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Council acts to protect people from risks posed by dangerous moorings in Bath
The council is taking action to keep people safe on the Pulteney stretch of the River Avon in Bath by addressing unauthorised and dangerous mooring locations.
Bath, Environment and Clean Air, Focusing on prevention, public safety
Major travel improvements to help children get to school in Bath
A raft of new walking, wheeling and cycling improvements across Bath & North East Somerset are helping children enjoy safer, healthier journeys to school – just in time for Walk to School Week
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Roads, travel and transport, Transport and Development
Projects at the heart of Bath communities receive £270,000 funding
A new football cage at Royal Victoria Park, a sensory garden at Oldfield School and pedestrian safety improvements in Lambridge are among community projects receiving £270,260 community funding.
Bath, Community Funding, Delivering for local residents, Giving people a bigger say
Local charities receive £17,000 donations from crematorium recycling scheme
Bath Cats and Dogs Home and BRACE Dementia Research are the latest charities to benefit from Bath & North East Somerset Council being a member of a national metal recycling scheme.
Bereavement Services, Focusing on prevention, Waste and Recycling
New Chair and Vice Chair appointed to Bath & North East Somerset Council
Councillor Shaun Stephenson-McGall has been elected as the new Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Delivering for local residents, Democracy
Twerton & Whiteway Pride in Place co-chairs announced
Two dedicated champions of the Twerton and Whiteway community have been appointed as co-chairs of the Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.
Delivering for local residents, Regeneration and Development
A landmark moment for Fashion Museum Bath
Bath & North East Somerset Council has today granted planning permission for the development of Fashion Museum Bath.
Delivering for local residents, Heritage
Change to free school meal holiday vouchers in Bath & North East Somerset
Bath & North East Somerset Council is changing the way it supports families who currently receive free school meal vouchers during school holidays.
Children's Services, Delivering for local residents
Share your views on ambitious air quality targets
People are being asked for their views on improving air quality, reducing harmful pollution and improving health across Bath and North East Somerset.
Bath, Environment and Clean Air, Focusing on prevention, Improving people's lives, Public Health
Council highlights urgent need for homes during Foster Care Fortnight
The council is marking Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May) by celebrating local carers and calling on more residents to consider opening their homes to a child in need.
Children's Services, Focusing on prevention
The Roman Baths Named Among World’s Top Attractions by Tripadvisor
The Roman Baths has been named one of the world’s very best visitor attractions, securing a prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice® Best of the Best Award for 2026 and ranking fourth in the UK.
Heritage
Council acts to restore water to Royal Victoria Park pond ahead of long-term transformation plans
Interim ways of restoring water levels to the ponds in Royal Victoria Park in Bath will be tested this summer, ahead of longer-term plans to secure a permanent water supply.
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Leisure, Tourism and Heritage, Preparing for the Future, Tackling the climate and ecological emergency