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Thousands more homes required after target doubled by government
New targets could see the council having to build 1,466 homes a year for the next 15 years. …
Family pays tribute to 45-year-old man killed in collision on Pennyquick
Anthony Rogers’ family have described him as “a larger-than-life character and a free spirit”. …
Proposal to convert three-bed Twerton house into HMO submitted
Currently a three-bed house, the proposed HMO will provide six single bedrooms. …
Residents invited to attend upcoming blood pressure checking events
The initiative brings together local health and care organisations to help prevent ill-health. …
Flats would deliver “unbelievable” benefits despite “eyesore” claim
Developers said it had been a “hell of a journey” but said the benefits of the scheme are “unbelievable”. …
Appeal for witnesses launched after fatal crash on Pennyquick in Bath
Emergency services were called to the scene on Pennyquick at around 2.20am. …
Plans submitted for recycling centre despite controversial location
The council is proposing to develop the site currently used by the street cleansing team. …
Work set to begin on new zebra crossing on A36 Warminster Road
The work will see a pedestrian island crossing point upgraded to a zebra crossing. …
Latest CQC survey sees RUH staff praised for kindness and respect
The Adult Inpatient Survey is an annual piece of research carried out by the CQC. …
No further consultation being planned over blocked LTN plans
Residents took B&NES Council to the High Court earlier this month to stop the traffic restrictions. …
City centre hotel loses appeal to use outdoor terrace later at night
A planning appeal to the Secretary of State had been lodged by the hotel’s owners. …
Curo proposals for affordable homes on garage sites gain approval
Housing association Curo wants to build homes on the sites of 55 garages across the district. …
Bath nursery judged to be Good following its first Ofsted inspection
The Power of Play Nursery at Midford Road at Combe Down opened last year. …
New service linking Odd Down to Twerton among changes to buses
There are changes to a variety of services to help improve reliability and increase capacity. …
Latest tenant for prestigious Bath Quays office building revealed
French company Motul, which specialises in lubricants for engines, will be taking space at the site. …
Local families being invited to ‘glow up’ for RUHX fundraising event
Organised by RUHX, the Glow Run is an accessible 3km at Odd Down Sports Ground in Bath. …
Duchy’s proposal to turn Corston farm building into house refused
Concerns were raised over road safety at the site along with the suitability of converting the building. …
Care home staff take on gruelling Tough Mudder fundraising challenge
The funds raised from the challenge will be used for activities and trips for the home’s residents. …
TIER rebrands as Dott across the region following company merger
From the end of the month, users in the West of England will be directed to the Dott app. …
Residents reminded to order repeat prescriptions before bank holiday
Previous long weekends have seen people caught out and needing to arrange an emergency prescription. …
Four houses proposed on former pig paddock next to primary school
Four “beautiful high-quality homes” are being proposed for the site at Osborne’s Lane. …
Approval granted by council for new waste recycling units in Odd Down
Waste Recycling Bath said that adding two new units will help streamline operations and improve efficiency. …
North Road set to close during the day for planned resurfacing work
The road closure will be in place between 7am and 7pm from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd August. …
Bath City Farm hits halfway milestone for ongoing £40,000 fundraiser
The charity has thanked members of the public and farm supporters for their help so far. …