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05.03.2026 16:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Queen Square Place in Bath.

Queen Square Place in Bath.

Queen Square Place in Bath.

Queen Square Place in Bath.

Footway improvement works in Charlotte Street and Queen Square Place are progressing well 👍

We're repairing uneven and damaged surfaces and making it making it easier and safer for people walking and wheeling.

🗓️Completed by 8 May
🅿️Charlotte Street Car Park open throughout

27.02.2026 14:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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27.02.2026 11:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A new zebra crossing in Marlborough Buildings, Bath.

A new zebra crossing in Marlborough Buildings, Bath.

Highway before the new zebra crossing in Marlborough Buildings, Bath.

Highway before the new zebra crossing in Marlborough Buildings, Bath.

A new zebra crossing in Marlborough Buildings, Bath.

A new zebra crossing in Marlborough Buildings, Bath.

Highway before the new zebra crossing in Marlborough Buildings, Bath.

Highway before the new zebra crossing in Marlborough Buildings, Bath.

We've completed installing this new zebra crossing in Marlborough Buildings👍

It's now safer and easier to cross between Royal Victoria Park and access nearby Royal Crescent.

These works are part of an ongoing programme bringing local active travel improvements across Bath & North East Somerset.

26.02.2026 18:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A image showing two different sized cars parked in a bay from above.

Smaller cars = lower charges

In the spring we’ll be consulting on proposed changes to parking charges that would base the cost of residents' parking permits on vehicle size.

ℹ️More information on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...

26.02.2026 10:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Four cast iron lanterns have been upgraded and refurbished on North Parade Bridge, improving energy efficiency and keeping their heritage style💡

It's part of a wider programme to modernise lighting assets across the World Heritage city.

📸 Photos courtesy of Andrew Hatfield

25.02.2026 10:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Somer Valley.

Somer Valley.

We're looking forward to welcoming residents online for the Somer Valley Area Forum on 26 February at 6pm.
Join the discussion about the issues that matter to you in your community.

www.bathnes.gov.uk/somer-va...

22.02.2026 18:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
London Street in Bath.

London Street in Bath.

Map image showing the location of roadworks in London Street, Bath.

Map image showing the location of roadworks in London Street, Bath.

We're installing a new zebra crossing in London Street/Walcot Street, Bath, creating a safer place for people to cross. We'll also be resurfacing and widening pavements.

🗓️ 23 Feb - 13 March
🚦Temporary two-way signals in place throughout
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21.02.2026 13:00 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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19.02.2026 15:10 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Councillors have agreed to further consultation with local residents about proposed changes to parking charges, including proposals to introduce charges based on vehicle size for residents’ parking permits.

ℹ️ More information on our Newsroom:
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18.02.2026 16:10 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
drone photo of Twerton

drone photo of Twerton

Pride in Place is bringing up to £20 million of funding to Twerton and Whiteway to help improve opportunities for everyone over the next ten years. The programme is community-led and puts decision making in the hands of local people.

Read more: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...

17.02.2026 13:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
the Ukrainian flag against a blue sky

the Ukrainian flag against a blue sky

Residents are invited to come together at Bath Guildhall on Tuesday 24 February to mark four years since Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, in an evening of remembrance, reflection and solidarity.

The event is free to attend.
More information: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...

16.02.2026 16:31 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A fallen tree blocking a road.

A fallen tree blocking a road.

⛔ Bannerdown Road in Batheaston is closed due to a fallen tree.

Work to clear the obstruction is underway.

You can report problems on the highway like this to us directly 👇
www.bathnes.gov.uk/report-p...

16.02.2026 11:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We're making traffic & safety improvements in A363 Sally in the Wood.

🗓️ 16 Feb - 6 March
⛔ Two-way temp signals in place
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14.02.2026 15:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A weather warning for ice is in place between 5pm today and 10am tomorrow.

For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

13.02.2026 14:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A map image showing the location of roadworks in Bath.

A map image showing the location of roadworks in Bath.

Wales & West are carrying out repair and maintenance works in High Street, Weston.

🗓️ 13 - 23 Feb
⛔ Section of High Street closed
➡️ Diversion in place
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Delays may occur, please plan your journeys around peak times.

12.02.2026 18:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We really value our apprentices. If you’re interested in finding out more about apprenticeship opportunities at the council, please visit our website 👇

jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov....

12.02.2026 17:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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12.02.2026 15:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Chew Valley.

Chew Valley.

We're looking forward to welcoming residents at the Chew Valley Area Forum on 11 February, 6pm at Chew Valley School.
Join the discussion about the issues that matter to you in your community.

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09.02.2026 16:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bath & North East Somerset Highways Inspector.

Bath & North East Somerset Highways Inspector.

We repaired 1,201 potholes across Bath & North East Somerset in January, that's 38 a day!

You can report an issue with a highway directly to us through our website:
www.bathnes.gov.uk/report-it 🔗

09.02.2026 11:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bathavon.

Bathavon.

We're looking forward to welcoming residents online for the Bathavon Area Forum on 10 February at 6pm.
Join the discussion about the issues that matter to you in your community.

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08.02.2026 18:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A signalised pedestrian crossing.

A signalised pedestrian crossing.

We're making improvements to this signalised pedestrian crossing in Wells Road, Bath.

🗓️ 9 - 27 Feb
🚦Temporary two-way signals in place
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07.02.2026 14:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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05.02.2026 15:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Brave the big talk, time to talk day.

A mobile phone with the text: "We can talk about our favourite podcast." Underneath that is the text: 2But can we talk about living with voices that other people cant hear?" Brave the big talk, time to talk day.

A simple conversation about mental health can change a life. Let’s make space to talk, listen, and support each other. You don’t need all the answers - just being there matters.
Find tips and resources: www.mind.org.uk/get-involve...

05.02.2026 08:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Guildhall, Bath.

The Guildhall, Bath.

We are proposing a balanced budget that focuses on protecting the most vulnerable and supporting residents’ priorities including keeping streets clean and safe, and improving the local environment. The budget report goes before cabinet on February 12 newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...

04.02.2026 12:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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a woman holding a mobile phone. Text saying: 'want to quit smoking? Need some help?

Research shows that people are three times more likely to quit smoking for good if they get support. We are partnering with Everyone Health to offer a host of free tools to help you quit.
Residents can download the Smoke Free app for free.
Read more: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...

02.02.2026 17:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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man at a laptop

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-...

02.02.2026 16:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Marlborough Buildings in Bath with a advanced warning sign notifying upcoming works.

Marlborough Buildings in Bath with a advanced warning sign notifying upcoming works.

We're installing a new zebra crossing in Marlborough Buildings, Bath, that will make it safer and easier to cross between Royal Victoria Park and nearby Royal Crescent.

🗓️ 2 - 20 Feb
⛔ Closure in place throughout
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31.01.2026 14:00 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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29.01.2026 15:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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two birds sitting on a tree branch

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

20.01.2026 10:30 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0