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Council invites community bids for historic pub in Freshford village
The community has until 21st March 2025 to express an interest in buying the pub. …
Electrical safety checks to get under way in Twerton area of Bath
The checks will ensure that termination points inside properties are working as they should. …
Emergency vehicle exemption for Bath’s Clean Air Zone set to end
A four-year CAZ exemption for emergency service vehicles will end on 14th March. …
Speed restrictions planned to improve safety on A46 near Bath
Safety issues have been identified on the A46 between Bath and junction 18 of the M4. …
Bath charity St John’s Foundation announces appointment of CEO
Ms Brown has been serving as Interim CEO at the Bath-based charity since July 2024. …
Council launches consultation on assessing co-living applications
The B&NES Local Plan does not currently include a policy specifically relating to co-living. …
Team GB Olympian starts new role at Bath’s Royal United Hospital
Kerenza has temporarily put down her fencing sword and picked up her stethoscope. …
New Saturday event announced ahead of 2025 Bath Half Marathon
People of all ages and abilities will be able to run a mile route in the grounds of Royal Victoria Park. …
Builder given suspended sentence for taking £54k from residents
Thomas Harris, 31, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 30th January. …
£700k to be spent to address damp and mould in social housing flats
More than 100 damp and mould issues have been raised at the building since November 2021. …
New use is revealed for former Lansdown primary school building
The £4 million school closed a few months ago as it was unable to sustain pupil numbers. …
B&NES Council unveils plans for £151m budget for upcoming year
Proposals for a balanced budget for the council’s day-to-day spending have been revealed. …
Police launch CCTV appeal after goods stolen from delivery van
A box containing valuable items was stolen from a vehicle in the Saw Close area of the city. …
Sydney Road traffic restrictions set to be made permanent after trial
B&NES Council installed bollards across Sydney Road in April 2024 as part of the controversial trial. …
Policing part of council tax set to increase by around £14 this year
The approved increase towards funding Avon & Somerset Police works out at around £14/year. …
Student accommodation plans to come before planning committee
The converted offices on the Lower Bristol Road would provide accommodation for 34 students. …
Reusable bag being trialled across B&NES in bid to improve recycling
Residents chosen to take part in the 12-week trial will have their bags delivered later this month. …
Developers ‘trying their luck’ with plan for houses in Oldfield Park
The chair of the council’s planning committee has spoken out against the proposals. …
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. …