Bath & North East Somerset Council has launched a new British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service, making it easier than ever for deaf residents to access support. The SignVideo service allows BSL users to contact Council Connect for everyday enquiries such as waste collection, road issues, and library services without needing a family member or friend…
Churches around Peasedown St John, Wellow and Shoscombe will be holding special services on Remembrance Sunday, 9th November. Peasedown St John’s annual Remembrance Sunday service will be held in St John’s Parish Church, Church Road. Starting at 10.45am, the service will feature presentations from the uniformed groups and civic leaders. Last year over 200 people packed…
Children at Peasedown St John Primary School made a special visit to Westminster, London, recently to visit the Houses of Parliament. Pupils from Year 6 took time out from their regular studies to spend a full day at the home of British democracy. School Headteacher, Ruth Noall, said: “Year 6 were privileged to visit the…
Local councillors in Peasedown St John have welcomed the news this week that controversial plans to build 51 homes in the centre of their village have been put on hold. Housing developer Curo was awarded planning permission several years ago, despite years of public opposition, to build 51 homes in Greenlands Road. Bath & North…
Work on up to 20 highways improvement schemes has started in Timsbury as part of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s £240,000 investment to improve pedestrian safety and reduce speeding traffic in the area. The highways work includes improvements to footways, providing safer crossing points for pedestrians and introducing measures to reduce vehicle speeds. The…
Fashion Museum Bath has today (21 October) revealed the two outfits selected as Dress of the Year 2024: a casual menswear ensemble by Gucci, and a womenswear look by brand UNDERCOVER, designed by Jun Takahashi. Chosen by Tim Blanks, editor-at-large at The Business of Fashion, the selections celebrate the elevation of everyday clothing to high fashion,…
Residents across Bath and North East Somerset are being encouraged to check that fuels they use in open fires and stoves comply with laws that reduce the risk of air pollution from wood burning. Burning wood and other solid fuels can emit dangerous pollution inside and outside of the home and councils can now enforce…
People are being encouraged to look out for ‘the van with a plan’ when it stops off at more than 50 locations over the coming weeks as part of a significant public consultation on growth plans, which could reshape Bath & North East Somerset over the next 20 years. Locations varying from high streets, garden…
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 1st November, 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….
Bath & North East Somerset Council is inviting residents to comment on proposals aimed at improving road safety, supporting sustainable travel, and ensuring the financial sustainability of its parking services. One proposal is to increase the baseline cost of an on-street parking permit which has not changed for over a decade, despite the rising costs…
