Residents in Bath & North East Somerset are being encouraged to take part in a national satisfaction survey and share their views on the council’s highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities. Bath & North East Somerset Council is one of 111 local authorities…
The contributions that refugees make to communities and the creativity and resilience they bring is being celebrated in Bath and North East Somerset this week. Refugee Week which starts today (June 16) is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Residents in Bath and North East Somerset have welcomed many…
Bath and North East Somerset Council leader, Councillor Kevin Guy, this evening congratulated Bath RFC for their historic win – a dramatic 23–22 victory over Leicester Tigers to be crowned the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership champions. Councillor Guy said: “What a fantastic season for Bath Rugby, culminating in winning the Premiership today at Twickenham. On behalf…
The countdown to the opening of the new Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre is officially on, with construction of the £16 million site having reached its highest point. Representatives from Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board marked the occasion on the recently installed roof, and were joined by the Mayor of…
Bath & North East Somerset Council is inviting residents and visitors to help shape the future of the new Fashion Museum Bath. This summer, a series of drop-in events across the region will offer a first look at early-stage designs for the museum and the reimagined public space around it. Fashion Museum Bath will be…
Another bank is to close in Midsomer Norton later this year. The closure of the NatWest branch will take place on Friday, October 8th, and will leave the town with just one bank — the TSB found on High Street near South Road. NatWest have published a guide to explain why it decided to close…
All males over the age of 40 and living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to take up the offer of the free NHS Health Check. Coming forward when invited is important as the check can help to identify and diagnose conditions that could be quietly developing but not…
A plan to manage and conserve the UNESCO double-inscribed World Heritage Site of Bath as a site of global significance has been endorsed by Bath and North East Somerset councillors. The combined City of Bath and Great Spa Towns of Europe World Heritage Sites Management Plan for 2024-2030 has been reviewed following an public consultation and sets…
Work is progressing on interventions round the Pulteney estate to continue to make it more attractive for walking, wheeling and cycling, safer for all users, and in line with Bath & North East Somerset Council’s adopted policies on Active Travel, Net Zero, and air quality. Since Liveable Neighbourhoods were proposed, as part of a business…
This latest phase sees 20 new hangars installed in Bath, further supporting the council’s commitment to promoting active travel and sustainable transport. This is in addition to the existing 21 hangars across Bath & North East Somerset. Each hangar provides secure, weather-protected storage for up to six bicycles and occupies just half the space of a standard…
