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Council leader issues bankruptcy warning over social care costs
Bath & North East Somerset Council is currently set to go over budget this year by £6.5m. …
Bath hospital’s neonatal team thanked for its “incredible” care
Loki weighed just 799g when he was born, after being delivered by emergency c-section. …
Support being offered for older people who are facing food poverty
One in ten respondents said they sometimes or often didn’t have enough to eat in the past 12 months. …
Bath-based L&C Mortgages moves to Newark Works development
The relocation to Bath Quays marks a new chapter for the company, which has moved from Beazer House. …
Planning decision on building 300 homes at Sulis Down deferred
Councillors said they did not have enough information to make a decision and sent the plans back. …
Call for government to improve funding for schools across Bath
Ms Hobhouse spoke of the considerable underfunding and unmanageable workloads faced by teachers. …
Temporary changes to waste collections over Christmas announced
Residents are being sent leaflets in the post advising them of their revised collection dates. …
Volunteers sought to help with packing gifts for CAMHs wards
The charity will be putting together more than 1,500 gifts, goodies and activities for those in hospital. …
Countdown to Christmas gets underway with festive light switch-on
Bath’s Christmas Market will run for 18 days from 23rd November to 10th December. …
High Street pedestrianisation considered following cycle lane injuries
The high street has been dubbed “the most dangerous street in the UK” by local councillors. …
Prior Park Landscape Garden awarded for dam and pond restoration
The restoration project at the National Trust site helped to preserve the historic vista. …
Residents and organisations recognised for work in the community
The awards championed ‘unsung heroes’ who make a difference in their communities. …
£500 funding boost for popular Hive centre in Peasedown St John
The centre, located on Bath Road, runs open-access youth work sessions three afternoons per week. …
Sulis Down homes recommended for approval despite objections
The proposed homes form the third and fourth “phases” of the Sulis Down development. …
More traffic restrictions to be introduced in Bath neighbourhoods
Five more locations in Bath could be subject to traffic restrictions from early next year. …
Charity seeking Bath volunteers to help with Christmas appeal
The charity is seeking locals to don a festive hat and take to the city centre to raise much-needed funds. …
Councillors oppose “woefully poor” plans for Bath Rugby stadium
Over 1,000 people lodged comments in support of the plans, compared to 85 objections. …
RUH expands Day Surgery Unit to help reduce waiting times
Over the past few months, the unit has been refurbished to provide an additional five new cubicles. …
New Co-op store in Oldfield Park’s Scala building welcomed
The store, which replaces the former shop on Shaftesbury Road, will employ around 30 people. …
Revised opening date for Dyson Cancer Centre at Bath hospital
A shortage of engineers means the new cancer centre will now open early next year. …
Mum has “constant asthma attacks” after bedroom ceiling collapses
The family had repeatedly told Bath-based Curo about a leak which had gone on for three years. …
Bath design students find out more about new plastic-free poppy
The Bath-based company wants to inspire the next generation of young designers. …
City’s MP praises Rotary Club of Bath’s charity firework display
The annual display is a popular fixture in the city’s calendar and raises money for local charities. …
Decision date set for controversial plans for Sulis Down homes
The Hignett Family Trust wants to build 290 homes on fields above South Stoke. …