2020

B&NES Council is holding a series of webinars in which residents will be able to put their questions to the council’s leader, Councillor Dine Romero,  deputy leader, Councillor Richard Samuel, chief executive Will Godfrey and director of finance Andy Rothery. The council’s predicted income for 2021/22 is reported to fall approximately £20m short of its budget requirement.  It therefore proposes to draw £10m from reserves and make £9.2m of savings across services.  In order to deliver a … [Read more...] about B&NES Budget Webinars

B&NES Council has invited residents to join in the process of developing #OneSharedVision on how Bath and North East Somerset could recover from the Covid pandemic and address the wide-ranging impacts experienced across the community. The vision would also ensure that recovery and rebuilding helps achieve a stronger, more resilient, fairer, greener, and by 2030, net zero place. A series of ‘stories’ have been developed about how people could work together to achieve a stronger, low carbon … [Read more...] about A new vision for B&NES

The West of England Combined Authority is asking people living and working in the region for their views to help shape the Spatial Development Strategy, a plan to make sure homes, employment spaces and vital transport links are planned in the right places over the next 20 years. As the region’s population grows and as people live longer, the amount and type of housing that is needed across the West of England is changing. Covid 19 has also altered the way many people are working, travelling and … [Read more...] about WECA wants your views on planning future development

Newmans Lane and High Street will both be subject to parking and travel restrictions on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th of October. Newmans Lane will be resurfaced and potholes in the High Street will be repaired. … [Read more...] about Road repairs

Rectory Lane is expected to be closed for two or three days from Monday, October 19th. This is required for the installation of a new supply by Bristol Water. The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works.   … [Read more...] about Closure of Rectory Lane

The HENRY programme is a free eight-week course for parents and carers of children aged nought to five years old. The programme is designed to help little ones get off to a great start. Each week there is a one- hour online live session plus a couple of videos to watch before each session. There is also a free toolkit with lots of resources. The course covers the five themes across eight weeks: — Feeling more confident as a parent — Physical activities for the little ones — What … [Read more...] about Wellbeing College offers help with young children

B&NES Council has launched a liveable neighbourhoods consultation. Liveable neighbourhoods are an important part of the Council’s plan to tackle the climate and ecological emergency and to improve health and wellbeing across the area. They will improve air quality and health, encourage more walking and cycling and reduce vehicles in residential areas. The Council now wants residents views on three strategies which would form the basis for liveable neighbourhoods. The online consultation, … [Read more...] about A chance to express your view

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