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…
Children eligible for a Covid-19 vaccination can get protected this half term at one of a number of dedicated vaccine clinics being held in locations across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. Five vaccination clinics are taking place during the October school holidays, meaning parents of children who are eligible have a choice…
As half term approaches, the NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is asking parents and carers to refresh their knowledge of where to go for the right healthcare service, and to log the details in its free family planner. Ideal for fridge doors and family noticeboards, the planner signposts households to…
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…
Construction of a new active travel scheme in central Bath begins next week, marking a major milestone in the development of safer, greener and more connected routes in the city. Bath Quays Links will make walking, wheeling and cycling easier, and more enjoyable on the Lower Bristol Road and Green Park Road, Bath. The scheme will improve…
