Could ‘Roman’ Bath have a nearby rival?

  Here’s another favourite story of mine – this time from March, 2013. I am still hoping that enough interest … More

What’s the BIG idea?

The local group who say they want to kick national party politics out of the Bath’s Guildhall say they have … More

There’s something ‘BIG’ in the neighbourhood….

…… And it’s certainly likely to spook members of existing polical groups who will be doing battle – at next … More

B&NES stands to lose six councillors.

The voters of Bath and North East Somerset could be electing six fewer local councillors when they go to the … More

New bus contracts awarded

New contracts, to run many council-supported bus services in Bath and North East Somerset, have been awarded following a public … More

Should this be City Hall?

Should Bath get back its city council status and the North East Somerset part of B&NES merge with North Somerset? … More

When is bridge to be repaired?

A plea from a Bath mum for contractors to get on with repairing the stone ‘lodge’ at the London Road … More

Cycle race guaranteed bumpy finish!

There’s a certain irony in the fact that Bath is hosting the first ever Saturday night stage of The Tour … More

The ‘forgotten’ Bath bridge.

Plenty of new tree planting underway down at the newly named ‘Bath Quays’ site where a ‘re-defining’ of the river … More

Park & Ride East to go ahead.

So now we know. B&NE’s inner Cabinet have selected their chosen location for an east of Bath Park & Ride … More

Council faces biggest financial squeeze in years.

Bath and North East Somerset Council is looking to have to take some tough decisions if it is to balance … More

Have your say on Devolution deal.

Public consultation on the creation of a new West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) – including how this combined … More

Breathe New Life Into an Old Place – Make It a Heritage Action Zone

Heritage England is hoping its can help local communities harness history to encourage sustainable economic development and community life. On … More

Let your new lights shine.

Bath Abbey’s nickname of being ‘The Lantern of the West’ refers to its many giant windows and the light shining … More

Neighbourhood Plan for Walcot Street traders.

Bath gallery owner Jenny Pollitt took her local MP on a walkabout yesterday – in the company of other traders, … More

Hedgemead Park “neglected”

Parks are under pressure as local authorities everywhere look for means of saving money as central government cuts the amount … More

Now you see it and now you don’t.

My first real venture into town since the onset of shingles and time to catch up on a few city … More

Party at the Pools

in Bath, the Cleveland Pools Trust has organised a day of celebrations to mark the bicentenary of Britain’s oldest surviving … More

London Road squeeze

We’re nearing the end of the London Road upheaval but l see more problems ahead. Trees and multi-coloured pavements do … More

Nearly there in Rossiter Road!

Works on Rossiter Road in Bath are nearing completion; on Friday June 5, west-bound A36 traffic will be switched onto … More

Taking a store guided tour!

Open Day and Guided Tours at St John’s Local History Store as part of the Festival of Learning 2015 On … More

Reform, economies and putting residents first

The new Conservative leadership of Bath & North East Somerset Council has set out its priorities for the next four … More

Seeing red.

I love the Royal Mail. I  recently pointed out the difference in appearance of a Victoria Regina pillar mail box … More

Celebrate World Heritage Day in Bath

Prior Park Landscape Garden will be playing host to Bath’s World Heritage Day celebrations today – Sunday April 19th. This … More

Clean Up Bath

Do you want to clear up somewhere in your local area? Bath & North East Somerset Council is supporting Keep … More