Councillor Kevin Guy, Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, has welcomed news that the Government will give English Mayors the power to introduce a tourism levy. Bath attracts around six million visitors every year, making it one of the UK’s most visited heritage cities. While tourism brings jobs and supports local businesses, it…
A new initiative has been launched at Peasedown St John Primary School to help save energy. The school’s eco-team has been researching where the building’s electricity comes from and exploring different ways that the school can save energy. They are beginning to develop ideas to help everyone reduce energy use across the school site. School…
A global campaign to end violence against women and girls has been highlighted by local partners at the first domestic abuse annual stakeholder event in Bath. The B&NES Domestic Abuse Partnership held the event at Bath’s Guildhall on November 19 ahead of the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a campaign supported by…
Bath and North East Somerset Council is advising visitors to plan their trips to Bath Christmas Market in advance and is encouraging people to use public transport, like the city’s Park & Ride service. Bath’s Christmas Market runs from 27 November to 14 December and is expected to bring a large number of people to the…
Peasedown St John’s village-wide campaign to raise awareness of dementia and create a dementia-friendly community is getting into the festive spirit! Three organisations have teamed up to host a very special dementia-friendly carol service this Christmas time. St John’s Church, ReMind UK and Dementia Friendly Peasedown are inviting the public to the event on Monday…
A magical children’s adventure book and a community radio show are two inspiring initiatives from the Ukrainian community being championed by Bath & North East Somerset Council. The council’s libraries are stocking the new children’s novella published by the Friends of Oleksandriya: Vitalii Petrenko and the Secret of the Roman Baths by author Claire Bramwell-Pearson, illustrated by Ukrainian…
A charity in Bath that provides holidays for families with young people with cancer or who have been bereaved has spoken of an “incredibly special” £10,000 donation received from Haycombe Cemetery. Tom Saunders, dad to Ben and trustee of the Ben Saunders Foundation set up by Ben before he passed away due to a rare form of…
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s nine gritting lorries have been out on their first run since March as road surface temperatures dropped below freezing overnight on 17 November. The lorries went out at 6pm, prioritising bus routes and roads providing access to schools and hospitals. Councillor Lucy Hodge, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Delivery,…
As it celebrates its tenth anniversary, The Roman Baths Foundation is delighted to welcome ten new trustees to its board, marking the start of an ambitious new chapter. Established in 2015, the independent charity has been instrumental in driving fundraising and advocacy to ensure the long-term sustainability of The Roman Baths. Over the past decade, the…
A series of award winning new videos outlining key commitments that support care experienced young people until they reach the age of 25 has been launched by Bath & North East Somerset Council during national Care Leavers’ Month. The Care Leavers’ Pledge is the council’s promise to children and young people in care and those leaving care in…
