Popular Lansdown pub’s B&B bedroom expansion plans win approval
Work set to begin on creating 10km linear park along the River Avon
Planning changes urged to help make future homes more accessible
Residents reminded about changes to recycling and waste collections
Ofsted says Bath College making ‘reasonable progress’ to improve
Road closure in Monkton Combe for sewer works to prevent flooding
Business
Shop wins last-minute battle to have own stall during Christmas Market
Last year the store was ordered to remove its stall for creating a pinch point for crowds.
Monday 2nd December 2024
Bath GP surgery loses second bid to turn unused space into HMO
There were eight objections to the latest plans and local councillor Sarah Moore raised concerns.
Monday 2nd December 2024
Community
Charities receive share of £11,000 thanks to crematorium recycling
Bath Gateway Out and About and Parkinson's UK each received £5,800 thanks to the scheme.
Monday 2nd December 2024
Plans to turn old Kingdom Hall in Oldfield Park into flats are approved
The application said that the hall has not been used a place of worship for a number of years.
Monday 2nd December 2024
Crime
18-year-old man charged with attempted murder after Bath stabbing
The victim of the stabbing on Terrace Walk remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Friday 29th November 2024
CCTV appeal launched by police following theft at Bath charity shop
The man broke into lockers and stole two purses containing credit cards, keys and personal documents.
Monday 25th November 2024
Education
Bath school submits retrospective application for playground shelter
The school had understood that a planning application was not required for the open-sided shelter.
Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Labour councillors secure free school meals for low-income families
The Labour opposition on the council won unanimous support for their automatic enrolment proposal.
Wednesday 27th November 2024
Health
Air ambulance charity renamed to include Bath as it marks 35th year
The name has been changed to better reflect the work the charity carries out across the Bath area.
Friday 29th November 2024
RUH’s emergency department is performing ‘better than expected’
A significant proportion of patients interviewed in the survey answered positively about their care.
Monday 25th November 2024
Politics
Plans submitted to finally build a terrace of houses in Oldfield Park
An outline planning permission application has been lodged to build a terrace of four houses.
Friday 29th November 2024
Views sought on proposed improvements to Bath’s Queen Square
Views are wanted on improving the layout of the historic space for everyone to enjoy.
Friday 29th November 2024