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Happening this week in Lansdown
- 3 transport stories — the busiest issue in Lansdown
Latest developments affecting Lansdown
Ordered by importance — council decisions and planning first, parliamentary and health below.
- Council· West of England Combined Authority· Lansdown25 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 Lansdown.
- Council· Bath Echo· Lansdown25 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 Lansdown.
- Council· Bath Echo· Lansdown23 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 Lansdown.
- Council· Bath Echo· Lansdown22 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 Lansdown.
- Council· Bath Echo· Lansdown22 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 Lansdown.
- Council· West of England Combined Authority· Lansdown5 May · 3 min read
Two new School Streets set to start in Bath
Pupils will have a safer, healthier start and end to their day thanks to two new school streets being introduced by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Read originalWhy it mattersSchools and education in Lansdown.
- Transport· West of England Combined Authority· Lansdown18 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 Lansdown.
- Transport· West of England Combined Authority· Lansdown27 May · 3 min read
Bath welcomes first electric buses and first repowers in the West of England
The next phase of bus electrification in the West of England was unveiled this week with the region's first repowered vehicles from First Bus.
Read originalWhy it mattersTransport change — how you move around Lansdown.
- Politics· Bath Echo· Lansdown24 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· Lansdown24 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.
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Topics dominating discussion in Lansdown
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- Environment1 story
- Education1 story
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