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Council marks the third anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
The council is thanking everyone in the district who has offered support over the past few years …
Approval for controversial student conversion of Bath office block
Developers have been granted permission to convert Berkeley House into accommodation for 34 students. …
Police appeal launched after woman sexually assaulted on footpath
The attack happened between Charlcombe Way and Charlcombe Lane on Thursday 20th February. …
NHS staff urge women in Bath to come forward for breast screening
27% of eligible women in the South West are not up to date with their regular mammograms. …
Council planning to convert its buildings and land into new housing
Bath and North East Somerset is one of the most unaffordable places to live in the UK. …
Consultation gets under way on changes to business waste collections
The changes would mean that no business waste is on the streets between 10am and 6pm. …
Introduction of Bath CAZ charges for fire service vehicles postponed
The fire service has said its fleet is not expected to be fully CAZ compliant until 2031. …
Plans to turn Bath publisher’s offices into three flats are approved
The two first-floor offices at Piccadilly House will be converted into three new flats. …
Proposal submitted to repair city centre pub destroyed by fire in 2022
The plans include removing fire and water-damaged debris and re-instating the third floor and roof. …
Proposal to introduce Camden bus gate cancelled following concerns
The council leader said the local authority is committed to its liveable neighbourhood policy. …
Council planning to trial later opening for Bath’s Park & Ride services
The council is planning to trial extending the city’s Park & Ride services until 11.30pm. …
City centre security gate plan to keep out rough sleepers is refused
The Cotswold Company said homeless people sleept overnight at the front of the shop. …
Bath-based mental health charity set to close due to lack of funding
Trauma Breakthrough will no longer be able to provide free, specialist counselling and therapy. …
B&B clears legal hurdle as planning breach from the 1980s emerges
The property at Crescent Gardens has been run as a B&B/guest house since 1988. …
Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian seriously injured in collision
People who witnessed the collision or the moments leading up to it are being sought by police. …
Dorothy House’s Walk to Support fundraiser set to return next month
The walk creates a space for men to speak about their experiences of grief and bereavement. …
£3.9m Beckford’s Tower refurbishment project increases accessibility
Work to improve accessibility was a key factor in the recent “Our Tower” project. …
Views being sought on scheme to improve transport across B&NES
The aim is to improve travel choices for residents, such as using buses or walking, wheeling, and cycling. …
Consultation under way on proposals to make Mulberry Park safer
Concerns have been raised over speeding at the Curo housing development in Combe Down. …
Dedicated Hindu worship space opens at University of Bath campus
An opening ceremony for the space, known as a Mandir, was held earlier this month. …
Community groups come together to campaign against bus gate
The plan to implement a bus gate on Camden Road has been met with local opposition. …
29-year-old charged with murder of pensioner at property in Bath
A forensic post-mortem examination confirmed the death was as a result of knife wounds. …
A36 near Bath to reopen earlier than planned following repair work
Work has been ongoing since last August to stabilise the southbound embankment of the road. …
South Stoke plateau fields could be closed off if planning appeal fails
The decision now rests with the planning inspector as to whether to dismiss the developer’s appeal. …