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Local government finance settlement ‘leaves B&NES worse off than expected'
Funding for local authorities in England announced by the Government this week will leave Bath & North East Somerset Council worse off than expected by £187,000, say council leaders.
Council Tax, Finance, Delivering for local residents
Ten new community projects for the Somer Valley
A bespoke taxi service on a side-by-side tandem trike, Forest School for adults and handweaving sessions are among ten community projects coming to the Somer Valley.
Public Health, Parking and Travel, Improving people's lives, Communities and volunteering, Somer Valley
Council seeks view on “very difficult choices” around budget proposals for 2024-25
Views on Council Tax levels, budget savings and proposals for raising income are being sought as Bath & North East Somerset Council faces “very difficult choices” in the light of squeezed budgets and
Giving people a bigger say, Council Tax
Get involved in improving green spaces in the Somer Valley
Residents in the Somer Valley are being offered the chance to play their part in helping to improve biodiversity at five green spaces in the area.
Environment and Clean Air, Communities and volunteering, Tackling the climate and ecological emergency, Somer Valley
Bath plays starring role in Wonka
Bath is set to play a starring role in Wonka, a fantasy musical from the writing and directing team behind the successful Paddington films which is out on general release in the UK tomorrow (Dec 8).
Leisure, Tourism and Heritage
Best dressed chalets named at Bath Christmas Market
Bath Christmas Market traders’ fantastic efforts to make their chalets as festive as possible saw four businesses pick up titles in the annual Best Dressed Chalet Awards.
Delivering for local residents, Events, Bath
Repurposing vacant units in Bath offers new opportunities for independent businesses
Retail spaces in the Old Post Office building on New Bond Street in Bath are now available for local businesses to rent while the redevelopment of the Fashion Museum progresses.
Regeneration and Development, Business support , Heritage , Delivering for local residents, Preparing for the Future, Bath
Highway resurfacing wraps up for another year as council completes annual programme
Highway resurfacing wraps up for another year as council completes annual programme
Delivering for local residents, Roads, travel and transport
B&NES primary schools recognised for encouraging sustainable travel
Pupils and staff at Bath & North East Somerset schools have been recognised for supporting cycling, walking and other forms of sustainable travel.
Schools, Colleges and Learning, Bath, Tackling the climate and ecological emergency
B&NES improves ranking on action to achieve net zero
Bath & North East Somerset Council has been recognised for its ongoing work towards achieving net zero by 2030.
Climate Emergency, Preparing for the Future, Bath
Council to use 250 tonnes of gritting salt during cold snap
More than 250 tonnes of gritting salt is set to be spread on Bath & North East Somerset highways during the current period of cold weather.
Roads, travel and transport, Delivering for local residents
Support for rough sleepers in B&NES
Organisations across Bath & North East Somerset are offering help to people who sleep rough or who are at risk of becoming homeless this winter – and all year round.
Housing, Focusing on prevention, welfare support, Wellbeing support