Transport boss addresses concerns over low traffic neighbourhood proposals
Friday 5th March 2021
Virtual reality tours offered for Royal United Hospital's youngest patients
More than 1,700 trees planted as part of ongoing climate commitment
Campaign secures almost £60,000 of funding for B&NES communities
Businesses complete charity challenge raising more than £17k for the RUH
West of England Combined Authority set to pay Living Wage to employees
Local voluntary group takes step closer to helping adults learn to read
Business
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
Business growth grants being launched as part of plan for regional recovery
Grants of between £1,500 and £6,000 will be made available to support businesses from all sectors.
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Community
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
Work underway to welcome audience members back to Theatre Royal Bath
The lockdown restrictions in January saw the theatre having to postpone or cancel productions.
Wednesday 3rd 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
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
Wessex Water set to create more than 100 new jobs over the next 6 months
The campaign is predominately aimed at young people who are looking to enter the water industry.
Thursday 25th February 2021
Health
Mental health trust urges those struggling with eating disorders to seek help
Eating disorders can affect anyone, no matter their age, gender or background.
Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Bath vaccination centre marks first month with over 10,000 jabs given
The vaccination centre programme is moving on to the next group of people who are eligible.
Monday 1st March 2021
Politics
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
Entry Hill golf course set to be transformed into multi-use bike park
The dedicated bike park will be a pay-to-use facility and will be separated from the rest of the site.
Monday 1st March 2021