36-year-old man sought by police after breaching non-molestation order
Monday 8th March 2021
Alterations to Bath bus services as students return to schools and colleges
Curo flats with "potentially flammable" cladding set to be demolished
Those affected by urban gulls being encouraged to share their experiences
CCTV appeal launched to identify man in connection with city centre graffiti
30-year-old man arrested in connection with fatal Peasedown collision
Transport boss addresses concerns over low traffic neighbourhood proposals
Business
West of England Combined Authority set to pay Living Wage to employees
The accreditation means anyone who provides services to WECA must also pay the Living Wage.
Thursday 4th March 2021
Free legal clinic being launched in Bath thanks to new three-way partnership
The initiative, called The Bath Law Clinic, will offer high-quality legal advice to residents across the
Thursday 4th March 2021
Community
More than 1,700 trees planted as part of ongoing climate commitment
Residents had campaigned for the new trees to replace those lost through old age and disease.
Friday 5th March 2021
Campaign secures almost £60,000 of funding for B&NES communities
The fund is open to one-off and new aspects of projects that give demonstrable benefit to the community.
Friday 5th March 2021
Crime
Appeal for witnesses after woman killed in collision near Peasedown St John
A woman driving one of the cars involved in the collision sadly died as a result of her injuries.
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Council looks set to continue with controversial plans to lock down city centre
B&NES Council and the police have re-emphasised the need for “robust measures" to reduce terrorism risk.
Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Education
Local voluntary group takes step closer to helping adults learn to read
Miranda Matthews will join Read Easy Bath, which was established at the end of last year.
Thursday 4th March 2021
Eight out of ten families offered first choice of secondary school this year
Eighty-four per cent of children have been allocated a place in their highest preferred school.
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Health
Virtual reality tours offered for Royal United Hospital's youngest patients
Two films have been produced and uploaded to the RUH’s website thanks to the Time is Precious charity.
Friday 5th March 2021
Businesses complete charity challenge raising more than £17k for the RUH
The Make It Grow Corporate Challenge was organised by the hospital’s charity The Forever Friends Appeal.
Thursday 4th March 2021
Politics
Household bills to rise by nearly £90 after council tax increase approved
The budget was approved with 36 votes in favour, 17 against and five councillors abstaining.
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Future of golf course remains in doubt despite 4,800 signatures on petition
The council went out to tender for a new operator but the cabinet rejected the only bidder.
Tuesday 2nd March 2021