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A dim view of Bath’s Guildhall.

Some of you may have seen coverage in last week’s Bath Chronicle of a walk-about l did, with journalist Nancy … More

B&NES, Bath, Bath Abbey, Bath Chronicle, BBC, Christine Keeler, civic pride, Emery Brothers, Guildhall, litter, refuse, rubbish

Conversations with a cushion.

I won’t forget my first ever visit to an annual general meeting of Bath and North East Somerset Council. I … More

B&NES, Bath, Bath Extinction Group, climate, climate emergency, Cllr Paul Crossley, Guildhall, Lib Dems, politics

Not good enough Bath.

This is a picture – l am afraid – that says it all about Bath at the moment. It cannot … More

architecture, Bath, Bath BID, Georgian, Guildhall, High Street, Ironart, Parade Gardens, Roman, shops High STreet, The Corridor, tourism, traders, World Heritage

More CAZ sweeteners and a solo protest

A one-year free park and ride scheme aimed at low-income households, families with children and regular commuters is one idea … More

B&NES, Bath, clean air zone, Cllr Lin Patterson, Green Party, Guildhall

Town Hall of Bath?

Time for Bath’s Guildhall to be renamed. What’s wrong with plain old Town Hall? After all, the historical name is … More

B&NES, bike stands, cyclists, Guildhall, Town Hall

Let’s build it lower – new stadium plans on view.

Bath Rugby Club is back with a new public consultation regarding its multi-million pound re-development plans for the stadium – … More

B&NES, Bath, Bath Rugby Club, Guildhall, River, rugby, stadium

Good news for Larkhall cyclists.

Well the bike stands might be disappearing from outside the Guildhall but better news this morning for Larkhall in Bath. … More

B&NES, bikes, cyclists, Guildhall, Larkhall, racks

Spot the difference?

Not sure if those clever people inside Bath’s Guildhall are playing a game of ‘spot the difference’ with their citizens, … More

Bath, bike racks, Canal and River Trust, Guildhall, litter, River Avon, Riverside, saw close

Stubbed.

Back in July B&NES made a big ‘drum-banging’ announcement that the first person had been issued with a £150 fine … More

B&NES, Bath, fines, fly tipping, Grosvenor Bridge, Guildhall, litter

Free tickets released for TEDxBath live stream

A live stream to Bath Guildhall will allow more people to participate in the inaugural TEDxBath and ‘Light up the … More

Bath, free, Guildhall, TEDx, TEDxBath

Welcome, Mr Mayor!

It’s an odd little ceremony which took place in the city’s Abbey on Saturday morning. A 500-year-old building which was … More

aqua sulis, B&NES, Bath, Bath Abbey, Bladud, Cllr Patrick Anketell-Jones, flag, Guildhall, mace, mayor making, Mayor of Bath, Roman, sword, Wera Hobhouse

Raise a flag​ for Bath

Back in the 18th century, when Thomas Baldwin built the Guildhall, Bath was very much a city in its own … More

Bath, Bath Abbey, Bladud, Cllr Ian Gilchrist, coat of arms, flag, Guildhall, Mayor of Bath, Minutemen Press, Thomas Baldwin

Come talk about clean air.

  The first set of events for people wanting to find out more about plans for a Clean Air Zone … More

B&NES, Bath, Bob Goodman, cars, clean air, clean air zone, Guildhall, pollution

Go fix your flags!

The red, white and blue of our Union flag was imprinted upon my brain at an early age. I was … More

B&NES, Bath, Bath Abbey, Coronation, EU, Europe, flags, Guildhall, referendum, Somerset

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 … More

Bath, flag, Guildhall, Union flag

The ultimate council cut?

Nothing says budget cuts more vividly than half a Union flag fluttering above the Guildhall in Bath today. Despite extensive … More

B&NES, Bath, Guildhall

Is it time to sell the ‘family jewels?’

A congestion charge and a tourist tax on hotel beds are just two suggestions l would like to put into … More

B&NES, Bath, Congestion Charge, Guildhall, tourist tax

Busy day talking about Bath.

A busy day at the Bath City C conference yesterday. It was the sixth annual meeting held at the Guildhall … More

Bath, Bath City Conference, Guildhall

Make room for bikes.

Twenty past nine this morning and – what cycle docking ports that remain available on the High Street – were … More

B&NES, Bath, cycle racks, cycles, Guildhall

Looking Back

Your chance to have a nosey around the recently refurbished Bath Record Office with a ‘Drop-In Day’ on Monday 11 … More

Bath, Bath Record Office, Guildhall, local history

Novel idea

How about a selfie with Jane Austen?  That’s on offer in the reception area of Bath Guildhall where a bust … More

Bath, Guildhall, Jane Austen

Just for the record

B&NES has combined its local studies and archives collections in a single location at  Bath Record Office in the city’s … More

Bath, Bath Record Office, Colin Johnston, Guildhall

Sunshine, water & cycles!

We’ll get to the water in a moment, but first let’s talk bikes. What is it with the cycle hoops … More

Bath, Bath Quays, bicycles, bikes, cycles, fountains, Guildhall, River Avon, water

Mystery of the disappearing bike stands

What is it with the disappearing bike stands outside the Guildhall in Bath? Months ago l noticed one ‘hoop’ was … More

Bath, bike stands, cycling, Guildhall

Saw Close squeeze on traffic.

As part of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s plans to remove obstacles for walking and cycling and reduce the … More

Bath, Bath & North East Somerset Council, Guildhall, saw close

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