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Inspector dismisses appeal for housing at South Stoke plateau
The planning inspectorate said that councillors were right to refuse permission and has dismissed the appeal. …
Premier Inn set to build 152-room hotel following site demolition
Permission was granted in September to knock down the building and build a 152-room hotel. …
Three men are arrested after drugs warrant executed in Bath
Officers seized a significant quantity of ketamine, cash, mobile phones and drug paraphernalia. …
Plans to install solar panels on three buildings at Bath hospital
The panels are for the roofs of the Princess Margaret Wing, South Blocks and the pathology department. …
Entrance pillar ‘accidentally’ demolished in Royal Victoria Park
The pillar was damaged by a contractor vehicle for the Bath Half leaving Royal Victoria Park. …
Panel backs decision to make Sydney Road closure permanent
A group of residents are now fundraising to put in a legal challenge over the controversial decision. …
Residents oppose controversial planned changes on Wellsway
B&NES Council is planning controversial changes on the Wellsway, which carries 20,000 vehicles a day. …
Families being “kept in the dark” over future of respite service
Newton House is the only place in the area which offers short stays for people with severe care needs. …
More than 12,000 runners set to take on the GetPRO Bath Half
The event is being organised for the first time by new owners London Marathon Events (LME). …
Makeover plans are submitted for Hilton Hotel at Walcot Street
There are plans to upgrade the appearance of the hotel at the ground-floor level along Walcot Street. …
£18m to make over 1,000 Curo homes warmer and cheaper to run
Curo has been awarded £5 million from the Government and will be adding an extra £13 million itself. …
Government study says Bath should no longer be route to Dorset
The A46 and A36 through Bath is the current designated route for traffic heading to the Dorset coast. …
Energy-efficiency improvement works continue at Bath hospital
The application follows a previous request to install heat pumps at the hospital’s Energy Centre. …
City centre art gallery acquires painting of former Mayor of Bath
Crook served on Bath City Council from 1754 to 1791 and he was also an apothecary in Abbey Street. …
Locals being invited to care home’s upcoming spring fundraiser
MHA Stratton House on Park Lane is opening its doors to raise funds for trips and activities. …
Curo working with policing teams to address anti-social behaviour
Every Wednesday, the Curo team meets with the police to discuss priorities and understand pressure points. …
Work gets under way to improve safety on Widcombe Hill in Bath
Two new give-way points are being installed, designed to reduce approaching vehicle and cycle speeds. …
Contactless payment system expanded across local bus services
Bath Bus Company and Faresaver have now introduced the service on a number of their buses. …
Plans to reinstate Grade I listed building back into house approved
The property was originally a home and much of the crescent is still in residential use. …
West of England Combined Authority taken out of special measures
A “best value notice” was issued in March 2024 ordering the authority to address a host of issues. …
Topping out ceremony marks latest milestone for new accommodation
The £13 million Hollis Wharf development is being led by student developer Alumno. …
Sports centre to close in June to make way for schools development
Plans for improvements to the Odd Down Sports Ground will be unveiled for consultation in the spring. …
Busy dental surgery hoping to create new car park in its rear garden
The parking spaces available at the front have become “insufficient” for the needs of the patients. …
Prime Minister praises city’s links to Ukrainian city of Oleksandriya
The Ukrainian ambassador has previously given “the thanks of his entire country” to B&NES. …