Extension plans for McDonald’s restaurant at Weston Lock
Moorland Road branch of Morrisons to close due to cost increases
Bath Christmas Market helps boost city with £60 million spend
Avon Fire & Rescue urges residents to test their smoke alarms
Three phases of sewer work to take place in Monkton Combe
Historic space refurb plan for council’s Heritage Services team
Business
Plans for tip at Locksbrook Road are recommended for approval
The site currently comprises the council’s street cleansing depot and a car park used by the VW garage.
Monday 24th March 2025
Council says new city centre Wetherspoons can open from 7am
Revolution closed in November, reportedly after its bid to restructure its lease was rejected.
Monday 24th March 2025
Community
Overnight closures for Milsom Quarter scheme exploratory works
It is hoped the scheme will provide better space for people around the proposed Fashion Museum.
Monday 24th March 2025
Algal blooms blamed for significant number of dead fish in canal
Members of the public took to social media last week to share their concerns.
Monday 24th March 2025
Crime
Three men are arrested after drugs warrant executed in Bath
Officers seized a significant quantity of ketamine, cash, mobile phones and drug paraphernalia.
Monday 17th March 2025
Curo working with policing teams to address anti-social behaviour
Every Wednesday, the Curo team meets with the police to discuss priorities and understand pressure points.
Wednesday 12th March 2025
Education
Ofsted praise for ‘happy and inclusive’ primary school near Bath
It was the first time the school had been inspected since converting to an academy in 2018.
Thursday 13th March 2025
Sports centre to close in June to make way for schools development
Plans for improvements to the Odd Down Sports Ground will be unveiled for consultation in the spring.
Monday 10th March 2025
Health
Face-to-face dementia clinics being offered at Nationwide branch
Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning on 25th, 26th and 27th March.
Friday 21st March 2025
New 16-bed Intensive Care Unit opens at Royal United Hospital
The new unit provides care for some of the sickest patients at the hospital in Bath.
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Politics
Council ‘victimising’ people by making them pay for boat salvage
The council will be seeking recovery of £72,600 for the removals once the operation is completed.
Friday 21st March 2025
Council set to spend millions to repair roof of historic Jolly’s store
The store will be closed for the next year while essential restorative works are carried out.
Thursday 20th March 2025