BANES Council Updates
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Town Council backs major town centre investment
Trowbridge Town Council has approved its budget and Council Tax precept for 2026–2027, keeping
the increase to 3.99%, just above CPI, while continuing to protect frontline services and invest in the
town’s future.
ELO Again are back 14/11/26
ELO Again are back with their stunning ‘BACK to the BLUE’ Tour celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
Maggie O’Farrell to headline Bath Literature Festival 1/6/26
Bath Literature Festival is delighted to welcome the bestselling author of Hamnet, Maggie O’Farrell to celebrate the release of her new novel, Land.
Bath Dragons are back for 2026
Bath Dragons 2026 Launches With A New £5,000 Cash Prize As Well As £20,000 Support Package for Growing Businesses Across Bath
Wiltshire residents urged to join the Great British Spring Clean 2026
Wiltshire residents, schools and community groups are being invited to join the Great British Spring Clean 2026 from 13 to 29 March, helping to keep towns, villages and countryside clean, green and safe for wildlife.
New bridge and bus changes planned to improve pedestrian safety in Bradford on Avon
Plans are under way for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Avon and changes to Silver Street in Bradford on Avon, as Wiltshire Council and the town council work together to improve safety, air quality and movement around the town.
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance flies 1,159 lifesaving missions in 2025
“Behind every number is a real person, someone’s loved one. These figures show just how vital our work is, and I couldn’t be prouder of our team.”
Free evening Park and Ride makes nights out in Bath easier this January
Planning an evening in Bath this winter just got a little easier. From dining out and cinema trips to theatre nights and live music, visitors and locals alike can leave the car behind and enjoy the city stress free, thanks to a week of free Park and Ride travel after 5pm across all three park & ride Bath sites.
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse on art, education and the power of kindness
What makes Bath so special at Christmas, and what keeps its communities strong all year round? In a warm and thoughtful conversation with Radio Bath, Bath MP Wera Hobhouse reflects on life, creativity, politics and the importance of being kind to ourselves and each other.
Former smoker urges others to make quitting a New Year’s resolution
She had tried to quit by herself in the past but had always relapsed. This time she got free support from Wiltshire Council’s stop smoking service and downloaded the Smoke Free app which helped her quit for good.
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