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Government allocates £3.5m to improve Bath’s flood defences
The £3.5 million allocated for Bath will fund a scheme to replace the two sluice gates in Twerton. …
New stadium at The Rec would be ‘Bath’s biggest carbuncle ever’
Ken Loach is one of thousands of people who have responded to the latest plans for the Rec. …
Closures planned for safety improvement works in Bathampton
The improvements will see a new raised footway being built on the canal bridge in the village. …
Conversion plans for holiday let in village near Bath approved
Occupancy of the holiday let will be restricted to a maximum of six guests at any one time. …
Bath woman takes on fundraising bike ride in memory of sister
Jackie, from Weston, aims to raise £4,500 for Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland as a tribute to her sister. …
Work planned to repair Thermae Spa column damaged by lorry
The damaged column is on the frontage of the Thermae Bath Spa in Hot Bath Street. …
Retirement apartment scheme submitted for former care home
A new proposal is being brought forward to create 10 self-contained retirement apartments. …
B&NES Council opposes Bristol Airport’s latest attempt to expand
The regional airport wants to expand to serve 15 million passengers per year. …
Tourism minister hails Bath’s potential for attracting UK visitors
Chris Bryant MP toured Bridgerton filming locations in Bath for English Tourism Week. …
MP visits city golf course site ahead of its 2025 season opening
Since 2023, Future Golf Ventures has managed the course and redesigned it to enhance the experience. …
Decision due on proposed new lease for Bath’s Fairfield House
A council report sets out the proposed new lease for the property to Fairfield House Bath CIC. …
Avon Fire & Rescue urges residents to test their smoke alarms
Smoke alarms can give someone the few extra seconds they need to escape in a fire. …
Moorland Road branch of Morrisons to close due to cost increases
The future of the Post Office, contained within the store, remains uncertain at the moment. …
Bath Christmas Market helps boost city with £60 million spend
An estimated 444,000 visitors to the annual event resulted in a strong economic boost for Bath. …
Three phases of sewer work to take place in Monkton Combe
The company recently carried out rehabilitation works to prevent potential flooding and pollution. …
Historic space refurb plan for council’s Heritage Services team
Internal alterations are being proposed for the refurbishment of part of the Victorian buildings. …
Council says new city centre Wetherspoons can open from 7am
Revolution closed in November, reportedly after its bid to restructure its lease was rejected. …
Plans for tip at Locksbrook Road are recommended for approval
The site currently comprises the council’s street cleansing depot and a car park used by the VW garage. …
Overnight closures for Milsom Quarter scheme exploratory works
It is hoped the scheme will provide better space for people around the proposed Fashion Museum. …
Free entry being offered to Bath’s Parade Gardens following trial
The move comes after an ‘open doors’ event attracted more than 29,000 visitors to the park. …
Council ‘victimising’ people by making them pay for boat salvage
The council will be seeking recovery of £72,600 for the removals once the operation is completed. …
Locals being reminded about weekend closure of M4 near Bath
The motorway will be closed in both directions between junctions 18 and 19 from 7pm this evening. …
Bath’s MP calls for more to be done to provide affordable housing
It comes after Curo drew the MP’s attention to the extent of the funding issues they were facing. …
Council set to spend millions to repair roof of historic Jolly’s store
The store will be closed for the next year while essential restorative works are carried out. …