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…
Leaders at Bath & North East Somerset Council have backed a campaign being led by the group ‘Independents for B&NES’ to introduce Small Business Saturday across the district later this year. Councillors in the Independents for B&NES group on the council want the Local Authority to recognise the important role that many businesses perform, not just economically,…
Bath and North East Somerset residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details in a letter or email they will receive from the council starting from next week (Sep 1). The letters and emails are part of the annual canvass, which enables the council to keep the electoral register up to date. The…
Bath and North East Somerset has hosted a vibrant and successful summer season which saw more than 190,000 people welcomed to 25 events – and the excitement is set to continue for the rest of 2025. After a sensational summer with highlights including the Robbie Williams concerts at the Royal Crescent, Keynsham Music Festival and…
The Bath and North East Somerset Councillors for Peasedown St John, Gavin Heathcote and Karen Walker (Independents), will be holding their next Advice Surgery on Saturday 6th September, at Peasedown St John Community Library, located in The Hive Community Centre. It will be an opportunity for residents to discuss issues and any concerns they have about the community….
Bath & North East Somerset Council is appealing to dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept on leads in cemetery grounds for the safety of the public and the animals themselves. Following a number of complaints from residents about significant issues caused by dogs being allowed to run free, as well as dogs fouling…
This September, sites across Bath & North East Somerset will once again throw open their doors for Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture. Running from 12–21 September, the festival offers a rare opportunity to explore the area’s most fascinating buildings, landscapes, and stories — all completely free. The 10-day celebration features over 20 venues offering guided…
This weekend (16/17 August) marked a milestone for the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS Foundation Trust’s ambitions to be more energy efficient, with the delivery by crane of equipment that will help the hospital to upgrade its heating infrastructure. This marks a milestone for ‘Project Clean Heat’, which aims to make the RUH a…
An independent opticians in Street have been presented with the Optical Business of the Year award as part of the 2025 UK Business Awards, receiving recognition for their expertise and high standards of patient care. Eyetech Opticians in Street, has been a trusted provider of exceptional eye care services in Somerset since 1986, committed to…
The endoscopy team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating achieving a top national award for excellence. The team has received JAG accreditation from the Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy, which is awarded to high-quality gastrointestinal endoscopy services in recognition of the excellent care they provide patients. Following a rigorous…
