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Water source solution dries up for Royal Victoria Park pond
Signs are going up at Bath’s popular Royal Victoria Park by the empty pond advising visitors about the dried-up feature – which in the hot weather, is now waterless.
Bath, Climate Emergency, Delivering for local residents, Leisure, Tourism and Heritage
Bath & North East Somerset Council Chief Executive Will Godfrey to step down
Will Godfrey, Chief Executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council, has announced his intention to step down from the role after six years of dedicated service.
Democracy
Project to retrofit listed buildings extended for further three years
Owners and occupiers of listed buildings seeking to understand how they can save energy while also conserving their property will have ongoing access to advice and support.
Climate Emergency, Delivering for local residents, energy efficiency, Improving people's lives, Planning, Preparing for the Future
Communities invited to register interest in developing local renewable energy
Groups and organisations wanting to explore the potential for community-owned renewable energy projects in their area are invited to register their interest on the council website.
Climate Emergency, Delivering for local residents, energy efficiency, Focusing on prevention, Household energy costs, Preparing for the Future
Views sought on Temple Cloud Liveable Neighbourhoods scheme
Residents in Temple Cloud are being asked to share their views on proposals to reduce the speed of traffic through the village and encourage active travel.
Delivering for local residents, Improving people's lives, Liveable Neighbourhoods
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
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