Charity, voluntary and community organisations in Bath and North East Somerset are being invited to apply for funding to run new projects which benefit people aged over 55. Bath & North East Somerset Council has opened applications for the Community Contribution Fund offering grants of £500 or £1,000 to help organisations run new community activities…
Bath & North East Somerset Council has started its annual highway resurfacing programme for 2025-26 which will see 27 schemes completed this year. The full programme can be seen on the council’s website: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/find-planned-street-works The council has increased its investment into highway maintenance and is spending almost £10million in 2025/26, that’s £760,000 more than last year…
A careers day held at Peasedown St John Primary School recently has inspired local children to think about what opportunities are available to them when they grow up. Last week, 13 guests from a range of professions and backgrounds were invited into the classroom to talk about their work and what inspires them – all…
NEW TIMETABLE FOR PEASEDOWN’S 522 BUS SERVICE IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS NEWS ARTICLE A main thoroughfare running through Peasedown St John – which is home to over 2,000 residents – now has its own permanent bus service thanks to a campaign led by the village’s Independent Councillors. Cllr Karen Walker and Cllr Gavin…
Peasedown St John’s Mini-Police team of 2025 have taken part in their first active call of duty! The partnership initiative between Peasedown St John Primary School and PCSOs from Avon & Somerset Police sees children from Year 5 each year being given the opportunity to learn new skills and take part in ‘real life’ scenarios….
Photo: Independent councillors Cllr Gavin Heathcote, Cllr Karen Walker and Cllr Chris Warren have launched a new movement that hopes to provide a strong independent voice for local people. A new movement led by Independent Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset is calling for local people to be at the centre of the council’s…
Residents aged 45 and over and businesses who are looking to support their 45+ workforce are invited to a free Midlife Work Review event in Bath on April 2. The event will be hosted by the Employment & Skills Pod at Bath & North East Somerset Council and will feature a range of support including how to develop your…
Visitors and workers can now stay longer in Bath with the Park & Ride service extended until 11.30pm from Monday to Saturday. Announced earlier this year in Bath & North East Somerset Council’s budget, the service will be extended on a trial basis from Monday 7 April until 31 August. The last buses will leave…
A new interfaith project is being launched across Bath and North East Somerset with the aim of bringing a diverse range of groups and faith traditions together. Run by the B&NES Faith Foundation, the initiative will see a variety of events and activities being organised across the district over the next 12 months. The project…
Peasedown’s popular Party in the Park festival has received the backing of a high-profile local sponsor for this year. St John’s Church, who run an extensive range of community projects and initiatives across the village, has been announced as one of the summer extravaganza’s sponsors for 2025! Festival Managers, Gavin Heathcote and Karen Walker, said:…
