Independent Councillors from across Bath & North East Somerset are calling on the council to do more to support small and rural businesses. The new political movement, Independents for B&NES, wants the Local Authority to recognise the important role that many businesses perform, not just economically, but socially and cultural around the district too. Cllr Karen Walker…
Children at Peasedown St John Primary School have taken a break from their usual timetable to partake in a special week dedicated to ‘CARE’. Three times a year, the whole school dedicates an entire week to enhanced enrichment activities from sports to exploring the great outdoors, and from reading to school trips. This summer’s whole…
The Bath & North East Somerset Faith Foundation has teamed up with MacMillan during the month of July to raise awareness of cancer amongst ethnic minority communities. July is annually recognised across the UK as Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Month. The aim is to highlight and raise awareness of cancer, screening and what services are…
The importance of the Local Plan in guiding future development and shaping the future of Bath and North East Somerset is one of the key topics being discussed at the latest round of Area Forums. Residents and community organisations are invited to join the conversation at the upcoming events being held over the next few…
Work on the historic Jolly’s store in Milsom Street, Bath is under way with contractors now on site. The contractor, Bray & Slaughter, is carrying out a programme of restorative works to the building, which is owned by Bath & North East Somerset Council. This first phase of the project is concerned with overhauling the…
Bath & North East Somerset Council has confirmed that Newton House, a respite care facility in Bath, will stay open until at least September 2026 and until a provider is chosen to offer respite. This means families caring for loved ones with complex needs can continue to rely on the service. Since the original announcement…
Over 2,000 people packed out Peasedown’s Party in the Park summer festival last Saturday – despite the rain! It was the event’s 16th anniversary! Sponsored by St John’s Church, Curo, Radfield Home Care, Bath College and Bath & North East Somerset Council, festival revellers came along to enjoy over seven hours of live music and entertainment. The event included…
This summer, The Roman Baths will open after hours with the launch of Summer Lates, a six-week programme of evening openings from 21 July to 31 August. Visitors are invited to explore the historic site in a new light—literally—with torchlit ambience, a pop-up bar, and a relaxed, atmospheric setting every night of the week. On…
New homes for social rent will boost Bath & North East Somerset Council’s housing stock, following the completion of construction work at Lower Bristol Road, Bath. The Argyle Works site, formerly the council’s Highways Maintenance Depot, has been developed to provide eight affordable, energy efficient apartments to help meet the demand for low-cost social housing…
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…
