Important information for people planning to take part in this coming weekend’s Great British Clean Up. B&NES have issued the following statement: COLD WEATHER UPDATE: Please note, that with the severe weather forecast for this […]
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Month: February 2018
How much to fly the flag?
Despite the fact it looks as if the Union flag on top the Guildhall has been the victim of council cuts – it has not actually been cut in half. The tip of the flag […]
CURO stop new house scheme for Foxhill Estate.
Curo has decided to stop its comprehensive redevelopment of the Foxhill Housing Estate and will not now be going in for major demolition and rebuilding. The news – that Curo would be exploring refurbishment instead – […]
It’s electrifying!
Never mind the ‘Beast from the East’ we had our own ‘monster’ to help chill us in Bath earlier this week.. On the 200th anniversary of its publication, we had gathered in Abbey Church Yard […]
Weather takes its toll
Work to repair the historic Cleveland Bridge Toll House has been rescheduled due to cold weather affecting specialist building materials. The two-weeks of repair works were due to start on March 5, however, contractors say […]
How tree rings help solve a Tudor mystery
The most powerful image we have today of Henry the Eighth is thanks to a portrait the Monarch commissioned from a German painter called Hans Holbein the Younger. It originally featured in a […]
Spring clean for Bath
Community groups in Bath are joining forces with others across the country over the weekend of 2nd to 4th March to make our country a nicer place to live, by taking part in the annual […]
Stepping down in safety.
Congratulations to Gay Street resident Cindy Beadman who has been hustling the Council (B&NES) for some time to get a handrail put beside the steep steps that go from Gravel Walk down to the Pavillion Cafe in […]
Larkhall first to call meeting after ‘Bath Briefing’ urges citizen-led action.
Transition Larkhall are the first city pressure group to announce an open meeting following the ‘Bath Briefing’ arranged by the city’s MP Wera Hobhouse last week. Representatives from many local organisations and transport facilitators came […]
The ultimate council cut?
Nothing says budget cuts more vividly than half a Union flag fluttering above the Guildhall in Bath today. Despite extensive Council savings – reduced government grants and increased care costs are putting 5% on our […]
