been out on their first run since March as road surface temperatures dropped below freezing overnight on 17 November. The lorries went out at 6pm, prioritising bus routes and roads providing access to schools and hospitals. Councillor Lucy Hodge, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Delivery,…
As it celebrates its tenth anniversary, The Roman Baths Foundation is delighted to welcome ten new trustees to its board, marking the start of an ambitious new chapter. Established in 2015, the independent charity has been instrumental in driving fundraising and advocacy to ensure the long-term sustainability of The Roman Baths. Over the past decade, the…
Bath & North East Somerset Council is pleased to announce it will be recommending to a meeting of the full Council, on 20 November that Sophie Broadfield is appointed as the next Chief Executive of the authority. Sophie will replace Will Godfrey, who is retiring at the end of December after six years of dedicated…
A series of award winning new videos outlining key commitments that support care experienced young people until they reach the age of 25 has been launched by Bath & North East Somerset Council during national Care Leavers’ Month. The Care Leavers’ Pledge is the council’s promise to children and young people in care and those leaving care in…
Visitors at a new occupational therapy assessment centre in Midsomer Norton learned how equipment and adaptations make a difference to promote independence at home. The OT Assessment Centre, located at the Combe Lea Community Resource Centre, is the first of its kind in Bath & North East Somerset. The service helps people to live more independently…
A spotlight is once again shining on people in Bath and North East Somerset who go above and beyond to make a difference to the lives of others with the launch of the Community Awards for 2025/26. From dedicated volunteers to inspiring leaders and impactful charities, the awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and…
An appeal has been launched for tree planting sites to be made available to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day next January. Coordinated by the B&NES Faith Foundation, events are expected to be held across the district with a range of organisations involved. Director of the Faith Foundation, Nathan Hartley, said: “As we approach the 81st anniversary…
