New Post Office branch planned at convenience store in Lansdown The Post Office is planning a “local style” branch at the Battle Walk Spar at the Ensleigh site. Friday 12th April 2024
Proposals to build 290 homes on South Stoke Plateau refused After a meeting lasting over three hours, members of the committee voted to refuse permission. Thursday 11th April 2024
Plans submitted for new spectator stand at Larkhall Athletic FC The current stand is a repurposed Stothert & Pitt cycle shed which has been in place since the 1970s. Wednesday 17th April 2024
Fire service calls for keen knitters to help with teddy campaign Riding on fire engines alongside crews, Trauma Teddies have become an important piece of firefighting kit. Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last chance to register to vote ahead of upcoming PCC election The PCC oversees the local police force and ensures they are prioritising what matters to you. Monday 15th April 2024
Three teenagers arrested after stolen van spotted by police on A4 The stolen Ford Transit van was stung by police on the A4 near Batheaston in the early hours. Friday 12th April 2024
Over 97% of families offered first preference for primary schools More than 97% of children got their first preference of school, up from 94% last year. Wednesday 17th April 2024
PCC calls for ‘youth service’ to become part of national curriculum Making certain schemes compulsory could keep young people out of gangs and reduce violence. Tuesday 9th April 2024
Study into rate of care home deaths during pandemic inconclusive In 2021, the rate of Covid-19 deaths in care homes in BANES was the highest in all of England. Friday 12th April 2024
B&NES Council brings adult social care services back in-house The move sees 238 employees transfer from HCRG Care Group to the council. Thursday 4th April 2024
Views sought on locations for electric chargers across the region Currently, there are around 580 publicly available charge points in the region. Tuesday 16th April 2024
Bungalow plans approved despite “overdevelopment” warning The homes will get all their energy from renewables, including solar panels and ground source heat pumps. Tuesday 16th April 2024