Putting the soul into Southgate. That’s how the manager of Southgate Shopping Centre, Guy Henderson, described today’s official unveiling of an historical plaque – alongside the Urban Outfitter’s store near the middle of his retail […]
Tag: retail
We care too – says Council leader.
More affordable housing and cleaner streets – just two of the pledges made to Bath Newseum today when l got to meet – and chat to – the leader of the Lib Dem administration which […]
Not another one….
Bath Newseum follower, David Kernek writes: “One of the latest seriously sad town centre closures is that of the back street snack bar on the edge of Southgate and just off Manvers Street. I’ve been […]
This cover-up’s a good one.
A little email ‘tip-off’ from Sydney Gardens Community Ranger, Sue Palmer, sent me scuttling off to visit another public garden space in Bath. Sue wrote: ‘Just thought to let you know (in case you haven’t […]
Trying something different.
Traders on the High Street are having a tough time – as we know. Elsewhere on Bath Newseum is a Bath BID story about some of its members are getting involved in a new ‘special […]
Market forces
Well, this year’s Christmas Market is getting underway in Bath and with an extension – for the first time – into Milsom Street. There’s no denying this annual festive event is a big financial draw […]
High Street regeneration project.
A pilot project to explore the potential for community-led regeneration of the High Street is going to be undertaken in the B&NES area. It’s part of a decision by the West of England Combined Authority […]
Empty shop offered to community.
An empty shop unit is being offered to the community in Bath’s Twerton district for organisations and groups to use for services and outreach. The unit on the High Street is being made available by […]
Understanding retail
Problems at House of Fraser has put the High Street under the spotlight again and – while the company has NOT announced the closure of its Bath store – it seems the local authority IS keen […]
Just a minute
Council minutes often make interesting reading. Fascinating to consider how much B&NES benefits from its property ‘assets’ – which apparently total 1200 in number. It’s commercial estate generates 15 million pounds a year and you […]
