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Drop-ins planned to find out latest plans for Milsom Quarter projects
The projects are part of masterplan proposals to reimagine the northern part of the city centre. …
Bid to convert upper floor of old Twerton supermarket is refused
The plans would have seen the commercial floorspace turned into three self-contained flats. …
New waste recycling units being planned at Fullers Earth Works site
Waste Recycling Bath is proposing to add two additional recycling units at the site in Odd Down. …
Memorial match to be held in memory of Bath cricketer Rob Parry
Both clubs will be raising money for RUHX and Dorothy House, who supported Rob and his family. …
Three teenagers named and jailed over Mikey Roynon murder
Mikey died after being stabbed in the neck with a knife following an incident at a house in Weston. …
Labour’s Clare Moody elected as Avon & Somerset’s new PCC
Just over 300,000 people across the region voted in the Police & Crime Commissioner election. …
Next phase of city centre security measures set to get under way
Work to install sliding security barriers in Upper Borough Walls is nearing completion. …
More communities invited to introduce not-for-profit bus services
WESTlocal gives communities the chance to design and run new transport services in their area. …
No compensation yet paid out over “optical illusion” cycle lane
Forty people have so far sought compensation from the council for their injuries. …
Ofsted praises friendly Bath nursery where children are confident
The Little Bambinos Nursery, which opened in 2022, is based at the Victoria Hotel on Millmead Road. …
Action against repeat offenders in city centre retail crime crackdown
The DISC system links businesses, BID marshals and the Neighbourhood Policing Team. …
Bath-based housing association Curo plants almost 1,000 trees
The new plantings ensure that the housing association’s tree stock remains healthy and resilient. …
City centre bridge set to close for around six weeks for repair works
North Parade Bridge will be closed from 20th May for waterproofing and masonry works. …
Man in custody on suspicion of attempted murder in Twerton
Police were called to Sheridan Road following a report that a man had seriously assaulted. …
“Significant” health and safety problems found at Jolly’s store in Bath
Broken glass was found to have been falling from the roof into the trading area of the building. …
Special baby remembrance service to be held at Haycombe Cemetery
The service is an opportunity for families who have lost a baby to remember those who have been lost. …
Spotlight on pioneering project helping to reduce carbon emissions
The council worked with the University of Bath to see the impact of Net Zero rules on planning policy. …
WECA takes on former city council chief executive with £19k pay hike
Stephen Peacock will be the regional body’s new top officer, replacing interim boss Richard Ennis. …
Locals urged to choose right care options ahead of bank holidays
Many GP practices and pharmacies will be closed at both the beginning and end of May. …
Plan for pop-up restaurant at former Bath abattoir gains approval
What was once an abattoir is now a production kitchen for a number of local restaurants. …
Three people arrested after drugs swoop on Julian Road in Bath
The warrants resulted in three people being arrested and seizures of cash and drugs. …
Fundraising appeal to improve access to Garden of Reflection
It is a space for individual reflection, with benches set among trees and beds with seasonal planting. …
Man being sought by police in connection with sexual assault in Bath
Police have examined CCTV and now want to trace the man shown in the footage. …
Listed building owners invited to find out more about energy saving
The events are being organised by the grant-funded Green Heritage Homes project. …