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A consultation for a new residents’ parking zone in the Locksbrook Road area will close on Friday 12 December at 5pm. Don’t forget to view the proposals and share your views!
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/locksbro...
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/locksbro...
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A consultation for a new residents’ parking zone in the Locksbrook Road area will close on Friday 12 December at 5pm. Don’t forget to view the proposals and share your views!
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/locksbro...
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/locksbro...
There are three Park & Ride services for Bath:
🅿️+🚌 Lansdown
🅿️+🚌 Newbridge
🅿️+🚌 Odd Down
Extra services will be running during the Christmas Market, with buses every five minutes during the weekends.
Plan your journey... 🅿️+🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🅿️+🚌 Lansdown
🅿️+🚌 Newbridge
🅿️+🚌 Odd Down
Extra services will be running during the Christmas Market, with buses every five minutes during the weekends.
Plan your journey... 🅿️+🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
There are three Park & Ride services for Bath:
🅿️+🚌 Lansdown
🅿️+🚌 Newbridge
🅿️+🚌 Odd Down
Extra services will be running during the Christmas Market, with buses every five minutes during the weekends.
Plan your journey... 🅿️+🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🅿️+🚌 Lansdown
🅿️+🚌 Newbridge
🅿️+🚌 Odd Down
Extra services will be running during the Christmas Market, with buses every five minutes during the weekends.
Plan your journey... 🅿️+🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
Children who receive benefit-related free school meals can book onto the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for the winter holidays.
we-activate.co.uk/activate-...
If you haven't received your booking code email [email protected]
#HAF2025
we-activate.co.uk/activate-...
If you haven't received your booking code email [email protected]
#HAF2025
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Children who receive benefit-related free school meals can book onto the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for the winter holidays.
we-activate.co.uk/activate-...
If you haven't received your booking code email [email protected]
#HAF2025
we-activate.co.uk/activate-...
If you haven't received your booking code email [email protected]
#HAF2025
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 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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...
Children who receive benefit-related free school meals can book onto the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for the Winter holidays.
we-activate.co.uk/activate-...
If you haven't received your booking code email [email protected]
#HAF2025
we-activate.co.uk/activate-...
If you haven't received your booking code email [email protected]
#HAF2025
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Children who receive benefit-related free school meals can book onto the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for the Winter holidays.
we-activate.co.uk/activate-...
If you haven't received your booking code email [email protected]
#HAF2025
we-activate.co.uk/activate-...
If you haven't received your booking code email [email protected]
#HAF2025
The City of Bath is a designated Smoke Control Area, which means it’s illegal to burn smoky fuels in a non-approved wood burning or multi-fuel stove.
Use our web page to find out what you can burn indoors and the effects of wood burning to health.
www.bathnes.gov.uk/indoor-f...
Use our web page to find out what you can burn indoors and the effects of wood burning to health.
www.bathnes.gov.uk/indoor-f...
November 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The City of Bath is a designated Smoke Control Area, which means it’s illegal to burn smoky fuels in a non-approved wood burning or multi-fuel stove.
Use our web page to find out what you can burn indoors and the effects of wood burning to health.
www.bathnes.gov.uk/indoor-f...
Use our web page to find out what you can burn indoors and the effects of wood burning to health.
www.bathnes.gov.uk/indoor-f...
Join our Christmas memorial service at Haycombe Cemetery & Crematorium to honour loved ones who are no longer with us at this special time of year.
📅 Sunday 14 December, 3pm, in the Hilltop Chapel
🎄Hang a message on our Christmas tree
More details: www.bathnes.gov.uk/burials-...
📅 Sunday 14 December, 3pm, in the Hilltop Chapel
🎄Hang a message on our Christmas tree
More details: www.bathnes.gov.uk/burials-...
November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join our Christmas memorial service at Haycombe Cemetery & Crematorium to honour loved ones who are no longer with us at this special time of year.
📅 Sunday 14 December, 3pm, in the Hilltop Chapel
🎄Hang a message on our Christmas tree
More details: www.bathnes.gov.uk/burials-...
📅 Sunday 14 December, 3pm, in the Hilltop Chapel
🎄Hang a message on our Christmas tree
More details: www.bathnes.gov.uk/burials-...
This week, our anti-idling team installed new signage on Royal Avenue, reminding coach drivers to switch off their engines when parked.
Every engine off = cleaner air, fuel saved and a safer B&NES 💚
Find out more: www.bathnes.gov.uk/engineoff
Every engine off = cleaner air, fuel saved and a safer B&NES 💚
Find out more: www.bathnes.gov.uk/engineoff
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This week, our anti-idling team installed new signage on Royal Avenue, reminding coach drivers to switch off their engines when parked.
Every engine off = cleaner air, fuel saved and a safer B&NES 💚
Find out more: www.bathnes.gov.uk/engineoff
Every engine off = cleaner air, fuel saved and a safer B&NES 💚
Find out more: www.bathnes.gov.uk/engineoff
Learn how to stay well this winter at our Health and Wellbeing event.
-Stop smoking
-Emotional wellbeing
-Mini health checks
-Flu and covid vaccines
-Cancer awareness
Tuesday 2 December, 10am to 2pm, Green Park Station, Bath
-Stop smoking
-Emotional wellbeing
-Mini health checks
-Flu and covid vaccines
-Cancer awareness
Tuesday 2 December, 10am to 2pm, Green Park Station, Bath
November 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Learn how to stay well this winter at our Health and Wellbeing event.
-Stop smoking
-Emotional wellbeing
-Mini health checks
-Flu and covid vaccines
-Cancer awareness
Tuesday 2 December, 10am to 2pm, Green Park Station, Bath
-Stop smoking
-Emotional wellbeing
-Mini health checks
-Flu and covid vaccines
-Cancer awareness
Tuesday 2 December, 10am to 2pm, Green Park Station, Bath
A huge thank you to residents for recycling their household waste - our 60% recycling rate has helped save 51,000 tonnes of waste – enough to pack Bath Abbey around 14 times.
👀Look out for the leaflet with the Christmas and New Year collection dates
Read more: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
👀Look out for the leaflet with the Christmas and New Year collection dates
Read more: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A huge thank you to residents for recycling their household waste - our 60% recycling rate has helped save 51,000 tonnes of waste – enough to pack Bath Abbey around 14 times.
👀Look out for the leaflet with the Christmas and New Year collection dates
Read more: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
👀Look out for the leaflet with the Christmas and New Year collection dates
Read more: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
With the festive season just around the corner, get your flu vaccine now to make sure you and your loved ones are protected in time.
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu...
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu...
November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
With the festive season just around the corner, get your flu vaccine now to make sure you and your loved ones are protected in time.
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu...
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu...
We're expecting a busy weekend in Bath for the first weekend of the Christmas Market.
Plan your journey to help avoid delays...🚶♀️ 🚴♂️🚗 🚌 🚆
🅿️ + 🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🚆 Come by train www.gwr.com/stations-and-de...
🚌 Come by bus www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-...
Plan your journey to help avoid delays...🚶♀️ 🚴♂️🚗 🚌 🚆
🅿️ + 🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🚆 Come by train www.gwr.com/stations-and-de...
🚌 Come by bus www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-...
November 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We're expecting a busy weekend in Bath for the first weekend of the Christmas Market.
Plan your journey to help avoid delays...🚶♀️ 🚴♂️🚗 🚌 🚆
🅿️ + 🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🚆 Come by train www.gwr.com/stations-and-de...
🚌 Come by bus www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-...
Plan your journey to help avoid delays...🚶♀️ 🚴♂️🚗 🚌 🚆
🅿️ + 🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🚆 Come by train www.gwr.com/stations-and-de...
🚌 Come by bus www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-...
The council has successfully prosecuted two companies for carrying out unauthorised works to a Grade I listed building in Bath.
The companies were fined a total of £190,000.
Read the story on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
The companies were fined a total of £190,000.
Read the story on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The council has successfully prosecuted two companies for carrying out unauthorised works to a Grade I listed building in Bath.
The companies were fined a total of £190,000.
Read the story on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
The companies were fined a total of £190,000.
Read the story on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
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...
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 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...
Work on an ambitious scheme to bring hundreds more homes to Bath and develop a modern recycling centre has taken a step forward following the appointment of a contractor to work on the new centre in Locksbrook Road.
Read more on our newsroom newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Read more on our newsroom newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Work on an ambitious scheme to bring hundreds more homes to Bath and develop a modern recycling centre has taken a step forward following the appointment of a contractor to work on the new centre in Locksbrook Road.
Read more on our newsroom newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Read more on our newsroom newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
B&NES homeowners are eligible for a 70% discount on an energy efficiency assessment with Retrofit West.
Take advantage of expert advice for a fraction of the cost. Don't miss out, find out more & claim your discount. www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
Take advantage of expert advice for a fraction of the cost. Don't miss out, find out more & claim your discount. www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
B&NES homeowners are eligible for a 70% discount on an energy efficiency assessment with Retrofit West.
Take advantage of expert advice for a fraction of the cost. Don't miss out, find out more & claim your discount. www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
Take advantage of expert advice for a fraction of the cost. Don't miss out, find out more & claim your discount. www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
📍Are you prepared incase there is an emergency and you have to leave your house in a rush?
Think what your pets will need:
✅ Carrier or leash
✅ 3-7 days of food
✅ Water
✅ Medicines
✅ Litter box/poo bags
For more information visit 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Think what your pets will need:
✅ Carrier or leash
✅ 3-7 days of food
✅ Water
✅ Medicines
✅ Litter box/poo bags
For more information visit 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📍Are you prepared incase there is an emergency and you have to leave your house in a rush?
Think what your pets will need:
✅ Carrier or leash
✅ 3-7 days of food
✅ Water
✅ Medicines
✅ Litter box/poo bags
For more information visit 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Think what your pets will need:
✅ Carrier or leash
✅ 3-7 days of food
✅ Water
✅ Medicines
✅ Litter box/poo bags
For more information visit 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
There are three Park & Ride services for Bath:
🅿️+🚌 Lansdown
🅿️+🚌 Newbridge
🅿️+🚌 Odd Down
Extra services will be running during the Christmas Market, with buses every five minutes during the weekends.
Plan your journey... 🅿️+🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🅿️+🚌 Lansdown
🅿️+🚌 Newbridge
🅿️+🚌 Odd Down
Extra services will be running during the Christmas Market, with buses every five minutes during the weekends.
Plan your journey... 🅿️+🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
There are three Park & Ride services for Bath:
🅿️+🚌 Lansdown
🅿️+🚌 Newbridge
🅿️+🚌 Odd Down
Extra services will be running during the Christmas Market, with buses every five minutes during the weekends.
Plan your journey... 🅿️+🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🅿️+🚌 Lansdown
🅿️+🚌 Newbridge
🅿️+🚌 Odd Down
Extra services will be running during the Christmas Market, with buses every five minutes during the weekends.
Plan your journey... 🅿️+🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
📢 Reuse Shop Festive Closure
🛍️ Last day open: Saturday 20 December
🔁 Reopen: Saturday 3 January
🚫 No donations during closure — items left outside will be disposed of.
📍 More info: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham...
Thanks for your support this festive season! 💚
🛍️ Last day open: Saturday 20 December
🔁 Reopen: Saturday 3 January
🚫 No donations during closure — items left outside will be disposed of.
📍 More info: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham...
Thanks for your support this festive season! 💚
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📢 Reuse Shop Festive Closure
🛍️ Last day open: Saturday 20 December
🔁 Reopen: Saturday 3 January
🚫 No donations during closure — items left outside will be disposed of.
📍 More info: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham...
Thanks for your support this festive season! 💚
🛍️ Last day open: Saturday 20 December
🔁 Reopen: Saturday 3 January
🚫 No donations during closure — items left outside will be disposed of.
📍 More info: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham...
Thanks for your support this festive season! 💚
Councillor Kevin Guy, Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, today welcomed news that the government will give English Mayors the power to introduce a tourism levy.
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Councillor Kevin Guy, Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, today welcomed news that the government will give English Mayors the power to introduce a tourism levy.
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
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-...
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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-...
⛔ Windsor Bridge Road is currently closed due to a police-led incident ⛔
Please plan your journey.
We will provide an update when the road has re-opened.
Please plan your journey.
We will provide an update when the road has re-opened.
November 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
⛔ Windsor Bridge Road is currently closed due to a police-led incident ⛔
Please plan your journey.
We will provide an update when the road has re-opened.
Please plan your journey.
We will provide an update when the road has re-opened.
📌 Have you thought about how to prepare for and respond if there is another pandemic in the future?
Create a community resilience plan to support the emergency services response and help protect your family, friends and neighbours.
More info 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Create a community resilience plan to support the emergency services response and help protect your family, friends and neighbours.
More info 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
📌 Have you thought about how to prepare for and respond if there is another pandemic in the future?
Create a community resilience plan to support the emergency services response and help protect your family, friends and neighbours.
More info 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Create a community resilience plan to support the emergency services response and help protect your family, friends and neighbours.
More info 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Today the global #16DaysofActivism against Gender-Based Violence campaign begins, to help build a future where women and girls can live free from violence and fear.
Last week the council hosted the first domestic abuse annual stakeholder event in Bath:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Last week the council hosted the first domestic abuse annual stakeholder event in Bath:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Today the global #16DaysofActivism against Gender-Based Violence campaign begins, to help build a future where women and girls can live free from violence and fear.
Last week the council hosted the first domestic abuse annual stakeholder event in Bath:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Last week the council hosted the first domestic abuse annual stakeholder event in Bath:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Take advantage of expert advice for a fraction of the cost. Don't miss out, find out more & claim your discount now.
www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Take advantage of expert advice for a fraction of the cost. Don't miss out, find out more & claim your discount now.
www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest