A new clean air strategy introducing ambitious local air quality targets that go beyond national requirements is being considered for Bath and North East Somerset. While air quality has improved significantly in recent years, air pollution remains the UK’s biggest environmental risk to public health, with evidence showing there is no safe level of exposure….
Midsomer Norton’s first ever town-wide Residents’ Survey is being delivered to 3,000 households and businesses this Autumn. Produced by local organisation, Midsomer Norton Community Connectors, they are keen to hear what you think about your local area. It’s an opportunity for you to share your views on local issues. Your views matter! The responses to…
Holly Court in Midsomer Norton is getting ready for a suitably spooky Halloween Market, with local traders being invited to take part. The Holly Court Independent Halloween Market returns on 31st October from 10am to 3pm. Alongside Holly Court’s permanent shops, organisers are hoping to fill Holly Court with up to 15 Halloween stalls, including seasonal treats, handmade crafts, food and…
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…
