Residents are being asked to help choose the name for a new bridge spanning the River Avon at Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Bath Quays development.

The new bridge which needs a name | Photo courtesy of B&NES Council
The local authority is giving locals the chance to have their say on shortlisted names for the pedestrian and cycling bridge, which was designed by Marc Mimram and installed in November 2021.
The five shortlisted names are:
- Bayer Bridge
- Quays Bridge
- Newark Bridge
- Foundry Bridge
- Craneworks Bridge
People are also invited to submit their own suggestions, although all names are subject to the council’s street naming policy.
Councillor David Wood, cabinet member for Neighbourhood Services, said: “The naming of this bridge represents the next step in the creation of a new and vibrant quarter for Bath’s businesses to flourish.
“Many of the names included on the short list reflect the history of the area as the site of the engineering company Stothert & Pitt and I would encourage people to choose their favourite or maybe submit their own ideas for names that reflect the history or geography of the site or the surrounding area.”
The bridge naming event will run until 2nd December 2022. The results will be considered by a special committee and then subject to a single-member decision by Councillor David Wood.
The council will then have to submit the selected name for the street naming process.
Once the proposed name has been agreed upon, the council will create and publish the legal order to name the bridge and the name will be announced.
You can find more information and make your choice here.