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Apology to families as council halts plans to end respite care service
A cabinet member has apologised for the “distress” caused to families over the proposals. …
Consultation on active travel scheme extended for a second time
Residents and businesses now have until midnight on 2nd January 2025 to have their say. …
Application submitted to change former bank into tutoring centre
Kip McGrath is hoping to use the former bank premises on Moorland Road as a new tutoring centre. …
Over 70 volunteers help pack presents for young people in hospital
The packages are for young people who are staying in mental health hospitals over Christmas. …
City centre shop proposes security gate to keep out rough sleepers
The Cotswold Company highlights security and safety issues from rough sleepers who use the lobby. …
Uproar as ‘lifeline’ respite care service in Twerton set to close its doors
The short breaks service at Newton House in Twerton will be ending soon due to financial difficulties. …
Repair works planned for Grade II listed Rebecca Fountain statue
The marble statue, which has a sandstone base, dates from the first wave of public drinking fountains. …
Retrospective permission given for ‘pleasure grounds’ near Bathford
The site off Box Road is understood to be a former landfill site, which has been remediated. …
City centre roads closed by police due to damaged building roof
Part of the city centre has been closed after some of the roof came off the Quasar building. …
19-year-old man arrested following knife incident at Odd Down store
Police were called at 2.30pm on Thursday to reports of a man with a knife in the Co-op. …
Bath Christmas Market to close for the day due to forecasted winds
B&NES Council has taken the decision to close to ensure public safety and reduce the risk of damage. …
Met Office issues red and amber weather warnings for strong winds
The Met Office has said Bath could face 60mph gusts as Storm Darragh hits the South West. …
Thermae Bath Spa reopens to public following collision involving lorry
A pillar at the front of the Thermae Bath Spa was damaged after a lorry was reversed into it. …
Midwives at Bath’s RUH celebrated for “incredible achievements”
The Nursing and Midwifery Awards gave staff the opportunity to celebrate fellow colleagues. …
Fire service welcomes two new control operators at Lansdown in Bath
The pair will play a critical role in ensuring swift and effective responses to emergencies. …
New lease of life approved for former church in village near Bath
The former Methodist church at Carlingcott dates from 1851 and is a Grade II listed building. …
Cost to prevent pavement collapsing faced by residents at The Empire
Foam concrete, similar to that used to make the Combe Down mines safe, is proposed to fix the issue. …
Report says happy and welcoming Bath school is ambitious for pupils
The primary school at Bloomfield Rise was judged to be Good in all areas inspected. …
City centre food stand set to extend opening hours despite objections
LJ Hugs has been serving Cajun street food to the people of Bath for the last ten years. …
Alice Park set to receive a ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap sapling
The saplings are currently being cared for at the National Trust’s Plant Conservation Centre. …
Cheap Street to close during Christmas Market due to police request
The extended closures are being put in place due to concerns over increased footfall. …
Illuminated flower display unveiled at the RUH in Bath for Christmas
It follows the success of a similar art installation that took place over the festive season last year. …
Work set to begin on creating 10km linear park along the River Avon
Work on the stretch from Windsor Bridge to Green Park is due to run through to Summer 2025. …
Planning changes urged to help make future homes more accessible
Ms Charles told the council that accessible planning was needed for new build housing. …