A quick round up as we head into the weekend. Network Rail contractors have completed repairs to the decking of … More
Month: July 2017
Behind closed doors.
There are many Bathonians who will remember buying provisions from Cater, Stoffell and Fortt – a famous company name in Bath’s … More
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, … More
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 … More
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, … More
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 … More
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 … More
Brunel bridge in Sydney Gardens repaired.
Engineers from Network Rail have now repaired Brunel’s last remaining cast-iron footbridge – straddling his Great Western Railway line to … More
It’s our heritage!
Local people and visitors are invited to explore Bath and North East Somerset’s fantastic heritage as venues across the … More
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 … More
Looking Back
Your chance to have a nosey around the recently refurbished Bath Record Office with a ‘Drop-In Day’ on Monday 11 … More
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 … More
Cabinet confirms NO car park on Meadows.
B&NES Cabinet has confirmed the decision NOT to go ahead with the proposed East of Bath car park on Bathampton … More
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 … More
Bath’s empty basin.
Seems the Laura Place fountain has developed pump problems again. The basin has been drained and the fountain out of … More
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 … More
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 … More
What future for Foxhill? A personal view.
The regeneration of the Foxhill area by the Curo Housing Association is a major development that will bring big changes … More