News
Council secures Jolly’s future with new department store Morleys
Council leaders today (Tuesday 18 March) welcomed the announcement by department store group Morleys Stores Ltd that it will reopen the historic Jolly’s store in Milsom Street, Bath.
Business support , Delivering for local residents, economic development, Regeneration and Development, Resources
Council waives street party fees for VE Day celebrations
Bath & North East Somerset Council has waived road closure fees for VE Day street parties to encourage more community celebrations.
Events
Heritage Services Success Outlined at Cabinet Meeting
A five-year vision for Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Heritage Services to grow visitor numbers and enrich the cultural offer has been approved by councillors at a cabinet meeting on Thursday 13
Heritage
Sydney Road Liveable Neighbourhood call-in statement
A decision to make an experimental through-traffic restriction in New Sydney Place and Sydney Road permanent has been upheld by a panel of councillors.
Roads, travel and transport, Tackling the climate and ecological emergency, Liveable Neighbourhoods
Services rated excellent with high green credentials at Haycombe Crematorium
An inspection of the services provided to residents at Haycombe Crematorium in Bath has found them to be excellent with one of the highest environmental scores seen nationally.
Bereavement Services, Climate Emergency, Delivering for local residents
Council delighted with recommendations from long-awaited M4 to South coast study
Bath & North East Somerset Council has expressed its full support for the findings of National Highways' M4 to Dorset Coast Strategic Connectivity Study.
Parking and Travel, Transport and Development
Council sets out future climate and nature investment
Bath & North East Somerset Council is continuing its investment in tackling the climate and nature emergency.
Climate Emergency, Delivering for local residents, Ecological Emergency Action Plan, energy efficiency, Focusing on prevention, Tackling the climate and ecological emergency
Plans for new schools and new fitness facilities in Bath announced
Plans for two new schools as well as new sports facilities are under way as part of Bath & North East Somerset Council investment in the former Culverhay school and Odd Down Sports Ground sites
Leisure , Schools, Colleges and Learning
Council to remove sunken boats in Bath
Works to remove five sunken boats from the River Avon in Bath will begin on March 15.
Bath, Environment and Clean Air, Focusing on prevention, public safety, Tackling the climate and ecological emergency
Get advice on midlife career opportunities in B&NES
Residents aged 45 and over and businesses who are looking to support their 45+ workforce are invited to a free Midlife Work Review event in Bath on April 2.
Business support , Delivering for local residents, economic development, Improving people's lives, information and advice
Free event for parents and carers to find out more about local SEND support
Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND are invited to a free drop-in event in Midsomer Norton on March 24 to find out about the local support available.
Children's Services, Focusing on prevention, information and advice, Somer Valley, welfare support, Wellbeing support
Council working to bring empty properties back into use
Owners of residential properties in Bath & North East Somerset that have been empty for more than six months are being encouraged to return them to occupation.
Delivering for local residents, energy efficiency, Housing