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This week council remains the region's biggest issue.
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- Major local development
Happening this week in Bath
- 5 transport stories — the busiest issue in Bath
Latest developments affecting Bath
Ordered by importance — council decisions and planning first, parliamentary and health below.
- Council· West of England Combined Authority· Bath25 Jun · 3 min read
Bath & North East Somerset secures funding to extend Park & Ride evening services
Residents and visitors in Bath & North East Somerset can benefit from improved evening travel, as the council has successfully secured funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) to continue extending Park & Ride bus services later into the evening.
Read originalWhy it mattersBudget choice that will affect local services in Bath.
- Council· Bath Echo· Bath25 Jun · 3 min read
Council planning to lift car park exit restriction in Oldfield Park
The change will reduce the distance that some motorists currently have to drive.
Read originalWhy it mattersPlanning decision affecting development in Bath.
- Council· Bath Echo· Bath23 Jun · 3 min read
Council staff could be offered apprenticeships as part of pay reforms
The council is planning to offer apprenticeships to members of staff who are being placed on a lower pay grade.
Read originalWhy it mattersPlanning decision affecting development in Bath.
- Council· Bath Echo· Bath22 Jun · 3 min read
Concern whether boaters are being moved on for rugby match days
The council is planning to start temporarily closing the river footpath when Bath Rugby is playing.
Read originalWhy it mattersPlanning decision affecting development in Bath.
- Council· Bath Echo· Bath22 Jun · 3 min read
Police won't support proposed 20mph on Lansdown Road in Bath
The council says the reduction from 30mph would be appropriate as Lansdown Road is residential.
Read originalWhy it mattersPolicing and community safety in Bath.
- Transport· West of England Combined Authority· Bath18 Jun · 3 min read
New bus services to launch across the region
New bus services will be launching in July across the West of England, connecting even more communities in the region.
Read originalWhy it mattersTransport change — how you move around Bath.
- Health· Somerset Live· Bath27 Jun · 3 min read
Bath woman given £32,000 from NHS Trust after 'unnecessary' thumb operation in bizarre mix-up
'My thumb isn't what it was, and I guess it will never be the same.'
Read originalWhy it mattersHealth service change affecting residents in Bath.
- Politics· Bath Echo· Bath24 Jun · 3 min read
Christmas Market could run for an extra week and at more sites
Last year there were more than 180 festive chalets spread across the city centre.
Read original - Politics· Bath Echo· Bath24 Jun · 3 min read
Decision on a new Lidl store for Bath could still be months way
Lidl is seeking full permission for the new store, with 81 car parking spaces, landscaping and access.
Read original - Politics· Bath Echo· Bath24 Jun · 3 min read
Oldfield Park takeaway to stay open until early hours after approval
30am on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Topics dominating discussion in Bath
The issues residents and reporters are talking about most this week.
- Council10 stories
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- Police4 stories
- Planning3 stories
- NHS1 story
- Environment1 story
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