Julian House’s Big Bath Sleep-Out fundraiser to return next year with a twist
Wednesday 1st December 2021
Planting 80,000 more trees across B&NES "ambitious but workable"
Families to receive food vouchers and grants to help pay rising energy bills
Elves’ Swapshop opens to refurbish pre-loved toys and give them new home
Larger secure zone on the way following introduction of new ring of steel
Firefighters raise more than £500 for Macmillan charity at open morning
Views sought on Bath bus gate trial amid plans to make it permanent
Business
Wessex Water urges residents to begin preparing homes for colder weather
Taking steps to protect your home from the weather will help to prevent frozen or burst pipes.
Tuesday 30th November 2021
Fears of “creeping urbanisation” if new homes are built on edge of Bath
More than 100 people have objected to plans for housing on green belt land off Deadmill Lane.
Monday 29th November 2021
Community
Garden waste collections extended to allow catch up after suspensions
Some garden waste collections were suspended to prioritise kerbside recycling and waste services.
Monday 29th November 2021
Residents invited to ‘Name the Crane’ working on Dyson Cancer Centre
The arrival of the 40m high crane marks a milestone in progress towards the new cancer centre.
Monday 29th November 2021
Crime
Help sought to identify man after high-value bike stolen during burglary
Officers are seeking help to identify a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
Thursday 25th November 2021
Conservative leader accused of spreading “fake news” over ring of steel
Transport boss Cllr Manda Rigby has called on Cllr Pritchard to retract his “confused” public statement.
Thursday 18th November 2021
Education
Nearly £700 raised for Lansdown school thanks to Hare & Hounds pub
The pub raised £690 for the school, by donating 50p from the sale of every children’s meal sold.
Friday 12th November 2021
Free school meal vouchers being offered for autumn and winter holidays
The council has provided vouchers to families in all school holiday periods since Christmas 2020.
Wednesday 27th October 2021
Health
Views being sought on improving mental health services across B&NES
The new proposals would give more stability and flexibility in the way people access care.
Friday 26th November 2021
RUH in Bath unveils special mural celebrating African women in healthcare
The colourful mural features four African women with local connections to healthcare.
Thursday 25th November 2021
Politics
Bath MP hoping to use her leverage to help solve ongoing bus crisis
Concerns were raised about funding, driver shortages and people not wearing face coverings.
Monday 29th November 2021
Retrospective planning permission denied for 25-bed Bath party house
More than 90 people had objected to the retrospective application for the 25-bed property.
Thursday 25th November 2021