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Huge response to Covid-19 business support grants in Bath and North East Somerset
An online form launched by the council to help businesses access urgent financial help from the Government during the Coronavirus pandemic has had more than 800 responses in the first 24 hours.
Focusing on prevention
New online form to help businesses get rapid financial support
Businesses which need to access urgent financial help from the Government due to Coronavirus (Covid-19) can do so from today by using an online form set up by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Focusing on prevention
Residents asked to avoid lighting bonfires and protect their health
Bath & North East Somerset Council is calling on residents to consider their own health and that of their neighbours by not having bonfires where possible during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Public Health
New Compassionate Community telephone hub to help vulnerable residents
The most vulnerable people in Bath and North East Somerset will be able to phone for advice on a range of critical support during the Coronavirus pandemic when a new community hub launches next week.
Communities
Virtual library keeps the joy and magic of reading alive
Bath & North East Somerset Council has set up an exciting virtual library to help children and adults keep their love of literature going while libraries are closed during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Communities
New resources to help people with additional needs understand Coronavirus
The council is highlighting some free materials that have been produced to help people with additional needs access essential information about Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Public Health
Parks, play areas and libraries closing
Bath & North East Somerset Council is closing all children’s play areas as well as parks where it is practical to restrict access. The libraries are also closing.
Public Health
Declaration of major incident
Bath and North East Somerset Council chief executive Will Godfrey has today formally declared the current situation a major incident in accordance with the 2004 Civil Contingencies Act.
Public Health
Message to residents from the leader and chief executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council
We’re writing to update Bath & North East Somerset residents about what the council is doing to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our local communities. We recognise that the situation
Public Health
Update from local agencies in Bath and North East Somerset- COVID 19
Today Bath & North East Somerset Council leader Councillor Dine Romero chaired a teleconference of local agencies who are working together to protect our community from the COVID-19 threat.
Public Health
Temporary closure of Bath heritage sites
Heritage sites in Bath will close temporarily from tomorrow onwards to enable Bath & North East Somerset Council to maintain critical services for residents during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation
Tourism and Heritage
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Bath and North East Somerset - 13.03.20
Two residents of Bath and North East Somerset have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Public Health