News
Changes to wrapping paper recycling this Christmas
Residents in Bath and North East Somerset are being reminded that wrapping paper cannot be collected for recycling this year because of issues with its ability to be recycled at paper mills.
Waste and Recycling
Fan attendance at this Saturday's fixture v Swindon Supermarine: Joint Statement from Bath City FC and Bath & North East Somerset Council
Bath City FC is announcing today that it is unable to allow spectators to attend this Saturday’s 3rd Round FA Trophy tie against Swindon Supermarine (December 19).
Public Health
Fashion Museum Bath announces Dress of the Year 2020
The Fashion Museum Bath is pleased to announce that the following ensembles have been chosen for the prestigious annual accolade, Dress of the Year.
Heritage
Applications still open for council free school meal vouchers for Christmas holidays
The council has received more than 2,000 applications for its free school meal vouchers and more families are being urged to apply if they haven’t already by the deadline of January 4.
Children's Services
Find out how planning policy is shaped for Bath and North East Somerset
How planning policy for Bath and North East Somerset is decided and the timescale for when residents will be able to have their say is the focus of a webinar on Monday (December 21).
Giving people a bigger say
How to double your chances of staying alcohol free in Dry January
Downloading the free Try Dry app could make all the difference
Public Health
Wellbeing Hub supports healthy eating
Families seeking food support offered free cookery courses
Communities, Covid-19 support
Council prosecution over licensing of House in Multiple Occupation results in £10,000 fine
Bath & North East Somerset Council has prosecuted Ms Tracey Davies of Bathwick Street in Bath for failing to licence a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Housing
Bath plays starring role in period drama Bridgerton on Christmas Day
Numerous locations across the city feature in the Netflix series
Tourism and Heritage
Consultation plan for active travel schemes launched
Two schemes to improve walking and cycling routes using £500k government funding to encourage more active travel will be consulted on by Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Transport, Parking and Travel
Join our budget webinars and have your say
Proposals for the council to address its predicted shortfall for 2021/22 by drawing from reserves and making savings will be under discussion in a series of webinars starting on December 15.
budget
Bath at Christmas shop project fills Bath with Christmas cheer
Festive decorations including a series of striking shop window animations encouraging residents to stay safe and shop locally have gone up in Bath city centre.
Communities