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Meetings planned as concerns about Camden Road bus gate mount
B&NES Council is yet to start formal consultation on the latest Liveable Neighbourhood scheme. …

HMO developer planning another shared house in Twerton street
Rivers Birtwell’s latest application is to change a three-bed semi into a six-bed HMO. …

Motorists being warned about more disruption for utility works in Bath
Part of Russell Street in Lansdown will be temporarily closed from Wednesday 26th February. …

‘Much-needed’ crossing set to improve safety on Whiteway Road
Funding has been secured to install a pedestrian crossing south of the junction with The Hollow. …

Court date set for man who damaged police cars in centre of Bath
Artur Sebestyen, from Bath, has been charged with three counts of criminal damage. …

Speed limit reduction planned for stretch of Gloucester Road in Bath
The plan is to reduce a section of the current 40mph speed limit on Gloucester Road to 30mph. …

Five-bed HMO is approved near ‘accident blackspot’ at Odd Down
Concerns were again raised on the number of HMOs in the area, as well as road safety issues. …

Fire chiefs give advance warning of upcoming city training exercise
People are advised that there will be a large presence around Midland Road on Sunday. …

Action to tackle ‘unauthorised encampments’ in underground car park
Secure fencing, shutters and controlled gates will be installed at the city centre car park. …

Days left to have your say on future funding for Avon Fire & Rescue
There is a proposed £5 increase in the fire and rescue part of Council Tax for the coming year. …

Rotary Club celebrates giving more than £35,000 to local charities
Members of the club presented cheques from money raised by its popular fireworks and festive events. …

Bath MP backs plans to introduce deposit return recycling scheme
The Lib Dem MP welcomed the initiative as a “positive step” towards a more sustainable future. …

CitySound Voices choir concert to raise money for Dorothy House
The concert will celebrate the lives and works of composers and musicians with strong links to the city. …

Women’s fashion brand Sosandar set to open at SouthGate Bath
The SouthGate store will offer the brand’s full range of clothing, footwear and accessories. …

Bath resident receives medal for helping to protect the Suez Canal
In 1951, Alfred Prideaux was posted to Egypt as part of the garrison protecting the Suez Canal. …

37-year-old man arrested after three police cars damaged in Bath
A 37-year-old man from Bath has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. …

Researchers at Bath’s RUH sign up 1,000th baby to cataract study
The study uses an infrared camera to screen for congenital cataracts in babies. …

Call to increase funding due to threat to more buses across the district
Routes that are not profitable for bus companies to run are financially supported by local councils. …

Seven drivers convicted for breaching Cleveland Bridge weight limit
Seven drivers were convicted earlier this month of breaching the current weight restriction. …

Curo partnership introduced to help train next generation of builders
Bath-based Curo is working to address labour shortages seen across the construction sector. …

Campaigners say advert approval sets “worrying precedent” for city
Consent for the controversial proposal was granted too late for the advert to be shown. …

Views being invited on proposal for new housing at Corn Street site
The site at Corn Street already has outline planning permission for the erection of two residential blocks. …

CCTV appeal launched as police investigate Widcombe burglaries
Items stolen included a gold coin with a loop at the top, a diamond engagement ring and 12 watches. …

Works to repair burst water main in Combe Down set to continue
The road was closed over the weekend but has now reopened with three-way traffic lights. …