Pavements to be temporarily widened to support reopening of businesses
Tuesday 26th May 2020
Free NHS treatment for urgent eye care to be offered at high street opticians
Call for help to reduce pressure on transport as employees return to work
Air ambulance charity set to receive one-off COVID-19 government funding
Concern raised over psychological impact on pupils if schools open too soon
Country Living Hotel "will not reopen" after owner goes into administration
Trading Standards team issues warning after rogue trader incidents in Bath
Business
Views sought on creation of up to 200 new homes on land in Keynsham
The land has been safeguarded for future residential development by B&NES Council.
Friday 22nd May 2020Work begins to transform dilapidated buildings into new Saltford foodhall
The new foodhall and kitchen will be run by independent fine food distributor Cotswold Fayre.
Thursday 21st May 2020Community
Fire service urges residents to continue calling 999 in an emergency
Residents are being reassured that if they require the fire service or suspect a fire, always dial 999.
Friday 22nd May 202084-year-old man to climb 60ft tree for two weeks in aid of favourite charities
It takes the 84-year-old around 45 minutes to reach the top and come back down each day.
Friday 22nd May 2020Crime
CCTV images released as part of ongoing city centre graffiti investigation
Police believe there were around 45 incidents of graffiti at the end of April and in early May.
Friday 22nd May 2020Deputy PCC to put public's COVID-19 policing questions to Chief Constable
The questions will be put to Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police Andy Marsh.
Tuesday 19th May 2020Education
Bath MP calls for urgent clarity on Government’s planned return of schools
The MP has requested clarity as to what protective measures will be in place when schools reopen.
Wednesday 20th May 2020Holburne Park developer donates £3000 to improve facilities at two schools
Bathwick St Mary Primary School has received £1,500 to invest in new play equipment.
Wednesday 13th May 2020Health
Somerset Freemasons donate ten tablet computers for patients at the RUH
They have also been helping provide free meals to people across Bath and North East Somerset.
Thursday 21st May 2020RUH marks Mental Health Awareness Week with kindness themed events
The Mental Health Foundation has chosen kindness as its topic for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Wednesday 20th May 2020Politics
Councillors set to receive detailed report on response to coronavirus crisis
The report sets out how the council has and continues to maintain services during the pandemic.
Thursday 21st May 2020B&NES Council opposes application by Bristol Airport for year-round slots
The airport is currently allowed 3,000 night flights in summer and 1,000 in winter.
Monday 18th May 2020