The Bath and North East Somerset Councillors for Peasedown St John, Gavin Heathcote and Karen Walker (Independents), will be holding their next Advice Surgery on Saturday 7th June, at Peasedown St John Community Library, located in The Hive Community Centre. It will be an opportunity for residents to discuss issues and any concerns they have about the community….
Revised plans for the extension and refurbishment of Odd Down Sports Ground are on view in an online consultation that launched today (May 30). Bath & North East Somerset Council appointed a new design team after the initial plans were refused at Planning Committee last year and the revised plans aim to address previous concerns….
Single-use vapes are being banned by the Government from June 1 due to their environmental impact and fire risks. Vapes are made of plastics that do not break down in the environment, are often littered and introduce harmful substances into the ecosystem. They can also cause fires if not recycled properly. Research by Material Focus…
Councillor Liz Hardman has been elected as the new Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council. Councillor Hardman has been the ward councillor for Paulton ward since 2011 and served as Vice Chair last year. She was elected to the role of Chair at the Annual Meeting of the Council yesterday (May 22). The…
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published its report into Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (D&SFRS) The report finds raises concerns that senior management of the service are failing to promote positive values and culture, and fairness and diversity. 52% of respondents to a survey by the…
Young people with disabilities in Radstock could soon benefit from an expanded sensory sports programme, thanks to new funding secured by inclusive sports charity Nova Sports. Nova Sports works across Bath, Bristol, Somerset and Wiltshire to deliver specialist coaching to people with disabilities, for whom chances to take part in physical activity are often limited….
FIRST Bus has responded to a petition launched by Writhlington residents calling for the return of the D2X bus service, which was withdrawn following the reopening of the A36. Many locals say they now feel isolated without the ‘lifeline’ connection that the bus provided between Frome, Radstock, and Bath. The D2X route had been temporarily…
Bath and North East Somerset’s second annual regional dementia awareness conference was held in Peasedown St John last Tuesday at St John’s Church. Organised by the Peasedown Community Trust and sponsored by law firm Stone King, the conference featured keynote speakers, information stalls, networking, a tasty lunch and an opportunity to meet charity leaders and…
The next round of grant applications run by Midsomer Norton Town Council is open. There will be £10,000 available to be shared by local organisations and community groups who are invited to apply for funding to support projects that benefit the residents of Midsomer Norton. The updated grants policy, which was approved on Monday 12th…
Children from Peasedown St John Primary School have taken part in a special trip – to the American Museum in Bath. Pupils from Year 4 were given the opportunity for an afternoon out to explore one of the local area’s most popular tourist attractions. School Headteacher, Ruth Noall, said: “It was a fantastic chance for…
