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Over 97% of families offered first preference for primary schools
More than 97% of children got their first preference of school, up from 94% last year. …
Boaters’ waste site still being emptied ahead of talks on its future
The charity said that fly-tipping had made the site “unsustainable and unfit for purpose”. …
Bungalow plans approved despite “overdevelopment” warning
The homes will get all their energy from renewables, including solar panels and ground source heat pumps. …
Views sought on locations for electric chargers across the region
Currently, there are around 580 publicly available charge points in the region. …
Locals encouraged to join this year’s Midnight Walk fundraiser
A brand new 10K route is being introduced for those looking to push themselves. …
Bath Safe Bus saves the NHS more than £400k in its first year
The Safe Bus is parked on Orange Grove and runs every Friday and Saturday night. …
Last chance to register to vote ahead of upcoming PCC election
The PCC oversees the local police force and ensures they are prioritising what matters to you. …
Victoria Art Gallery’s leaky roof needs fixing to protect treasures
Permission has been granted for scaffolding to be erected so the state of the roof can be investigated. …
Three teenagers arrested after stolen van spotted by police on A4
The stolen Ford Transit van was stung by police on the A4 near Batheaston in the early hours. …
£170k of funding awarded to install solar panels on sports centre
The council has been awarded the money from the government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund. …
Expanded space for patients proposed at Combe Down day centre
The centre for people suffering from memory loss has applied to build a “much-needed” garden room. …
New Post Office branch planned at convenience store in Lansdown
The Post Office is planning a “local style” branch at the Battle Walk Spar at the Ensleigh site. …
Proposals to build 290 homes on South Stoke Plateau refused
After a meeting lasting over three hours, members of the committee voted to refuse permission. …
Call for “return” of community policing after burglary response rise
In 2022/23, the average response time to burglaries by Avon & Somerset Police took over 5 hours. …
Popular Midsomer Norton festival cancelled over financial viability
Due to take place in August, it had promised to be the biggest event of the year for the town. …
Plans revealed to convert upper floors of buildings into 10-bed HMO
The scheme includes making an opening between two Grade II listed properties at first-floor level. …
Hope that “common sense can prevail” over future of Moles in Bath
The iconic music venue on George Street closed suddenly in December after 45 years. …
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of former Bath City footballer
George Baylis punched 46-year-old Scott Hendy in the car park of the Kings Arms pub in Pilning. …
Bath volunteers celebrate most successful toad patrol since 2010
The 2024 patrol saw the second-highest number of amphibians recorded since the road closures began. …
Approval granted for wellbeing centre with yurts in Batheaston
The council received 12 objections, including concerns about the impact on local parking and wildlife. …
Developers win permission to convert church rooms into apartments
There’ll be a mix of one, two and three-bed apartments over three floors, accessed via Grove Street. …
Curo planning to demolish 55 garages to make way for new homes
Curo plans to demolish 16 garages in Whiteway to make way for four affordable homes. …
£850,000 funding boost for walking and cycling across the district
Plans include new pedestrian crossings and free cycle training lessons across the region. …
Council refuses to list iconic Bath venue Moles as community asset
More than 4,000 people signed a petition to save the club and its closure was raised in Parliament. …