Bath & NES Green Group

Every Pair Tells a Story” – Families Lay Children’s Shoes Outside Bath’s Guildhall to Highlight SEND Crisis On Monday 3rd November 2025, families gathered outside the Bath and North East Somerset Council Offices to take part in a peaceful national action called Every Pair Tells a Story. Pairs of children…

Pairs of children’s shoes were laid out to represent children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who have been failed and not been given the right support to thrive.
#everypairtellsastory #SEND

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Questions from Green Group Cllrs and Members at B&NES May Cabinet 2025 1. Question for Cabinet Member for Highways Following the Council’s decision to cancel E3418 relating to the London Road and Snow Hill Liveable Neighbourhood, what was the cost to the Council inclu…

The @banesgreens.bsky.social tends to ask questions at every Bath and North East Somerset Council cabinet meeting.

A lot of these are on transport, take a look:
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WHY WE MUST OPPOSE LIDL’S SECOND STORE AND STOP DEVELOPMENT CREEP IN LAMBRIDGE Once again, Lidl has submitted a planning application (ref: 25/01403/FUL) for a second superstore on the London Road, on the eastern edge of Bath. The proposal includes just 61 car parking spaces, …

🚨 New blog post! 🚨 Green Cllrs share important updates and insights in a letter to the Chronicle.

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#LocalNews #Community #BanesGreenParty

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🚨 Spotted issues with buses, planning, or public toilets in Bath & North East Somerset? BANES website shows zero complaints—but we know problems exist! If you’ve experienced issues, please complain and make your voice heard 👉 www.bathnes.gov.uk/view-custome...

#BANES #PublicServices

📰 Did you catch us in last week's Bath Chronicle?

We're proud to protect our environment and communities — especially from planning proposals and developers who often overlook the long-term impacts.💚

#BathChronicle #Lambridge #PlanningMatters #ProtectWhatMatters #CommunityFirst #SustainableBath

🚫 Lidl apply again for a superstore on London Rd, Bath (Planning Ref: 25/01403/FUL) — right at the gateway to a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We’re objecting due to traffic, flooding, local impact & more.

📝 We’re calling it to Committee. Residents — stay tuned.

#Bath #Lambridge #StopLidl #GreenBath

🚨 Have your say on climate & nature in Bath & NE Somerset — and make sure transport gets the attention it deserves.

🗳️ Take the survey: www.bathnes.gov.uk/bath-north-e...

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#ClimateAction #BathNES

🚨 Have your say on climate & nature in Bath & NE Somerset — and make sure transport gets the attention it deserves.

The Council’s survey missed it at first (😳), but after pressure, it’s now top of the list.

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#ClimateAction #BathNES

Lidl Submits New Application for London Road Site — Community Renews Objections Local residents and community groups have voiced renewed opposition to Lidl’s latest planning application for a supermarket on London Road. The proposal, submitted under reference 25/01403/FUL, mar…

🚨 Local pushback grows against Lidl's latest bid to build on London Rd in Bath (Ref: 25/01403/FUL). Critics cite traffic, biodiversity loss & threat to small businesses.
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Council’s “Being Our Best” Scheme Criticised for Real-Terms Pay Cuts Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Bath & North East Somerset Council’s “Being Our Best” programme—a restructuring and pay reform initiative—has come under intense scrutiny following revelations that some of the council’s lowest…

📰 B&NES Council's "Being Our Best" scheme faces backlash as frontline staff warn of real-terms pay cuts amid rising living costs. Greens call for transparency and a pause on reforms. #LocalGov #FairPay #BathNews

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This is Not Just about Public Toilets The Green Group on Bath and North East Somerset Council has spoken out strongly against the direction of national politics this week, following Prime Minister’s Questions on Thursday, where the Opp…

Using minority communities as political pawns is unacceptable.💚 #Solidarity #FairPolitics read more here: greengroupbanes.wordpress.com/2025/05/09/t...

Proposed Law Targeting Cyclists Is Reactionary, Unbalanced and Deeply Unjust Councillors and concerned residents have condemned government proposals to impose life sentences on cyclists who kill pedestrians, calling the move reactionary, disproportionate and dangerously one…

Cyclists aren't the problem – outdated road policies are. Let's invest in safety, not blame. 🌍🚲 #JusticeForAll Read more here: greengroupbanes.wordpress.com/2025/05/09/p...

Widcombe Hill Plans Not Safe For All Proposed safety improvements for Widcombe Hill have sparked concern among cycling advocates, as plans to install speed cushions on this key route could make conditions more dangerous for those on b…

🚫 The Green Group warns that recent works on Widcombe Hill don’t meet safe cycling standards — putting people at risk.

“We need infrastructure that works for everyone, not just cars.”

Full statement 👉 greengroupbanes.wordpress.com/2025/03/05/w...

🌳 A 300-year-old copper beech in central Bath is under threat from Bath Rugby stadium plan.

Greens say slashing its root protection zone from 21m to 3m is reckless — and breaches planning standards.

“Not just a tree — a life support system.”

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Greens Back New Uni Housing – But Say Safe Routes to Town Still Nowhere to Be Seen The Green Group of Bath and North East Somerset Council has welcomed the University of Bath’s plans to build nearly 1,000 new student bedrooms on campus but is calling for urgent action to sort out…

📣 Greens back plan for 960 new student rooms — a win for Bath’s housing crisis 🏘️. But safe walking & cycling routes to campus? Still missing. 🚴‍♀️🚶‍♂️

“There’s no point building bike paths on campus if students can’t get there safely.” – Cllr Heijltjes

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Victory for Bath residents after two-year parking permit battle The row had been going on since 2023.

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Parking Permit Farce Ends in Victory for Overlooked Bath Residents After nearly two years of confusion, contradictory messages, and delay, residents of Lambridge in Bath have finally been told they can buy parking permits under the Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) s…

After months of hard work from the community and Green councillors, residents of Eastville in Bath have finally been told they can buy parking permits under the RPZ scheme! 🅿️ #Bath #RPZ #ParkingPermits #Community

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Bath’s £250k Boost for School Streets: Waiting at the Barrier for Lasting Change Bath and North East Somerset is set to see real progress on School Streets, thanks to £250,000 in funding from Clean Air Zone (CAZ) reserves. This long-awaited step will help create safer, healthie…

🚸 £250K from Bath's CAZ reserves will fund long-awaited progress on School Streets – great news for safer, healthier routes to school.

But relying on volunteer stewards isn’t sustainable.

🕔 Call-in period ends 7 April.

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Proud of my buddies on BaNES Council for pushing on this

Oh, turns out it is going to happen after all 👏
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Decline in Bus Services Across Bath and North East Somerset Exposed by Government Report The UK government’s latest official bus statistics report has revealed a concerning decline in bus services across Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES). Despite claims of bus ridership growth, …

The latest government report highlights a sharp decline in bus services across Bath and North East Somerset, with bus journeys down by 61.4% since 2010. Despite increased funding, services continue to lag... read more:

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Bristol Proves It’s Possible: Time for BANES to Extend Free Bus Travel for Disabled People Bristol City Council has announced it will extend all-day free bus travel for disabled residents from 6 April 2025. Just last month, however, Bath & North East Somerset (BANES) rejected this id…

Bristol is extending all-day free bus travel for disabled residents—proving it’s possible. Yet BANES rejected this idea, claiming it couldn’t be done. The Green Group is demanding action: if Bristol can do it, why can’t BANES?

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We've been working behind the scenes and have sent an open letter to the Council Leader, questioning why Bristol successfully implemented a policy that BathNES dismissed as a national issue. Read more here: greengroupbanes.wordpress.com/2025/03/22/o...

Green Group Gathers Community to Shape the Future of Transport in East Bath On Wednesday evening, 19 March, Lambridge Councillors Joanna Wright and Saskia Heijltjes of the Green Group hosted a lively public meeting at the New Oriel Hall to discuss transport issues in East …

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Bath Voice News: victory for campaigners against a new bus gate at Camden Road crossroads as opposition Green Councillors call for a public meeting to outline their alternative plans - Bath Voice By John Wimperis, Local Democracy Reporter: Bath’s Green councillors have welcomed news that a controversial bus gate in the east of the city will not go ahead — but warned that the council needs a wh...

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B&NES budget is a missed opportunity to tackle pressing local issues. We are already feeling the strain of cuts to essential services, including adult and child social care, charities, and social enterprises.

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People power triumphs with ‘victory’ as bus gate plan dropped 'The cancellation is a small victory for residents'

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