Bath & North East Somerset Council has welcomed approval of £7 million of additional investment from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority for Fashion Museum Bath and the wider Milsom Quarter, marking a major milestone in one of the city’s most significant regeneration projects. The funding will support the delivery of Fashion Museum Bath…
Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant Mohammed Saddiq is launching a campaign to get more people from the county nominated for national honours. He is writing to every town and parish council and community organisation across the historic county of Somerset, from Bath to Taunton, from Weston-super-Mare to Frome, with the message “Do something amazing for someone amazing.” And…
Anna Sabine MP has raised concerns about the lack of meaningful engagement with homeowners at Sulis Down, highlighting wider questions about residents’ rights when developers fail to deliver the communities people were promised. Across the country, residents on new housing developments are facing unfinished infrastructure, unresolved issues and uncertainty over when promised works will be…
Local charity Time is Precious is appealing for donations of Christmas presents to help bring festive cheer to children in hospital. With Christmas fast approaching, the charity is hoping that the generosity of local residents and local businesses will help Father Christmas bring smiles to the faces of children who are spending time in hospital over…
Improved sustainable transport links between Bath and Bristol have moved a step closer as plans for the section between Brislington and Totterdown reach the next stage. Following feedback from residents in a consultation, changes have been made to the original scheme. You can read the full report here. The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA),…
This winter, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Victoria Art Gallery invites visitors to step into The World of The Snowman™, a family exhibition celebrating the artistry and animation behind one of Britain’s most beloved stories, in partnership with Penguin Ventures. Running from 20 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, the exhibition explores how Raymond…
A former professional American football player who suffered a stroke aged just 51 is taking part in a new national stroke study being supported by the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Rob Hart, from Edington in Wiltshire, was placekicker for some of the biggest NFL teams from 2002-2004, including the Miami Dolphins, Tampa…
A charity that has gone above-and-beyond to serve our local community has been praised for its exceptional community service – which has spanned more than 20 years. Dial-a-Ride offers a pre-booked door-to-door transport service, using vehicles specially adapted for wheelchair passengers and improved accessibility. Since 2004, the organisation has supported thousands of local people to…
A new campaign led by Peasedown St John’s Independent B&NES Councillor, Cllr Karen Walker, has seen new signage placed around the community to remind residents that various footpaths have been designated as shared spaces. The campaign, launched three years ago, has included consultation with local groups, charities, environmentalists and cycle enthusiasts. Cllr Karen Walker (Independent,…
Residents across the Somer Valley are currently being encouraged to have their say on proposals that could shape future development in the area for years to come, with just over a week remaining before a major public consultation closes. Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Draft Local Plan sets out where new housing, employment sites…
