News
New Chair and Vice Chair appointed to Bath & North East Somerset Council
Councillor Shaun Stephenson-McGall has been elected as the new Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Delivering for local residents, Democracy
Twerton & Whiteway Pride in Place co-chairs announced
Two dedicated champions of the Twerton and Whiteway community have been appointed as co-chairs of the Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.
Delivering for local residents, Regeneration and Development
A landmark moment for Fashion Museum Bath
Bath & North East Somerset Council has today granted planning permission for the development of Fashion Museum Bath.
Delivering for local residents, Heritage
Change to free school meal holiday vouchers in Bath & North East Somerset
Bath & North East Somerset Council is changing the way it supports families who currently receive free school meal vouchers during school holidays.
Children's Services, Delivering for local residents
Share your views on ambitious air quality targets
People are being asked for their views on improving air quality, reducing harmful pollution and improving health across Bath and North East Somerset.
Bath, Environment and Clean Air, Focusing on prevention, Improving people's lives, Public Health
Council highlights urgent need for homes during Foster Care Fortnight
The council is marking Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May) by celebrating local carers and calling on more residents to consider opening their homes to a child in need.
Children's Services, Focusing on prevention
The Roman Baths Named Among World’s Top Attractions by Tripadvisor
The Roman Baths has been named one of the world’s very best visitor attractions, securing a prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice® Best of the Best Award for 2026 and ranking fourth in the UK.
Heritage
Council acts to restore water to Royal Victoria Park pond ahead of long-term transformation plans
Interim ways of restoring water levels to the ponds in Royal Victoria Park in Bath will be tested this summer, ahead of longer-term plans to secure a permanent water supply.
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Leisure, Tourism and Heritage, Preparing for the Future, Tackling the climate and ecological emergency
School places boost for children with special education needs and disabilities in B&NES
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bath will soon benefit from new local school places, thanks to council investment.
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Schools, Colleges and Learning
Two new School Streets set to start in Bath
Pupils will have a safer, healthier start and end to their day thanks to two new school streets being introduced by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Roads, travel and transport
Fashion Museum Bath’s Collection in the Spotlight in Local and International Exhibitions
From Vivienne Westwood’s punk‑era designs to Schiaparelli couture, pieces from Fashion Museum Bath’s collection will be on show in leading exhibitions across the UK and Europe this summer
Delivering for local residents, Heritage
Listed building owners benefit from combined energy and planning advice
Owners of listed buildings across Bath & North East Somerset can benefit from the expansion of an integrated energy advice and planning service.
Delivering for local residents, energy efficiency, Planning, Preparing for the Future