Festival set to be one of first arts events to go ahead following lockdown
Friday 14th May 2021
Councillor stands down from Conservative Group and becomes independent
Monolith installed in Kensington Meadows as part of improvement scheme
Recommended £3,500 pay rise for local councillors delayed amid pandemic
Rugby club accused of "using fear of pandemic" to keep their east stand up
Hospital's palliative care team urges families to have a talk and plan ahead
Councillor June Player "delighted and honoured" to be next Mayor of Bath
Business
Hundreds oppose plans for Keynsham energy-from-waste digester plant
More than 600 people have now objected, with only 10 expressing support for the scheme.
Wednesday 12th May 2021
Plans to downsize Bath supermarket and build 92 student flats rejected
Plans for the former Shaftesbury Road cinema were rejected amid concerns about overdevelopment.
Tuesday 11th May 2021
Community
Online support site launched for adults across Bath and North East Somerset
Live Well B&NES Adults has replaced Bath & North East Somerset Council's Wellbeing Options service.
Thursday 13th May 2021
Residents being urged to connect with nature in bid to improve mental health
Research has shown that one in four people will experience mental health issues each year.
Wednesday 12th May 2021
Crime
Councillors call for improved lighting at Park & Ride site to improve safety
The pair have highlighted the Odd Down Park & Ride site as one location where lighting can be improved.
Wednesday 12th May 2021
Conservative elected as Avon and Somerset police and crime commissioner
Mr Shelford is the former transport boss on Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Friday 7th May 2021
Education
University of Bath researchers seek local volunteers for new breakfast study
The study will require participants to stick to a particular breakfast plan over the course of a month.
Wednesday 5th May 2021
New festival to celebrate Bath’s special connection to Ethiopian royalty
The Freedom in the City festival is running until the end of October with a series of events.
Wednesday 28th April 2021
Health
Lifesaving equipment bought for RUH thanks to the Forever Friends Appeal
The new portable machine will replace the existing service provided by the RUH’s X-Ray department.
Wednesday 12th May 2021
Peasedown residents being invited to join upcoming dementia workshops
The workshops will be taking place at the Peasedown Community Library on Tuesday 18th May.
Tuesday 11th May 2021
Politics
Controversial charges being introduced for waste at recycling centres
Concern has been raised that the introduction of charges will lead to an increase in fly-tipping.
Tuesday 11th May 2021
New city centre COVID-19 rapid testing site opens to replace Apex Hotel
There are more than 40 sites across Bath and North East Somerset where people can collect a test kit.
Monday 10th May 2021