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  • Dog owners urged to take the lead in keeping their pets safe

    Bath & North East Somerset Council is appealing to dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept on leads in cemetery grounds for the safety of the public and the animals themselves.

    Bereavement Services, Focusing on prevention

  • Two environmental community projects in B&NES awarded £128,000 funding

    A community hub in Radstock and a solar farm in Compton Dando have been awarded a total of £128k from a fund for community projects that have a positive impact on the environment.

    Communities and volunteering, Heritage , Regeneration and Development, Somer Valley, Tackling the climate and ecological emergency

  • More Indoor Cool Spaces needed in B&NES to beat the heat

    Organisations in B&NES which could provide a cool indoor space for residents to rest on hot days and shelter from the sun are being encouraged to register on a new Indoor Cool Spaces Directory.

    Focusing on prevention, Public Health, Wellbeing support

  • Council pursues recovery of £55k public funds for sunken boat removals

    Bath & North East Somerset Council has begun formal proceedings to recover £55,000 in public money that was spent on removing sunken boats from the River Avon in Bath earlier this year.

    Bath, Environment and Clean Air, Focusing on prevention, Tackling the climate and ecological emergency, Water safety

  • Allotments Week: How allotments nurture people as well as plants

    The importance of allotments in promoting a healthier lifestyle as well as supporting biodiversity has been highlighted by Bath & North East Somerset Council ahead of National Allotments Week.

    Delivering for local residents

  • New crossing in Newbridge – please plan your journey

    Bath & North East Somerset Council is improving pedestrian and cyclist safety in Newbridge Road, Bath.

    Delivering for local residents, Roads, travel and transport, roadworks

  • Walking festival celebrates Bath as a landscape city

    Bath’s unique landscape and the importance of the green spaces to the city and its heritage, are the focus of this years Bathscape Walking Festival.

    Bathscape, Bathscape Walking Festival, Delivering for local residents, Events, Walking Festival

  • Council tackles Blue Badge misuse in national day of action

    Bath & North East Somerset Council checked 204 Blue Badges as its officers took part in a national Day of Action targeting Blue Badge misuse.

    Delivering for local residents, Parking and Travel, Roads, travel and transport

  • The Roman Baths Named Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Winner for 2025

    The Roman Baths has been officially recognised as one of the top attractions in the UK, earning a coveted spot in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice® Awards Best of the Best for 2025.

    Delivering for local residents, Heritage

  • New zebra crossing officially opens after delays caused by nesting bird

    A new zebra crossing in Monksdale Road, Bath has opened following the departure of a nesting pigeon.

    Delivering for local residents, Improving people's lives, Roads, travel and transport

  • B&NES children’s services declared ‘Good’ by Ofsted

    Children in B&NES continue to benefit from good quality support, help and services that have a positive impact on their lives says Ofsted, which has rated the council's' Children's Services as Good.

    Children's Services, Focusing on prevention, Improving people's lives, Safeguarding

  • Keynsham Recycling Centre wins construction award

    Bath & North East Somerset Council’s investment in its £40m Keynsham Recycling Hub has been recognised for its innovative approach to reuse and recycling and the positive impact it has had.

    Delivering for local residents, Keynsham Recycling Hub, Preparing for the Future