People in the West of England are being urged to take the opportunity to shape the area’s housing and transport provision for the next 20 years by participating in a major consultation that starts next […]
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Month: November 2015
Fracking concerns for Bath.
Bath’s MP Ben Howlett says he’s going to push for a debate on Fracking so he can help ensure the city’s thermal waters are not affected by this underground extraction process for harvesting oil or […]
The big debate!
After the bangs and flashes of an extended November the 5th – prepare for some indoor fireworks at Bath’s Guildhall on Thursday, November 12th when the full council meets to debate the results of a […]
Coffee, cakes and conservation.
The Virtual Museum has heard from Jude Harris who is a volunteer at Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution in Queen Square. She tells me they are holding a Big Book Sale this Saturday (11.00-16.00, […]
Councillors to work together on options for east of Bath Park & Ride
While your Director has been away l hear B&NES councillors have agreed to work together on options for a Park & Ride to the east of Bath, as part of a series of measures designed […]
MP calls on B&NES not to lose nerve over Park and Ride
Bath’s MP Ben Howlett has issued a statement in which he calls on B&NES to hold their ground over plans for a new park and ride site to the east of the city. Despite protests […]
Celebrate Christmas at the American Museum
Every Christmas the American Museum at Claverton Down is transformed for the festive season, and this year – between Thursday November 26th to Sunday, December 20th – will be celebrating winter traditions. Each Period Room […]
Bath remembers…….
The Mayor of Bath’s Office has issued details for the City of Bath Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service on 8 November starting with a wreath laying ceremony and parade inspection at the War Memorial in […]
Bath Beecher’s Brook?
I have not picked a particular city-centre shopping street – to lay blame at any individual shop door – because this is a widespread ‘problem’ and affects many areas. The Virtual Museum is getting complaints again […]
Towpath improvements to go ahead.
A scheme to improve a significant part of the towpath along the Kennet & Avon Canal, between Sydney Gardens and Bathampton, is to go ahead very soon – funded by grant money from the Government. […]
