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Metro Mayor encourages people to sign up for Birthday Bus pass
The Birthday Buses scheme allows people in the region to enjoy unlimited free travel. …
Council tax rise and new parking charges to help balance budget
The council has to set a balanced budget for the next financial year in February. …
Man in his 50s from the Bath area dies after tree falls on car
Police were called at around 3.15pm yesterday to reports of a large fallen tree on the A433. …
Wessex Water set to install latest storm overflow tank in Saltford
Nearly £1 million will be spent to reduce the automatic operation of a storm overflow along the river. …
Plans revealed for second bank to be converted into restaurant
The building on the High Street has sat empty ever since Natwest closed six years ago. …
Construction underway on social housing at Argyle Works site
The Argyle Works site on the Lower Bristol Road was formerly a Highways Maintenance Depot. …
Caution urged following increase in cars being stolen with keys
Officers have recovered some of the stolen cars around Bristol while others remain outstanding. …
Demand for NHS services remains high following festive period
Help for minor illnesses and injuries can be obtained by using NHS 111 or by visiting a pharmacy. …
Bath’s Clean Air Zone brings in more than £7 million in fines
A total of 174,755 fines were issued between March 2021 and October 2023. …
Government funding announcement “slap in the face” for council
The council is already identifying cuts, savings, and new charges to fill the £24.5m black hole in its budget. …
Witness appeal launched following aggravated burglary in Bath
An unknown offender assaulted a person at the address and stole documents before making off. …
Free community projects being offered thanks to £115k of funding
Grants for small projects up to £1,000 and larger projects up to £7,000 have been awarded so far. …
Residents being encouraged to sign up for Dry January initiative
The initiative sees people take on 31 days alcohol-free for a complete body and mind reset. …
Gas pipe upgrade works set to begin in Saltford early next month
Wales & West Utilities will start the first phase of the £205,000 investment work on 2nd January. …
Concern over 1 in 4 people working in “severely insecure” jobs
Insecure work is typically low-paid, offering workers fewer rights and protections. …
Information day being held on having flight-free holidays in 2024
Bath Methodist Church will be holding a “Flight Free Holidays” information day. …
Government funding award to leave council £187,000 worse-off
A 6.5 per cent funding increase was announced for councils, despite the difficulties being faced. …
New home at Waterworks Cottage site to be expanded after u-turn
Councillors have overturned an earlier decision after a “gentleman’s agreement” was offered. …
City centre bollard failure blocks ambulances during incident
The sliding bollard failed to move, leaving at least two ambulances unable to reach an incident. …
Care home residents raise money for charity with Christmas carols
Residents took a trip to the recent Christmas market to collect money for Bath Foodbank. …
Age UK group receives special visit from theatre pantomime cast
Age UK’s popular Social Groups aim to improve the quality of life for older people. …
Major renovation planned for city student accommodation block
The plans would see a new three-storey extension built, but the number of bedrooms being reduced. …
People urged to help relieve pressure on NHS over festive period
Christmas and New Year is traditionally a very busy time for the NHS. …
Residents encouraged to “tag your tap” as part of winter campaign
Knowing where your stop tap is and how to turn your water supply off could help prevent flooding. …