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Huge majority may see council having to change its constitution
In the 2023 local elections, the Liberal Democrats won two-thirds of the 59 seats on the council. …
Police release CCTV images as part of ongoing Bath GBH inquiry
A man in his 20s was punched and stamped on by two men on Broad Street. …
Former stroke patient calls for more people to take part in RUH trials
A number of trials are underway at the Royal United Hospital, helping to identify new treatments. …
Change of use bid for Bathampton farm buildings is withdrawn
A planning officer advised the applicant to withdraw the application over legislation concerns. …
A431 Kelston Road near Bath to close for four days for tree works
A number of bus services have been rerouted due to problems with overhanging tree branches. …
Council set to close three more roads to through traffic from July
The plans will totally overhaul Gay Street between Queen Square and the Circus. …
Fundraising community choir in Bath reveals chosen good causes
Last year the Good Afternoon Choirs raised a combined total of over £30,000 for good causes. …
Rare naval book found in Bath charity shop sells for four-figure-sum
The book was found with a box of donations at the back of Oxfam’s bookshop in Lower Borough Walls. …
Karen Walker elected Chair of B&NES Council for the second time
Cllr Walker makes history by being the first person to hold the chair position twice. …
Event to raise awareness of how knife crime is being tackled in Bath
The event aims to increase awareness around knife crime and empower parents to take action. …
Hallmark’s Midford Manor care home working to bridge generation gap
Songs & Smiles will be taking place every Friday in the care home in Odd Down. …
Kaleidoscope Hotels acquires popular hotel on Great Pulteney Street
Situated on Great Pulteney Street, Dukes is the number one rated hotel in Bath on Tripadvisor. …
Increase in number of food parcels being distributed is “scandalous”
Food parcels were given to over 9,400 people across Bath and North East Somerset in the past year. …
Work begins on new Growing Hub project at Bath City Farm site
Comprising two new polytunnels and a haybarn, the hub will also become a pollinator-rich habitat. …
Latest through traffic restriction trial set to begin soon in Newbridge
The roads affected in the trial at Newbridge are Charmouth Road, Lyme Road and Lyme Gardens. …
City’s MP praises work of local Community SpeedWatch Association
Community SpeedWatch is a partnership between residents, the police and local authorities. …
Calls for Sydney Road to be reopened before upcoming bridge closure
Concerns have been raised over the potential traffic caused by the North Parade Bridge closure. …
Community project receives more than £52k to support young people
The kitchen and toilet facilities at the Roundhill Hub in Bath have been upgraded thanks to the funding. …
Bath-based international concert pianist to give recital in Keynsham
‘From Carnegie Hall to Keynsham’ features 28-year-old South Korean-British pianist Nurry Lee. …
Get ready to party as the Bath Festival gets under way across the city
Bath’s biggest free night out, which opens the 10-day festival, will see 130 acts playing live music in city. …
Ofsted praise for ‘Outstanding’ teacher training at Bath Spa University
The university currently works with 207 schools, most of which are in the South West …
300 walkers raise more than £38,000 in RUHX Walk of Life event
The annual RUHX Walk of Life event took place on Saturday 11th May in lovely sunny weather. …
“Outdated” policy change may see SEND pupils having to move school
An impact assessment said it would make it “less likely” for some children to get the transport support. …
Plan to erect pergola in Weston pub’s popular garden gains approval
The original application was for two pergolas but the scheme was revised to just one for the terrace. …