Dr Bruce Laurence, Director of Public Health at Bath & North East Somerset Council, yesterday called for people in the Somer Valley to “up their game” in responding to a worrying increase in Covid-19 cases in the area. Following the increase in confirmed cases, Public Health England, Bath & North East Somerset Council and Somerset County Council are working together to manage the situation. The Somer Valley area falls mainly in Bath and North East Somerset but also crosses the border … [Read more...] about Update on Coronavirus cases in the Somer Valley
More buses from August 3rd
First Bus has issued new timetables starting on 3rd August offering additional services between Timsbury and Bristol and Bath. The 178 will restart Saturday service with buses every two hours. In addition there will be a new service using early morning and late evening buses on the 171 and 172 routes. The Monday to Friday the 171 morning services will leave Farmborough at 5.13; 5.33; 6.03; 6.13; 6.33; 6.43; and 7.03 and travel via Timsbury, High Littleton, Paulton and Radstock arriving an … [Read more...] about More buses from August 3rd
Bookings available for Brislington Park and Ride buses
From 6pm on July 28th journeys on the Brislington Park and Ride buses can be booked up to one week in advance. All journeys will be bookable on this service.There is no charge for booking and passengers have the choice to use an existing ticket (mTicket, paper, Travelwest Travelcard or Concessionary Pass) or to buy one when booking. Bookings can be made via www.bookmybusride.com Book-my bus-ride is an innovation from First Bus, in partnership with WECA. … [Read more...] about Bookings available for Brislington Park and Ride buses
Travel information from WECA
The West of England Combined Authority is supporting the region’s recovery as shops begin to open by helping those who cannot work from home to return to work safely. From Monday 15 June passengers must wear a face covering on public transport. Posters will be displayed in bus shelters advising passengers how to keep our buses safe. We're working with transport operators to increase services and introduce social distancing measures. We’re calling on businesses to encourage cycling and … [Read more...] about Travel information from WECA
A message from First Bus
Following recent guidance from the Government I want to update you on what we’re doing at First to keep you travelling safe. From the 31st May we are running far more buses to provide more seats for keyworkers and essential journeys. Full details and timetables are available on our website – please bear with us, it might take a few days to update all of the next bus and journey planner information. Let's look after each other Even though we’re running more buses, we’ve got a reduced capacity … [Read more...] about A message from First Bus
Bloomfield Road closure from June 8th
The length of Timsbury Road / Bloomfield Road, from a point 60m south of Hillside Farm to the junction with North Road, will be closed for carriageway reconstruction and resurfacing works from Monday, June 8th. See the map here for the extent of the works. The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position (expected to be between 7.00am and 7.00pm) and the work may not last for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. This … [Read more...] about Bloomfield Road closure from June 8th
Online Wellbeing courses
The Wellbeing College is jointly funded by the council and CCG (Clinical Commissioning Group) and committed to improving the wellbeing, health and happiness of everyone living in the district. Many free courses are on offer to help residents live as well as possible and manage their own physical and mental health The College is currently offering free, online, interactive courses to help get you through this difficult time. Find out more. … [Read more...] about Online Wellbeing courses
First Bus travel arrangements from Monday, May 21st 2020
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