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Join a FREE Wild life walk exploring Grosvenor Bridge to Batheaston with Lucy Starling, spot wildlife & stunning views of Bathampton Meadows.
📅 11 Feb 10:30 to12:30
👥 Spaces limited (15)
🔍 Bring binoculars
🐾 No dogs
Book: bit.ly/BRLWildlifeWalk
📅 11 Feb 10:30 to12:30
👥 Spaces limited (15)
🔍 Bring binoculars
🐾 No dogs
Book: bit.ly/BRLWildlifeWalk
January 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Join a FREE Wild life walk exploring Grosvenor Bridge to Batheaston with Lucy Starling, spot wildlife & stunning views of Bathampton Meadows.
📅 11 Feb 10:30 to12:30
👥 Spaces limited (15)
🔍 Bring binoculars
🐾 No dogs
Book: bit.ly/BRLWildlifeWalk
📅 11 Feb 10:30 to12:30
👥 Spaces limited (15)
🔍 Bring binoculars
🐾 No dogs
Book: bit.ly/BRLWildlifeWalk
Councillors are being asked to agree a public consultation on changes to parking charges, based on vehicle-size, for residents’ parking permits in Bath and North East Somerset. Find out more here newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
January 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Councillors are being asked to agree a public consultation on changes to parking charges, based on vehicle-size, for residents’ parking permits in Bath and North East Somerset. Find out more here newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Find out what's been happening across the district this week.
mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Find out what's been happening across the district this week.
mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect...
Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/eco...
mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect...
Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/eco...
A weather warning for rain is in place between 9am - 10pm, Thursday 15 Jan.
For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
January 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A weather warning for rain is in place between 9am - 10pm, Thursday 15 Jan.
For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Abbey Green and Great Pulteney Street took a starring role providing beautiful backdrops for the new Agatha Christie - Seven Dials adaptation premiering on Netflix Thursday 15 January.
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Photo credit Justin Downing/Netflix Copyright © 2024 Netflix, Inc
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Photo credit Justin Downing/Netflix Copyright © 2024 Netflix, Inc
January 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Abbey Green and Great Pulteney Street took a starring role providing beautiful backdrops for the new Agatha Christie - Seven Dials adaptation premiering on Netflix Thursday 15 January.
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Photo credit Justin Downing/Netflix Copyright © 2024 Netflix, Inc
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Photo credit Justin Downing/Netflix Copyright © 2024 Netflix, Inc
🌲Christmas Tree Collections – Book Now♻️
Garden waste collections will restart from Monday 19 January, and that includes a chance to collect your Christmas tree.
If you'd like your tree collected, don’t forget to book a collection www.bathnes.gov.uk/gardenwaste
Garden waste collections will restart from Monday 19 January, and that includes a chance to collect your Christmas tree.
If you'd like your tree collected, don’t forget to book a collection www.bathnes.gov.uk/gardenwaste
January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🌲Christmas Tree Collections – Book Now♻️
Garden waste collections will restart from Monday 19 January, and that includes a chance to collect your Christmas tree.
If you'd like your tree collected, don’t forget to book a collection www.bathnes.gov.uk/gardenwaste
Garden waste collections will restart from Monday 19 January, and that includes a chance to collect your Christmas tree.
If you'd like your tree collected, don’t forget to book a collection www.bathnes.gov.uk/gardenwaste
👀 Have you spotted them yet?
New Bath River Line wayfinding signs are now appearing along the river path.
Coming soon in the New Year there will be 11 interpretation boards sharing stories of Bath’s history, ecology & water.
New Bath River Line wayfinding signs are now appearing along the river path.
Coming soon in the New Year there will be 11 interpretation boards sharing stories of Bath’s history, ecology & water.
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
👀 Have you spotted them yet?
New Bath River Line wayfinding signs are now appearing along the river path.
Coming soon in the New Year there will be 11 interpretation boards sharing stories of Bath’s history, ecology & water.
New Bath River Line wayfinding signs are now appearing along the river path.
Coming soon in the New Year there will be 11 interpretation boards sharing stories of Bath’s history, ecology & water.
Find out what's been happening across the district this week: mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect...
Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: https://
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/eco...
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newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/eco...
January 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Find out what's been happening across the district this week: mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect...
Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: https://
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/eco...
Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: https://
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/eco...
🎄New Year Collection Reminder
📅 Collection dates may still differ — check your updated calendar & download a copy 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/waste/collectionday
Let’s keep the clean-up smooth & sustainable💚
📅 Collection dates may still differ — check your updated calendar & download a copy 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/waste/collectionday
Let’s keep the clean-up smooth & sustainable💚
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🎄New Year Collection Reminder
📅 Collection dates may still differ — check your updated calendar & download a copy 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/waste/collectionday
Let’s keep the clean-up smooth & sustainable💚
📅 Collection dates may still differ — check your updated calendar & download a copy 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/waste/collectionday
Let’s keep the clean-up smooth & sustainable💚
A range of services have been given the thumbs up from residents as part of a national satisfaction survey.
🥇Easy to get in touch and report a problem
🥈Park & Ride
🥉Speedy responses
To see our results and find out more about the survey, visit our Newsroom 👇
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
🥇Easy to get in touch and report a problem
🥈Park & Ride
🥉Speedy responses
To see our results and find out more about the survey, visit our Newsroom 👇
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A range of services have been given the thumbs up from residents as part of a national satisfaction survey.
🥇Easy to get in touch and report a problem
🥈Park & Ride
🥉Speedy responses
To see our results and find out more about the survey, visit our Newsroom 👇
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
🥇Easy to get in touch and report a problem
🥈Park & Ride
🥉Speedy responses
To see our results and find out more about the survey, visit our Newsroom 👇
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
A weather warning for snow is in place from 6pm Thursday until 12pm Friday.
For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
January 7, 2026 at 11:45 AM
A weather warning for snow is in place from 6pm Thursday until 12pm Friday.
For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
We repaired 622 potholes across Bath & North East Somerset in November, that's 6,796 ion 2025.
You can report an issue with a highway directly to us through our website:
www.bathnes.gov.uk/report-it 🔗
You can report an issue with a highway directly to us through our website:
www.bathnes.gov.uk/report-it 🔗
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We repaired 622 potholes across Bath & North East Somerset in November, that's 6,796 ion 2025.
You can report an issue with a highway directly to us through our website:
www.bathnes.gov.uk/report-it 🔗
You can report an issue with a highway directly to us through our website:
www.bathnes.gov.uk/report-it 🔗
We are looking for a volunteer who is passionate about the environment to chair the Somer Valley Rediscovered Partnership and help develop its work to improve local green spaces and rivers and streams.
Read more and find out how to apply on our newsroom: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Read more and find out how to apply on our newsroom: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
January 6, 2026 at 10:19 AM
We are looking for a volunteer who is passionate about the environment to chair the Somer Valley Rediscovered Partnership and help develop its work to improve local green spaces and rivers and streams.
Read more and find out how to apply on our newsroom: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Read more and find out how to apply on our newsroom: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Wellbeing Buggy Walks – Winter Series. Gentle weekly walks for parents & caregivers with little ones (0–4 yrs) in Radstock.
🗓 Mondays Jan 12 to Feb 9 | ⏰ 09:30 to 11:00
🌳 Nature, snacks, play & connection
📝 Sign up: forms.office.com/e/eFWeuLXhkC
#BuggyWalks #Wellbeing #Radstock
🗓 Mondays Jan 12 to Feb 9 | ⏰ 09:30 to 11:00
🌳 Nature, snacks, play & connection
📝 Sign up: forms.office.com/e/eFWeuLXhkC
#BuggyWalks #Wellbeing #Radstock
December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Wellbeing Buggy Walks – Winter Series. Gentle weekly walks for parents & caregivers with little ones (0–4 yrs) in Radstock.
🗓 Mondays Jan 12 to Feb 9 | ⏰ 09:30 to 11:00
🌳 Nature, snacks, play & connection
📝 Sign up: forms.office.com/e/eFWeuLXhkC
#BuggyWalks #Wellbeing #Radstock
🗓 Mondays Jan 12 to Feb 9 | ⏰ 09:30 to 11:00
🌳 Nature, snacks, play & connection
📝 Sign up: forms.office.com/e/eFWeuLXhkC
#BuggyWalks #Wellbeing #Radstock
Free specialist support from your local stop smoking service is proven to give you the best chance of quitting.
You can access a free vape starter kit and nicotine replacement therapies.
Text QUIT to 60777
You can access a free vape starter kit and nicotine replacement therapies.
Text QUIT to 60777
December 31, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Free specialist support from your local stop smoking service is proven to give you the best chance of quitting.
You can access a free vape starter kit and nicotine replacement therapies.
Text QUIT to 60777
You can access a free vape starter kit and nicotine replacement therapies.
Text QUIT to 60777
🎉 New Year’s Eve Opening Hours 🎉
Our recycling centres will close at 3:15 PM on New Year’s Eve, which is one hour earlier than usual. Please plan your visit ahead of time.
Thank you for your cooperation, and Happy New Year! 🥳✨
Our recycling centres will close at 3:15 PM on New Year’s Eve, which is one hour earlier than usual. Please plan your visit ahead of time.
Thank you for your cooperation, and Happy New Year! 🥳✨
December 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🎉 New Year’s Eve Opening Hours 🎉
Our recycling centres will close at 3:15 PM on New Year’s Eve, which is one hour earlier than usual. Please plan your visit ahead of time.
Thank you for your cooperation, and Happy New Year! 🥳✨
Our recycling centres will close at 3:15 PM on New Year’s Eve, which is one hour earlier than usual. Please plan your visit ahead of time.
Thank you for your cooperation, and Happy New Year! 🥳✨
Take a look at some of the work we've been doing to improve pedestrian safety in Timsbury 👍
A significant investment will see up to 20 improvement schemes like these introduced.
🗓️ Next we'll be working in The Avenue, Timsbury between 5 - 16 Jan.
More details 👇
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
A significant investment will see up to 20 improvement schemes like these introduced.
🗓️ Next we'll be working in The Avenue, Timsbury between 5 - 16 Jan.
More details 👇
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Take a look at some of the work we've been doing to improve pedestrian safety in Timsbury 👍
A significant investment will see up to 20 improvement schemes like these introduced.
🗓️ Next we'll be working in The Avenue, Timsbury between 5 - 16 Jan.
More details 👇
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
A significant investment will see up to 20 improvement schemes like these introduced.
🗓️ Next we'll be working in The Avenue, Timsbury between 5 - 16 Jan.
More details 👇
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Need a trustworthy trader to fix your car, insulate your loft or carry out home maintenance?
Search Buy with Confidence, a database of local businesses approved by our Trading Standards team.
Put in your postcode and select the business you need www.buywithconfidence.gov.u...
Search Buy with Confidence, a database of local businesses approved by our Trading Standards team.
Put in your postcode and select the business you need www.buywithconfidence.gov.u...
December 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Need a trustworthy trader to fix your car, insulate your loft or carry out home maintenance?
Search Buy with Confidence, a database of local businesses approved by our Trading Standards team.
Put in your postcode and select the business you need www.buywithconfidence.gov.u...
Search Buy with Confidence, a database of local businesses approved by our Trading Standards team.
Put in your postcode and select the business you need www.buywithconfidence.gov.u...
🌲 Live in BA1–BA3, BA15, BS31, BS39 or BS40?
Dorothy House will collect your Christmas tree for a donation 💜
📅 Register: www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/get...
🎄 Leave your tree clearly visible outside
Dorothy House will collect your Christmas tree for a donation 💜
📅 Register: www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/get...
🎄 Leave your tree clearly visible outside
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🌲 Live in BA1–BA3, BA15, BS31, BS39 or BS40?
Dorothy House will collect your Christmas tree for a donation 💜
📅 Register: www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/get...
🎄 Leave your tree clearly visible outside
Dorothy House will collect your Christmas tree for a donation 💜
📅 Register: www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/get...
🎄 Leave your tree clearly visible outside
Thinking of stopping smoking this New Year?
Help is available…
Search ‘Smoke Free’ in your app store to download the Smoke Free app.
Help is available…
Search ‘Smoke Free’ in your app store to download the Smoke Free app.
December 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Thinking of stopping smoking this New Year?
Help is available…
Search ‘Smoke Free’ in your app store to download the Smoke Free app.
Help is available…
Search ‘Smoke Free’ in your app store to download the Smoke Free app.
Want to reduce your bills, insulate your home or add energy efficiency measures?
You can get free advice from trained energy experts at the CSE pop-up.
Outside Bath Central Library, upstairs in the Podium, first Thursday of the month 11am to 2pm.
www.cse.org.uk/my-home/how-...
You can get free advice from trained energy experts at the CSE pop-up.
Outside Bath Central Library, upstairs in the Podium, first Thursday of the month 11am to 2pm.
www.cse.org.uk/my-home/how-...
December 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Want to reduce your bills, insulate your home or add energy efficiency measures?
You can get free advice from trained energy experts at the CSE pop-up.
Outside Bath Central Library, upstairs in the Podium, first Thursday of the month 11am to 2pm.
www.cse.org.uk/my-home/how-...
You can get free advice from trained energy experts at the CSE pop-up.
Outside Bath Central Library, upstairs in the Podium, first Thursday of the month 11am to 2pm.
www.cse.org.uk/my-home/how-...
🚫 Recycling Centre Closures 🎄
Closed: Christmas Day & Boxing Day, plan ahead for festive drop-offs.
📍Check locations & times www.bathnes.gov.uk/find-rec...
Closed: Christmas Day & Boxing Day, plan ahead for festive drop-offs.
📍Check locations & times www.bathnes.gov.uk/find-rec...
December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🚫 Recycling Centre Closures 🎄
Closed: Christmas Day & Boxing Day, plan ahead for festive drop-offs.
📍Check locations & times www.bathnes.gov.uk/find-rec...
Closed: Christmas Day & Boxing Day, plan ahead for festive drop-offs.
📍Check locations & times www.bathnes.gov.uk/find-rec...
Having visitors this festive season?
Ask them to check their vehicle before entering Bath’s Clean Air Zone & pay within 6 days at www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones.
Private cars & motorbikes are not charged, but some vans & motorhomes are.
Ask them to check their vehicle before entering Bath’s Clean Air Zone & pay within 6 days at www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones.
Private cars & motorbikes are not charged, but some vans & motorhomes are.
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Having visitors this festive season?
Ask them to check their vehicle before entering Bath’s Clean Air Zone & pay within 6 days at www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones.
Private cars & motorbikes are not charged, but some vans & motorhomes are.
Ask them to check their vehicle before entering Bath’s Clean Air Zone & pay within 6 days at www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones.
Private cars & motorbikes are not charged, but some vans & motorhomes are.
🛍️ Reuse Shop Festive Closure
📅 Last day open: Sat 20 Dec
🔁 Reopens: Sat 3 Jan
🚫 During the closure, donations cannot be accepted.
📍 Info: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham...
📅 Last day open: Sat 20 Dec
🔁 Reopens: Sat 3 Jan
🚫 During the closure, donations cannot be accepted.
📍 Info: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham...
December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🛍️ Reuse Shop Festive Closure
📅 Last day open: Sat 20 Dec
🔁 Reopens: Sat 3 Jan
🚫 During the closure, donations cannot be accepted.
📍 Info: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham...
📅 Last day open: Sat 20 Dec
🔁 Reopens: Sat 3 Jan
🚫 During the closure, donations cannot be accepted.
📍 Info: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham...
Councillors are being asked to decide on whether to make an experimental traffic restriction in central Bath permanent.
More information on our Newsroom: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
More information on our Newsroom: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
December 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Councillors are being asked to decide on whether to make an experimental traffic restriction in central Bath permanent.
More information on our Newsroom: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
More information on our Newsroom: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...