News
Historic tourism cities call for roundtable on sustainable tourism
Council leaders representing two of England’s key visitor destinations have jointly written to Angela Rayner, urging the Government to convene a roundtable on support for sustainable tourism across
Bath, Leisure, Tourism and Heritage
High Street, Chew Magna to close for footway improvements
Work to improve footways in Chew Magna will start later this month as Bath & North East Somerset Council continue to deliver on its ambitious footway improvement programme.
Chew Valley, Delivering for local residents, Roads, travel and transport, roadworks
Support for Combe Down allotment holders
Combe Down Allotment holders are being asked to contact Bath & North East Somerset Council to explore options for plots on other sites following the landowner’s intention to end the lease of the land.
Bath, Delivering for local residents
Live Music and DJ Line-Up Announced for First-Ever Summer Lates at The Roman Baths
The full line-up for the first-ever Summer Lates music series at The Roman Baths has been revealed, introducing a new cultural offer to one of the UK’s most iconic heritage sites.
Heritage
B&NES community housing development scoops award at national Planning Awards
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s flagship scheme to provide much-needed accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, picked up an award at a national awards ceremony.
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Housing, Improving people's lives, Planning
Water source solution dries up for Royal Victoria Park pond
Signs are going up at Bath’s popular Royal Victoria Park by the empty pond advising visitors about the dried-up feature – which in the hot weather, is now waterless.
Bath, Climate Emergency, Delivering for local residents, Leisure, Tourism and Heritage
Bath & North East Somerset Council Chief Executive Will Godfrey to step down
Will Godfrey, Chief Executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council, has announced his intention to step down from the role after six years of dedicated service.
Democracy
Project to retrofit listed buildings extended for further three years
Owners and occupiers of listed buildings seeking to understand how they can save energy while also conserving their property will have ongoing access to advice and support.
Climate Emergency, Delivering for local residents, energy efficiency, Improving people's lives, Planning, Preparing for the Future
Communities invited to register interest in developing local renewable energy
Groups and organisations wanting to explore the potential for community-owned renewable energy projects in their area are invited to register their interest on the council website.
Climate Emergency, Delivering for local residents, energy efficiency, Focusing on prevention, Household energy costs, Preparing for the Future
Views sought on Temple Cloud Liveable Neighbourhoods scheme
Residents in Temple Cloud are being asked to share their views on proposals to reduce the speed of traffic through the village and encourage active travel.
Delivering for local residents, Improving people's lives, Liveable Neighbourhoods
Final comments sought on Sydney Road through-traffic restriction
Bath & North East Somerset Council is proposing to make permanent a through traffic restriction in Sydney Road, Bath following a six-month experimental trial.
Liveable Neighbourhoods
Alice Park play area improvement works ahead of planting of ‘Tree of Care’ Sycamore Gap sapling
New play equipment and a new entrance are among the first phase of major improvements to Alice Park play area in Bath that will begin on July 7 after £125,000 funding was secured by Alice Park Trust.
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Improving people's lives, Leisure