One of the region’s key visitor destinations is set to further cement its future, as the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority looks to further invest up to £7 million in the new Fashion Museum Bath – the UK’s leading museum dedicated to the transformativepower of fashion. Reopening in the Grade II listed Old Post…
Bath & North East Somerset Council is proposing a major programme of feasibility work to help secure the long-term future of Haycombe Cemetery and Crematorium, for residents and local communities and support the council’s net zero commitments. The proposal going before Councillor Manda Rigby, Cabinet Member for Communications and Community, and Councillor Sarah Warren, Cabinet…
A collaboration between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and UKHospitality to create 100,000 opportunities for young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) has been welcomed by Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England. Responding to today’s announcement, she said: “Hiring 100,000 young people not currently in education, employment, or training is…
Patients, hospital staff and local businesses are struggling with the consequences of having no bus service to Sulis Hospital, prompting a joint call for action from Anna Sabine MP, Cllr Karen Walker and hospital leaders. Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset, has joined local councillors, Sulis Hospital and employers at Bath Business Park…
Midsomer Norton High Street was buzzing with activity last Saturday as the town’s first food and drink festival attracted an estimated 4,000 visitors, bringing one of the biggest crowds seen in the town centre for years. Organised by eat:Festivals, the free event took place on Saturday 10 October, transforming the High Street into a bustling…
A new campaign has been launched to encourage more people to support local, independent businesses in Peasedown St John. Set up by B&NES Independent Councillor, Cllr Karen Walker, the campaign will shed a special light on local entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders over the next six months. Cllr Karen Walker said: “Peasedown St John has…
Churches in the villages of Peasedown St John, Wellow and Shoscombe are giving villagers the opportunity to celebrate and remember the lives of loved ones who have passed away. On Sunday 1st November, churches will be holding special services where the names of those who have died will be read out and there will also…
Hundreds of millions of pounds of funding – secured by West of England Mayoral Combined Authority – is set to be invested to repair roads, pavements, and bridges over the coming years. Through a new initiative, the Mayor’s Potholes & Pavements Fund [launched in this social media video], some £215 millionis due to be invested in…
Eight projects from across the West of England are set to receive a share of funding from the multi-million-pound regional Nature Fund, announced by the Mayorin May. A thriving natural environment is fundamental to a healthy, resilient society and economy. From restoring species-rich grasslands and wetlands to improving rivers, protecting ancient trees and creating new…
A major new regional investment fund, anticipated to help grow the West of England’s economy by £1 billion, has been announced today and welcomed by the Prime Minister, Chancellorof the Exchequer, Business Secretary, and Housing Secretary. The Future Places Fund is set to be kickstarted by an initial £130 million investment from the West of…
