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
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 … More
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 … More
Cable car idea abandoned
Bath’s cable car proposal for the south of the city has been abandoned. Bath-based housing association and housebuilder Curo has … More
New chairman for Bath World Heritage Group
A new Chairman has been appointed to the City of Bath World Heritage Steering Group. Professor Barry Gilbertson will lead … More
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 … More
Crystal gazing
Takes an exhibition like ‘Riches of the Earth: The Beauty of Minerals’ to remind me what a gem of a … More
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 … More
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