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Decision sought on next steps for B&NES Local Plan and updating stakeholders
Proposals to update and re-engage with communities across Bath and North East Somerset on resetting the Local Plan and a call for sites for future housing and employment devel
Local Plan, Planning, Preparing for the Future
Celebrate the annual wassail in Midsomer Norton
Midsomer Norton residents and visitors are being invited to join in the town’s annual wassail on February 1, a traditional celebration to encourage ‘good spirits’ and bless apple orchards for a goo
Delivering for local residents, Environment and Clean Air, Somer Valley
Bath & North East Somerset Council statement on Fosse Way House
Parents of children at Fosse Way House have received a letter from The Partnership Trust saying that the Fosse Way House residential provision would need to close from September 2025, due to Bath &
Children's Services
Excellent Ofsted report on B&NES Children’s Services
Bath & North East Somerset Council today welcomed the findings of an Ofsted inspection into its Children’s Services’ provision for care experienced young people which said they are supported we
Children's Services, Focusing on prevention, Health and Care, Improving people's lives, Safeguarding
Never Give Up Giving Up: make 2025 the year you quit smoking
Smokers in Bath and North East Somerset are being offered a host of free tools to help them quit as part of a new initiative,
Focusing on prevention, Health and Care, information and advice, Public Health
Bath Western Riverside development set for next step
Plans to build hundreds of new homes on the former gas works site in Bath are taking a step forward following an offer of £18m funding from Homes England.
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Housing
Saltford Ward by-election 2025
There is a by-election in the Saltford Ward on Thursday 16 January 2025, following the resignation of Councillor Alison Streatfeild-James. Poll cards to all registered voters are being sent out.
Delivering for local residents, Elections
Bath Christmas Market 2025 dates announced
The magical festivities of the Bath Christmas Market drew to a close this Sunday and the dates for next year’s internationally famous event have tod
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Events
Search is on for Independent Chair of Future Ambition Board
Local partners who have come together to help make Bath and North East Somerset a fair, green, creative and connected place are on the hunt for a new independent chair.
economic development, Preparing for the Future
Have your say on a new Air Quality Action Plan for Bath
A plan which sets out how air quality will be improved in the city of Bath is being consulted on by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Environment and Clean Air, Focusing on prevention, Giving people a bigger say
Council statement on Newton House, Twerton
Following the pausing of plans to close respite care at Newton House, Bath & North East Somerset Council has written to families to provide further information and reassurance about the service
Adult Social Care and Health, Delivering for local residents, Focusing on prevention
Have your say on B&NES Council spending plans
Views on Bath and North East Somerset Council’s spending plans including Council Tax levels, savings and ways to raise income, are being sought as the council faces escalating costs in its Children
Council Tax, Giving people a bigger say