News
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
The Lost Spells: Listening to a Landscape of Voices at Victoria Art Gallery
A magical new exhibition at Bath’s Victoria Art Gallery will showcase artworks by Jackie Morris and poems by Robert Macfarlane, from their best-selling book about nature, The Lost Spells.
Heritage
Couples wanted for Regency Romance – and the chance of a free renewal of vows or wedding ceremony after the Jane Austen 250th anniversary parade in Bath
We’re appealing for romantics who would love a free Regency-style wedding or vow renewal ceremony in Bath’s stunning Parade Gardens during the Jane Austen Festival in September.
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Registrar services, weddings
Sculpture by young people in B&NES showcased at Glastonbury Festival and Keynsham Music Festival
Ten young people in Bath and North East Somerset who may be vulnerable to child exploitation have created a sculpture for this year’s Glastonbury Festival and Keynsham Music Festival.
Children's Services, Focusing on prevention, Keynsham Area, Safeguarding
Bath and North East Somerset celebrates Armed Forces Day with flag raising ceremony
Support for the Armed Forces community has been marked in Bath with the raising of the Armed Forces flag.
Bath, Communities and volunteering, Delivering for local residents, Focusing on prevention
Summer series of Area Forums
The importance of the Local Plan in guiding future development and shaping the future of Bath and North East Somerset is one of the key topics being discussed at the latest round of Area Forums.
Bath, Bath Area Forum, Chew Valley, Chew Valley Area Forum, Communities and volunteering, Giving people a bigger say, Keynsham Area, Keynsham Area Forum, Somer Valley, Somer Valley Area Forum
Work started on restoration of historic Milsom Street store
Work on the historic Jolly’s store in Milsom Street, Bath is under way with contractors now on site.
Bath, Business support , Delivering for local residents, Heritage , Resources
Newton House confirmed to stay open until at least September 2026
Bath & North East Somerset Council has confirmed that Newton House, a respite care facility in Bath, will stay open until at least September 2026 and until a provider is chosen to offer respite
Adult Social Care and Health
Council’s social housing drive gains momentum
New homes for social rent will boost Bath & North East Somerset Council’s housing stock, following the completion of construction work at Lower Bristol Road, Bath.
Bath, council housing, Housing, Improving people's lives, social rent properties
Thousands of residents receive highways & transport survey
Residents in Bath & North East Somerset are being encouraged to take part in a national satisfaction survey and share their views on the council’s highways and transport services – from the condition
Delivering for local residents, Roads, travel and transport, Streets and Highway Maintenance, Transport and Development
Celebrating Refugee Week in Bath and North East Somerset
The contributions that refugees make to communities and the creativity and resilience they bring is being celebrated in Bath and North East Somerset this week.
Bath, welfare support