News
New Chief Executive announced for Bath & North East Somerset Council
Bath & North East Somerset Council is pleased to announce it will be recommending to a meeting of the full Council, on 20 November that Sophie Broadfield is appointed as the next Chief Executive.
Delivering for local residents
New pledge videos and art exhibition celebrating Care Leavers’ Month in B&NES
A series of award winning new videos outlining key commitments that support care experienced young people until they reach the age of 25 has been launched during Care Leavers' Month.
Bath, Children's Services, Focusing on prevention
New B&NES Council occupational therapy assessment centre officially opened
Visitors at a new occupational therapy assessment centre in Midsomer Norton learned how equipment and adaptations make a difference to promote independence at home.
Adult Social Care and Health, Delivering for local residents, Health and Care
Nominate your local heroes for the 15th annual Bath and North East Somerset Community Awards
A spotlight is once again shining on people in Bath and North East Somerset who go above and beyond to make a difference to the lives of others with the launch of the Community Awards for 2025/26.
Communities and volunteering, Delivering for local residents
Council invests in prevention and wellbeing of residents
Bath & North East Somerset Council has appointed four community partners to help deliver a range of health and wellbeing services for residents from January 2026.
Adult Social Care and Health, Delivering for local residents, Focusing on prevention, Health and Care
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to visit The Roman Baths
Celebrate the festive season at one of the UK’s most atmospheric landmarks.
Heritage
Remembrance Sunday
Veterans, members of the Armed Forces, The Royal British Legion, the Mayor of Bath, council, community and faith leaders, together with members of the public, paid their respects at Remembran
Bath
Independent review praises council commitment to improving people’s lives
Bath & North East Somerset Council has been recognised for excellence across a range of services, following an independent review by the Local Government Association (LGA).
Delivering for local residents, Preparing for the Future
Council leading the way in tackling climate and nature emergencies
Carbon emissions per person in Bath & North East Somerset have halved over the last 20 years and continue to reduce steadily, according to a new climate and nature emergency report.
Climate Emergency, Delivering for local residents, Ecological Emergency Action Plan, Preparing for the Future
Big drop in wait for adult social care assessments in B&NES
Waiting times are dropping for people receiving care from Bath & North East Somerset Council due to a significant overhaul of Adult Social Care services.
Adult Social Care and Health, Delivering for local residents, Preparing for the Future
School children celebrate new crossing as Scholars’ Way work progresses
Two crossings to make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more accessible for children have been completed in the south of Bath.
Bath, Parking and Travel, Tackling the climate and ecological emergency, Transport and Development, WECA
Excitement builds in Bath with four weeks to go until the Christmas Market
Bath is preparing to celebrate 25 years of festive cheer, community spirit and local enterprise with just four weeks to go until Bath Christmas Market 2025.
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Events