Narrow vote in favour of Foxhill redevelopment.
Controversial plans for the redevelopment of the Foxhill Estate – including the re-provision of up to 700 homes – have … Continue reading
Breaking news.......
Going for growth says West of England Mayor.
Economic growth that benefits every resident is at the core of a new vision for the West of England, launched … Continue reading
Tory councillor resigns over missed Council Tax.
Councillor Martin Veal has resigned his position as Cabinet Member for Community Services with immediate effect. In a statement he … Continue reading
One of Bath’s war time restaurants to disappear?
A little bit of Bath’s wartime history may soon disappear under the bulldozer. News is reaching me that Parkside in … Continue reading
The Bath our tourists shouldn’t see.
When are you going to sort this disgusting mess out B&NES? You blame the gulls but here we are – … Continue reading
Day by Day
Don’t let Bath become a doughnut!
He’s got responsibility for influencing the way the modern city of Bath connects with and safeguards its history and heritage, … Continue reading
Now you see it. City’s new hotel revealed.
More than 1,000 tonnes of Bath stone has gone into the facade of the new Apex City of Bath Hotel … Continue reading
Let’s ‘twin’ museums says Holburne’s new director to Bath’s Dutch friends.
An exchange of artwork between Bath’s Holburne Museum and one of the Netherland’s oldest museums is on the cards following … Continue reading
Stepping up to the flag
Don’t worry. Bath Abbey wasn’t in the process of installing an aerial for a mobile ‘phone company. The scaffolding was … Continue reading
Heritage & History
Behind closed doors.
There are many Bathonians who will remember buying provisions from Cater, Stoffell and Fortt – a famous company name in Bath’s … Continue reading
It’s our heritage!
Local people and visitors are invited to explore Bath and North East Somerset’s fantastic heritage as venues across the … Continue reading
Looking Back
Your chance to have a nosey around the recently refurbished Bath Record Office with a ‘Drop-In Day’ on Monday 11 … Continue reading
Picnic in the Park.
Bet you’ve never thought about the Royal Crescent as Bath’s largest open air theatre or had the opportunity to step … Continue reading
Over to you
Nominations wanted for Community Awards
Nominations for The Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Community Awards have officially opened. The awards, recognise volunteers, … Continue reading
How do you want B&NES wards re-drawn?
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking local people for their help to draw up a new … Continue reading
Time to take speed out of our hands?
Do speed limits work? B&NES – along with many other local authorities – got itself caught up in the zeigest … Continue reading
Where do you want the Central Library to go?
Looks like our last chance coming up to have any influence on where Bath’s Central Library moves to. Bath … Continue reading
The Gallery
On the trail of a dragon!
Bath’s Victoria Art Gallery, which is run by Bath & North East Somerset Council, is launching a new family … Continue reading
Crystal gazing
Takes an exhibition like ‘Riches of the Earth: The Beauty of Minerals’ to remind me what a gem of a … Continue reading
A view of the Crescent
Would Bath’s iconic Royal Crescent have made a good Council House? Can you still see the spot where a wartime bomb … Continue reading
The threads of life.
How do you follow your most successful exhibition in years? Why – with something completely different of course. Bath’s Holburne … Continue reading
Urban Landscape
Another unwelcome tourist attraction!
Will you just look at the state of the Laura Place fountain! Don’t know whether it’s been recent liquid soap … Continue reading
Flying the Green Flag for local parks.
Bath’s Royal Victoria Park, Bloomfield Green and Henrietta Park, have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme, as some … Continue reading
Now you see it, now you won’t!
Almost a year ago, archaeologists uncovered the remains of a medieval wall and defensive ditch on the bank of the … Continue reading
The Big Bath Cheese Trail!
Bath is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its ‘twinning’ with Alkmaar in The Netherlands next week – July … Continue reading
