Plans for Twerton HMO refused as ‘neighbourhood has too many’
Permission granted for National Trust property to become offices
Locals encouraged to sign up for this year’s Race for Life in Bath
Fire service praises generosity of community following toy appeal
16-year-old hospitalised and appeal launched after attack near Bath
By-election candidate denies link to controversial social media account
Business
Independent chair being sought for B&NES Future Ambition Board
The group brings together a variety of organisations, including the RUH and B&NES Council.
Friday 10th January 2025
GetPRO announced as title partner of this year’s Bath Half Marathon
The partnership will see the event become the GetPRO Bath Half until 2027.
Wednesday 8th January 2025
Community
Housing association staff raise more than £6,000 for cancer charity
Curo colleagues fundraised for Young Lives vs Cancer, which supports youngsters and their families.
Friday 10th January 2025
Proposals submitted to make local care home more energy efficient
The care home at Corston Lane is within Corston Conservation Area and the Green Belt.
Friday 10th January 2025
Crime
Burglary at Bath charity shop causes thousands of pounds of damage
Thieves broke into the Bath Cats and Dogs Home’s shop on George Street on Christmas night.
Thursday 9th January 2025
Crackdown on crime being undertaken in the Julian Road area of Bath
There are daily patrols targeting hotspot areas, and regular meetings and visits with residents.
Monday 30th December 2024
Education
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse reveals winner of Christmas card competition
Tilly was selected as the winner for her card that captured the joy and spirit of Bath at Christmas time.
Monday 23rd December 2024
Ofsted says Odd Down school is making ‘great strides’ to improve
St Martin’s Garden Primary School at Odd Down is part of the Palladian Academy Trust.
Wednesday 18th December 2024
Health
Plans to give patients more choice for hospital treatment welcomed
The new ‘Elective Care Plan’ will give residents the option of using different hospitals in their area.
Friday 10th January 2025
Hospital services remain busy as public urged to make right choices
Since the start of the new year, health and care services have seen a dramatic rise in demand.
Wednesday 8th January 2025
Politics
Bid to remove Leylandii hedge that’s blocking views over the city
The owner says the hedging was planted “many decades ago” and has been unkept for years.
Thursday 9th January 2025
Planning committee members call for a review of HMO rules in Bath
HMOs were discussed in detail at December’s meeting of the council’s planning committee.
Wednesday 8th January 2025