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More than £20,000 granted to projects thanks to Bath Half Marathon
Projects funded include providing £1,840 to help Bath City Football Club run summer play sessions. …
Locals being invited to explore the Batheaston Art Trail this weekend
A total of 41 artists will be displaying their paintings, ceramics, sculpture, prints and crafts each day. …
A36 near Bath to temporarily reopen next month due to A350 works
The road will reopen to traffic on 18th October before closing again on 11th November. …
Bath residents given opportunity to join solar group-buying scheme
The scheme offers an easy way to invest in solar panels, battery storage and electric vehicle chargers. …
Bath firefighter to take on 950km challenge in aid of cancer charity
Firefighter Matt Parsons is taking on the challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK. …
Council’s controversial plans to build on Tufa Field get the green light
Sixteen houses will be built on the site, which contains Tufa flushes, a rare type of limestone spring. …
Green councillors call on council to recognise legal ‘rights for nature’
Councillors called for the local authority to integrate the “rights of nature” into its decision-making. …
Concern that housing for students is being prioritised over families
The semi-detached three-bed house will be extended to create seven bedrooms. …
Motorists advised about upcoming weekend closure of M4 near Bath
The M4 will be closed between 7pm on Friday 18th October and 6am on Monday 21st October. …
Police officers who saved woman from river given bravery award
The officers rescued the distressed woman from the river and provided first aid. …
Bath’s first ‘Architect in Residence’ appointed thanks to £60k donation
Architect Bob Allies will be part of an 18-month pilot scheme funded by a £60k donation. …
Building society partners with Team Bath to support future athletes
The support will help around 600 young people get active in a host of sports every week. …
Change sees Dan Norris blocked from running again to be mayor
Delegates at the party’s annual conference approved proposals to extend a ban on second jobs. …
£40k of community funding sees new equipment installed in park
Swings, toddler play equipment and new flooring have been installed at Whiteway Green. …
Councillors call for scrapping of winter fuel payment to be halted
B&NES Council will write to the new Labour government urging it to abandon the plan. …
Locals being urged to share their decision on donating organs
The NHS Organ Donor Register has been saving lives for the past 30 years. …
Public asked to call 999 if they see man in Bath wanted by police
Rawlings is wanted for suspected breaches of post-custodial supervision requirements. …
Woman seriously injured in collision on Mount Road in Southdown
The woman was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol having sustained serious injuries. …
Grants being offered for Bath organisations to reduce fuel poverty
The popular BWCE Fund grant programme is returning for its eleventh year. …
Met Office issues amber heavy rain weather warning for the Bath area
The Met Office has said there could be larger slow-moving areas of heavy rainfall until 9pm. …
Metro Mayor hits back at criticism over communication with officers
Labour’s Dan Norris said he would continue to use the “red-box” system of communication. …
16 supported living homes on Tufa Field recommended for approval
The council is proposing the site becomes a “flagship” supported living development. …
Locals being invited to experience a Silent Disco at Roman Baths
Attendees will have the opportunity to dance to a diverse selection of music at the events. …
Group of Bath residents unite in bid to ‘Stop the Locksbrook Tip’
The group came together for a protest rally to highlight why they believe the proposals are flawed. …