Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, said: “Over the years, I have worked closely with Andy Burnham. He already knows our region well, which will set him in good stead as Prime Minister. But this moment is not just about Andy – it’s about the direction of our country, including the West of…
Leading partnerships developer LovellHomes is preparing to launch a brand-new collection of homes at TheOaks at St Luke in Cotford St Luke, with prospective buyers now being encouraged to register their interest ahead of the development opening inAugust. Located off Dene Road, just five miles from the centre of Taunton, The Oaks at St Luke will providea range of…
One of Radstock’s most ambitious regeneration projects has reached a major milestone, with the successful completion of the first two phases of works to transform the former Trinity Methodist Church into a vibrant community hub. Bath & North East Somerset Council announced the achievement this week, confirming that the initial programme of restoration and improvement…
Plans to improve sustainable transport links along the A4 between Bath and Bristol are continuing to move forward as construction is set to begin later this year. Changes have been made to the original scheme, following feedback from residents in a consultation started late last year. Youcan read the consultation report here. The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA), in partnership with Bath and North East Somerset…
Sad news has been released this week as one of Midsomer Norton’s best-loved independent sandwich shops is set to close its doors for the final time this month, bringing to an end 14 years of serving the local community. Pure Taste announced what they call a “difficult decision” to close in a heartfelt message to…
New artist’s impressions of Portishead and Pill stations have been unveiled, in a major milestone for the £200m Portishead to Bristol railway line. Visitors who attended today’s (Tuesday 14 July) drop-in information session at Pill Community Centre were the first to see the images earlier this afternoon. The new visuals offer a glimpse of the…
The largest ever investment in recovering England’s wildlife has been announcedby Natural England, with £60 million supporting 130 projects across England including multiple species found in the West of England. Since 1970, wildlife populations have fallen by a third, with one in six species at risk of extinction. More than 350 threatened species of plants, animals…
Parliamentarians, business leaders and partners from across the region gathered in Westminster this week to continue to make the case to government for new town status at Brabazon and the West Innovation Arc, where 40,000 new homes and 40,000 new jobs couldcreate a £20 billion economic boost. Hosted by Mayor Helen Godwin, in partnership with South Gloucestershire…
People with learning disabilities and autism in Bath and North East Somerset are being supported to build skills, confidence and connections every day and now the council wants to go further. Residents are being invited to share their views on how adult support services can be improved, helping to shape future provision and ensure it meets people’s needs. Bath & North East Somerset Council is reviewing…
A new community engagement project – with a special focus on interfaith dialogue – 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…
