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Council reveals plan to ‘reshape’ care and close local nursing home
The council is looking at changing the care it offers due to rising costs and a potential overspend. …
Organisations urged to apply for funding to tackle fuel poverty
Grants of up to £10,000 will support organisations to tackle fuel poverty in their communities. …
Consultation launched on proposals to change council tax support
The aim of the changes is to re-align the amount of support provided to low-income households. …
Permission granted to convert “gritty” Twerton pub into six-bed house
The pub closed in 2020 and sat vacant for 18 months until it was bought for £270,000 in January. …
Almost 9,000 extra train seats allocated for the Bath Half Marathon
15 additional trains are being operated on top of the usual Sunday timetable for the event. …
Council facing “three-fold” challenge as it brings social care in-house
Approximately 240 members of staff will be transferred to the local authority under the plans. …
Police appeal launched after 19-year-old man suffers head injury
Initial enquiries suggest that the victim was punched once by another man who then ran off. …
Fire service issues safety advice to reduce risk of hot drink scalds
Burn injuries involving hot drinks can be extremely scarring both physically and psychologically. …
Fire service issues safety advice to reduce risk of hot drink scalds
Burn injuries involving hot drinks can be extremely scarring both physically and psychologically. …
Fire service issues safety advice to reduce risk of hot drink scalds
Burn injuries involving hot drinks can be extremely scarring both physically and psychologically. …
Low traffic neighbourhood plans to continue despite PM review
B&NES Council aims to deliver 15 low traffic neighbourhoods over the next few years. …
Harmonie-Rose set to be honoured after raising over £100,000
Harmonie-Rose will be presented with a Medal of Honour at The Palace of Westminster. …
Hundreds enjoy Children’s Literature Festival thanks to free tickets
The festival took place in spaces across Bath and brought children’s books and stories to life. …
Rugby charity launches sponsorship campaign to support work
The Bath Rugby Foundation wants to sign up 100 sponsors to support its life-changing work. …
More than 200 traders set join next month’s Christmas Market
Residents are invited to a pre-opening night on Wednesday 22nd November, from 5pm to 7pm. …
Musical instruments help improve experience for younger patients
The Children’s Ward now has two ukuleles, a large drum, bells and other percussion instruments. …
Proposal to use leftover bus funding to reinstate services rejected
Council leaders proposed that leftover funding should help reinstate services for cut off communities. …
Number of full-time firefighters to be reduced due to budget cuts
The Avon Fire Authority committee heard 40 posts needed to be cut to plug a £2 million budget gap. …
Cancer charity launches £5,000 Christmas fundraising appeal
The fundraising is part of a wider effort by the charity following a reduction in grants and donations. …
Volunteers at historic Somerset Coal Canal get special visit
Councillor Walker visited the canal as part of a six-month tour of community projects. …
Licensing scheme introduced to improve city’s HMOs set to end
The scheme covers around 1280 properties, including 823 previously unlicensed HMOs. …
Bath woman to take on epic rowing challenge across the Atlantic
The adventure-seeking trio are pressing on with their final weeks of training for the event. …
Man urges Bath & North East Somerset Council to go vegan
A number of councils in the UK have already passed motions committing to going plant-based. …
Bath Spa University welcomes new chaplain with ceremony
Guests from the university community and city’s multi-faith groups were welcomed to the ceremony. …