Bath & North East Somerset Council is considering introducing a legal requirement for dogs to be kept on leads in its cemeteries, following persistent issues caused by uncontrolled dogs and dog fouling. A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is being proposed which would require dog owners to keep dogs on a lead of no more…
The Bathscape Landscape Partnership Scheme, led by Bath & North East Somerset Council has demonstrated how working together with organisations, communities and landowners can deliver lasting benefits for nature, wildlife and people. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by a wide network of partners, including National Trust, Bath Preservation Trust, University of…
Small and medium-sized manufacturers across the South West can now access a share of £800,000 in funding and specialist support to help reduce costs, improve productivity and accelerate digital adoption through the Made Smarter programme. Backed by the Department for Business and Trade through the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, Made Smarter is designed…
A special meeting has been held on the Bath Business Park (Peasedown St John) to discuss a huge range of issues from parking to public transport. Representatives from almost 20 organisations attended, all with the aim of coming up with a range of solutions to address the ongoing concerns that business leaders have raised with…
Internal Audit Highlights Need for Governance Improvements A recent internal audit has identified a number of significant governance, financial management and transparency issues that require action by Midsomer Norton Town Council. While the auditor concluded that the Council’s overall system of internal control remains adequate and effective, this conclusion was subject to a substantial action…
Recently published Midsomer Norton Town Council papers have revealed further costs and ongoing delays associated with the refurbishment of Midsomer Norton Town Hall. At a recent Town Council meeting, councillors agreed to set aside a further £59,000 towards the project. The largest allocation is £49,000, which was set aside to cover a future retention payment…
Children in Year 2 at Peasedown St John Primary School have had the chance to enhance their love of learning and knowledge of science thanks to a visit to the We The Curious centre in Bristol. Formerly known as @Bristol, We The Curious is an educational charity and a leading UK science centre. They produce experiences that bring people…
A new film has been released this week that promotes and praises interfaith dialogue across Bath & North East Somerset. Produced by the Bath & North East Somerset Faith Foundation, in partnership with Helena Midgley Films, over a several month period, several organisations across the district took part in the filming. Faith Foundation Director, Nathan…
A major milestone has been reached with the installation of the accessible footbridge at the new Bristol Brabazon railway station on the former Filton Airfield site. A 750-tonne all-terrain mobile crane lifted into place the nine pieces that make up the staircases and bridge deck over the Bank Holiday weekend. The structure of the two…
Ministers are set to consider plans for North Somerset to join the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA). Following a public consultation in which 56.7% of participants backed the idea, North Somerset Council voted to join WECA earlier this month. After the next meeting of the Mayor and council leaders on 5 June, West of England Mayor Helen Godwin and North Somerset Council Leader…
