Following recent guidance from the Government, First Bus has made an announcement on changes to keep services running and provide reassurance for essential travel and key workers: First Bus has responded to Government advice to enable social distancing on public transport and through this week we’re implementing additional steps to ensure a safer journey for everyone: Our buses we will be operating at a reduced capacity with around 1 in 4 seats being available. The revised capacity will … [Read more...] about First Bus travel arrangements from Monday, May 21st 2020
First Bus announces new rules for bus travel
Social distancing measures will be introduced on First Bus buses from Monday, May 21st to ensure the safety of staff and customers and in line with Government guidelines Reduced capacity will effectively mean buses will only be able to carry 1 in 4 passengers compared to the usual capacity on each bus First Bus is asking those essential travellers who must use buses to check their journey details in advance, avoid busier periods and allow extra time for their journey as they may need to … [Read more...] about First Bus announces new rules for bus travel
Garden waste collections resume
B&NES Council is restarting fortnightly garden waste collections on Monday, April 27th after the service was temporarily paused due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Residents will receive extra green waste collections before they are asked to renew, to make up for missed collections. Existing garden waste stickers will now be valid until July 18th 2020 to make up for the missed collections. Residents are asked not to overload their garden waste bin to ensure the recycling team can run the … [Read more...] about Garden waste collections resume
Football 8.02.2020: Timsbury Athletic 4 Wells City Reserves 2
Timsbury Athletic strengthened their position at the top of the Uhlsport Somerset County League Division 1 with a 4-2 home win against Wells City Reserves but they needed all of their battling qualities to come out on top against a side who pressed for long periods. Special guest for the day was the intrepid walker SpeedoMick who called into Timsbury on his charity trek from John O’Groats to Lands End and boosted his kitty with the takings from the match and a bucket in the … [Read more...] about Football 8.02.2020: Timsbury Athletic 4 Wells City Reserves 2
B&NES Council publishes budget plan
New investment in key priority areas including tackling the climate emergency and delivering more affordable housing, will be considered by Bath & North East Somerset Council’s cabinet as part of its budget-setting process. The council’s proposed spending plans and new Corporate Strategy will go before cabinet on Thursday 13 February. Once finalised by cabinet, they will be presented to full council on Tuesday 25 February. Details here. … [Read more...] about B&NES Council publishes budget plan
Rural Transport Consultation
The West of England Combined Authority has published its long-awaited Bus Strategy Consultation Document. The travelling public is invited to read the document and to respond before March 15th. The document is strong on aspirations but weak on ways to fund and achieve them. The strategy document and consultation papers can be found via https://travelwest.info/projects/transport-consultations Key elements of the section on rural services: Some rationalisation of services to provide more … [Read more...] about Rural Transport Consultation
New Conygre Hall website
Potential hirers seeking details for rooms available at the Conygre Hall can now find them on an updated website www.conygre-hall-timsbury.co.uk. The site provides details of rooms available with seating capacities and dimensions, charges for room hire and a calendar with details of current bookings. There is also a brief history of the Conygre Trust and contact details for the Booking Officer. … [Read more...] about New Conygre Hall website
Football 1.02.20: Timsbury Athletic 5 Somerton Town 0
Uhlsport Somerset County League Division 1 leaders Timsbury Athletic bounced back to form in emphatic style with a 5-0 home win over Somerton Town. Captain Ellis Hancock led the way with a hat-trick with striker Rhys Cook grabbing a brace. The game in fact started badly for Cook who had an early chance saved by Somerton keeper Brian Hardy and then missed a fifth-minute penalty scuffing his effort wide of the post after Chris Midgeley had been brought down. Hancock had a shot blocked on … [Read more...] about Football 1.02.20: Timsbury Athletic 5 Somerton Town 0
Advice on saving energy and cutting costs
The Energy at Home Advice Service, run on behalf of B&NES Council by the Centre for Sustainable Energy, is holding drop-in sessions to give residents a better understanding of how to save energy through heating and insulation improvements as well as information on smart meters and lowering their fuel bills by switching energy suppliers. The events in Keynsham, Midsomer Norton and Bath will give people information on how to improve energy efficiency and how to keep homes warmer and more … [Read more...] about Advice on saving energy and cutting costs
Bath Clean Air Zone approved
B&NES Council will introduce a Clean Air Zone on Wednesday, November 4th 2020. The CAZ will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and will see charges of £100 per day for higher emission buses, coaches and HGVs; and £9 per day for higher emission taxis, private hire vehicles, minibuses, LGVs and vans (including private vans, campervans and pick-ups) to drive in the zone. Charges will only apply to pre-euro 6 diesel vehicles (five years or older) and pre euro 4 petrol … [Read more...] about Bath Clean Air Zone approved