Bath Racecourse opens as vaccination centre with dedicated bus service
Monday 25th January 2021
Two more people arrested in connection with Charmy Down summer rave
Bath Abbey's floor saved from collapse thanks to years of restoration work
Expert warns of worse to come than COVID-19 if climate change continues
Residents urged to play their part to protect NHS as demand continues to rise
Locals being reminded about once-a-decade census taking place this March
Additional alterations announced for First Bus services operating across Bath
Business
Countdown is on to the introduction of Bath's Clean Air Zone this March
Bath’s zone will be the first charging clean air zone to launch outside of London.
Thursday 21st January 2021
New Bath Spa University campus strategy could free up land for housing
Sion Hill, which currently houses fashion and textile workshops, could accommodate up to 60 flats.
Wednesday 20th January 2021
Community
Last chance to have say on plans to increase policing part of council tax
The Government has said that PCCs can raise the policing part of council tax by 6.6% this April.
Thursday 21st January 2021
Councillors call for vaccination centre to be opened in Peasedown St John
Councillors Karen Walker and Sarah Bevan met with NHS and council chiefs via Zoom to discuss the idea.
Thursday 21st January 2021
Crime
CCTV upgrade to give police live access to feeds across Avon and Somerset
The force can currently only see real-time video from two council areas in Avon and Somerset.
Thursday 21st January 2021
Residents being reminded to exercise and not socialise in Bath's parks
Skateboarders are also being told not to use the skate parks in Royal Victoria Park or Alice Park.
Friday 15th January 2021
Education
University Students’ Union volunteer coordinator recognised with honour
Joshua Hale worked around the clock to support more than 2,000 volunteers through the B&NES 3SG.
Tuesday 12th January 2021
Vice-Chancellor appointed chair of board for student mental health charity
Student Minds works to develop new and innovative ways to improve the mental health of students.
Monday 11th January 2021
Health
Royal United Hospital in the running to secure up to £450 million in funding
Bath’s Royal United Hospital is racing to secure up to £450million in funding promised by the prime...
Friday 22nd January 2021
Local contact tracing being launched across Bath and North East Somerset
Local contact tracing by Bath & North East Somerset Council's public protection team is being launched...
Tuesday 19th January 2021
Politics
Businesses reassured that support grants are on the way during lockdown
Bath & North East Somerset Council says it is experiencing high demand for the grant support.
Wednesday 20th January 2021
Plans for latest 5G mast just 60 metres from refused site to be considered
A total of 131 people have so far objected, with many again raising health concerns about 5G.
Tuesday 19th January 2021