‘Bath Record Office is the only South West archive not to have had a refit in the last 25 years. Its archive stores are full and it currently makes use of any additional space that […]
Month: August 2016
New footbridge revitalises river front
The latest stage in revitalising a river frontage on the outskirts of Bath has been completed. Now residents are being asked for ideas for new river projects. Volunteers from the group Bathampton and Batheaston River […]
What plans for Newark Works?
Members of the public are being encouraged to find out more about Bath & North East Somerset Council’s plans for Bath Quays South. The Bath Quays South development is being led by the Council in […]
Is Monks Mill a blooming mess?
Oh dear. I thought the electricity sub station in Parade Gardens was enough of a blot on the landscape – but now it’s got a rival down amongst the tree-lined lanes, lawns and flower beds. […]
Bridge access, bikes and buddleia.
Well the good news is that the new Destructor bridge – linking Western Riverside with the Upper Bristol Road – has now been lowered into place and is being secured. The towpath beneath its span […]
Look who is in Larkhall.
James and Jodie Vowles run a monthly community magazine in my area called The Local Look. It’s delivered – free of charge – to doors in places as far apart as Ashley and Bailbrook to […]
Smoothing the way through Larkhall.
What a difference a new road surface makes! Here’s the main road – St Saviour’s – into the ‘village’ of Larkhall – after its recent tarmac renovation. Before and after. Drop the East of Bath […]
On your bike, Bath.
The Aberdare to Bath section of this year’s Tour of Britain cycle race arrives in the city on Thursday, September 8th. Shops and businesses have been going bike ‘mad’ in support of the event – […]
Consultation favours skateboard facility for Alice Park.
A park and ride site east of Bath isn’t the only facility being pushed for at this end of the city. A committee meeting at the Guildhall today ( Monday, August 22nd) will receive the […]
History markers
Where would much-enjoyed amenities like the Kennet and Avon Canal be without its army of volunteers. People who keep this restored and much appreciated relic from the country’s industrial past up and running as a leisure […]
