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Council sets out ambitious approach to improve people’s lives
The council is proposing to transform the way it works to improve outcomes for residents, strengthen communities and make sure services are sustainable for the future.
Delivering for local residents, Finance, Preparing for the Future
Plans for new homes, jobs and infrastructure in B&NES go before cabinet
A draft Local Plan setting out where new homes, jobs and key infrastructure could be built across Bath and North East Somerset over the next 20 years will be considered by councillors on 10 September.
Delivering for local residents, Local Plan, Planning, Preparing for the Future
Partnership welcomes SEND inspection findings recognising strong progress across services in B&NES
Bath and North East Somerset Local Area SEND Partnership has welcomed the findings of an inspection into services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND
Children's Services
Future of magical Bath Christmas Market secured with permanent planning approval
One of Bath’s most popular events that boosts the local economy by up to £64m each year and attracts more than 440,000 visitors has been given permanent planning permission.
Bath, Events, Preparing for the Future
Don’t lose your vote: residents urged to check household voter details
Bath and North East Somerset residents are being urged to look out for an email or letter from the council asking them to check their household voter details.
Delivering for local residents, Elections
Help shape the future of Bath’s Park & Ride
Residents, commuters and visitors are being asked to share their views and help shape the future of Bath’s Park & Ride.
Bath, Giving people a bigger say, Parking and Travel, Roads, travel and transport
Council brings rogue roofer to justice after £41,000 homeowners’ scam
A roofer who swindled vulnerable residents out of more than £41,000 by overcharging for poor-quality roofing work has been handed a prison sentence following a prosecution by the council.
Focusing on prevention, Trading Standards
Camera enforcement for existing traffic restrictions
Bath & North East Somerset Council is reminding drivers to follow existing traffic restrictions as camera enforcement is introduced in Bath and Keynsham to improve road safety and reduce congestion.
Delivering for local residents, Roads, travel and transport
New parking charges and size-based permits set to start
New parking charge changes will be rolled out across Bath and North East Somerset from 25 August following public consultations and feedback from residents.
Delivering for local residents, Parking and Travel, Roads, travel and transport
Parks team adapts to dry weather with water-saving action
Bath & North East Somerset Council has changed the way water is used across its parks and green spaces and introduced a range of measures to reduce the amount needed in response to prolonged heat.
Climate Emergency, Delivering for local residents
Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition Returns to Victoria Art Gallery This Autumn
One of Bath's most popular annual art events returns this autumn as the Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition opens at Victoria Art Gallery.
Delivering for local residents, Leisure, Tourism and Heritage
Seven of Bath’s best green spaces fly the Green Flag again
Green Flags for excellence are proudly flying once more in seven of Bath’s stunning parks and green spaces.
Bath, Bereavement Services, Delivering for local residents, Leisure, Tourism and Heritage