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Pilot scheme for business waste collections in Bath city centre
A scrutiny panel has reviewed a Single Member Decision on business waste collections taken on July 2 by Councillor Mark Elliott and dismissed a call-in by nine councillors for it to be reconsidered.
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Democracy, Waste and Recycling
Council approves parish development plan
A plan that guides future development and land use in a parish incorporating two historic villages in the Cam Valley has been approved by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Delivering for local residents, Planning, Preparing for the Future
Summer fun at The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery
Families are in for a treat this summer at The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery, with a packed programme of exciting activities and events to enjoy throughout the school holidays.
Heritage
Council helps bring empty homes back to life in B&NES
Empty property owners are being supported to bring their homes back into use by Bath & North East Somerset Council with 96 homes becoming occupied again in the past year.
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Housing
Statement from B&NES Council leader on tourism taxes
In light of the joint letter I co-signed with the Leader of Cambridge City Council to Angela Rayner, calling for councils to be granted powers to introduce a tourism levy, I was naturally very inte
Bath
Council sets out bold expectations for developer contributions ahead of Local Plan consultation
Bath & North East Somerset Council is taking bold action to ensure that developers building in the area invest in local community facilities.
Delivering for local residents, Preparing for the Future
Shape Your High Street arts weekend in Midsomer Norton
Midsomer Norton High Street is set to be transformed into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community collaboration with a free arts trail weekend from July 25 to 27.
Delivering for local residents, Giving people a bigger say, Regeneration and Development, Somer Valley
Long-term Active Travel Masterplan adopted by council
A 20-year vision aimed at making walking, wheeling and cycling the natural choice for many journeys across the district has been formally adopted by Bath & North East Somerset Council. &nb
Climate Emergency, Roads, travel and transport, Transport and Development
Construction begins on Scholars’ Way active travel route
Construction of a new active travel route in southern Bath begins next week, marking a major milestone in the development of safer, greener and more connected routes in the city.
Delivering for local residents, Roads, travel and transport, Tackling the climate and ecological emergency
Seven Green Flags flying high once more for Bath’s beautiful parks and green spaces
Bath & North East Somerset Council has celebrated once again winning seven prestigious Green Flag Awards at the national ceremony held yesterday in Bath (July 17).
Bath, Delivering for local residents, Leisure
Somer Valley Walking Festival returns this year with expanded programme
Discovery, connection and outdoor adventure are the themes of this year’s Somer Valley Walking Festival, on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September.
Delivering for local residents, Ecological Emergency Action Plan, Somer Valley, Walking Festival
More fun recycling workshops for young children in B&NES
Interactive workshops that encourage good recycling practices in young children and were shortlisted for a national award have returned to primary schools across Bath and North East Somerset.
Climate Emergency, Focusing on prevention, Waste and Recycling