CHARITIES HAILED AT SOMERSET GARDEN PARTY Charities from across Somerset have been hailed for their “massive contribution” to the wellbeing of the county at a special garden party organised by Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant Mohammed Saddiq. More than 150 people from charities across Somerset were invited to the event, held at a private house in East Somerset. Mr…
Bath & North East Somerset Council is proposing to transform the way it works to improve outcomes for residents, strengthen communities and make sure services are sustainable for the future. A report going before Cabinet on September 10 sets out proposals that would see the council focussing more on preventing problems before they begin, making services simpler…
A draft Local Plan setting out where new homes, jobs and key infrastructure could be built across Bath and North East Somerset over the next 20 years will be considered by councillors on 10 September. The plan aims to make sure growth happens in the right places, with the schools, healthcare, transport and community facilities needed to support it….
Midsomer Norton is set for further housing growth and continued town-centre development under Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Draft Local Plan 2025–2043. The plan, due before B&NES Cabinet on 10 September, sets out where future development should take place and the policies against which planning applications will be judged. It does not itself grant…
Bath and North East Somerset Local Area SEND Partnership has welcomed the findings of an inspection into services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), which recognises strong partnership working, effective early help services and significant work to improve outcomes and experiences for children, young people and families. The report,…
One of Bath’s most popular events that boosts the local economy by up to £64m each year and attracts more than 440,000 visitors has been given permanent planning permission. The award-winning Bath Christmas Market is one of the leading festive markets in the UK and Europe and can now operate annually for up to 25 days each…
Residents, commuters and visitors are being asked to share their views and help shape the future of Bath’s Park & Ride. Bath & North East Somerset Council wants to hear from everyone, whether they use Park & Ride regularly, occasionally or not at all. The survey asks about travel habits, how often people use Park…
Bath and North East Somerset residents are being urged to look out for an email or letter from the council asking them to check their household voter details, so everyone who is eligible to vote can have their say in future elections. The annual canvass is carried out every year and enables Bath & North…
A new initiative led by Bath and North East Somerset Council aims to explore opportunities for regular markets and town centre events in Midsomer Norton. Local businesses, traders, producers, makers and event organisers are being invited to attend a free Business Breakfast at The Council Chambers, The Hollies, Midsomer Norton, on Tuesday 22 September from…
People living in Peasedown St John are being given another opportunity to find out more about dementia, thanks to a free information workshop. Dementia Friendly Peasedown organises regular sessions for the public to take part in. Helen Sims, of the Peasedown Community Trust (the local charity that runs the Dementia Friendly Peasedown initiative) said: “Everybody knows…
