The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority has welcomed a new delivery partner into the Connectto Work programme, designed to help break down barriers which can prevent people from finding good, secure jobs. The aim for this year is for at least 770 people in the region to have taken up tailored employment support through…
Bath & North East Somerset Council has submitted a planning application to secure the long-term future of the successful Bath Christmas Market. None of the proposals in the planning application are intended for use in the short-term but would provide flexibility to improve the market in future, by encouraging more people to discover what the city has to offer and supporting trade….
Peasedown St John’s Bath and North East Somerset Councillor, Cllr Karen Walker (Independent), will be holding her next Advice Surgery on Saturday 4th July, 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. No appointment is needed….
Social housing provider Curo has awarded a grant of £1,000 to Peasedown St John based local charity – the Peasedown Community Trust. Curo is Bath and North East Somerset’s biggest provider of social housing and manages 13,000 properties across the Southwest of England, many of which are in Peasedown St John. Just recently, Neil Rogers,…
As well as its services for borrowers, Peasedown Community Library is a venue for the brilliant work of the local Read Easy group. Area Coordinator Alison Maughan explains: “Read Easy Bath offers free, confidential, one-to-one sessions with trained volunteer coaches for adults within our community who, for any number of reasons, can’t read or have limited reading ability….
The Roman Baths has become the first cultural institution in the city to be awarded Museum of Sanctuary status, recognising its work in welcoming and supporting refugees and people seeking asylum. The award, announced during Refugee Week (15-21 June) highlights Bath & North East Somerset Council’s commitment to welcoming refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Presented…
Bath & North East Somerset Council has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring councillors and staff can carry out their roles safely, without fear of abuse or intimidation, as part of its work linked to the national Debate Not Hate campaign. The Debate Not Hate campaign tackles the abuse and intimidation of elected politicians and promotes civil public…
Amazing carers across Bath & North East Somerset Council, who open their homes and lives to support people in their community, are being celebrated during Share Lives Week (15-21 June). The Shared Lives Scheme helps adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to live independently, by matching them with a carer who can provide live-in arrangements, short breaks or day-time…
When evening falls at The Roman Baths, the iconic site usually settles into a calm stillness. This summer, though, things will feel a little different. Vinyl DJs and live acoustic artists will perform beside the Great Bath as part of Summer Lates: after-hours music bringing a relaxed, sociable atmosphere to one of the UK’s most remarkable…
Families from Bath and North East Somerset with babies and young children affected by sight loss have been taking part in ‘My Time to Play’ group sessions, run by thecharity Guide Dogs. Designed to develop little ones’ early skills through sensory play, music and movement, the programme also gives parents the chance to connect and…
