BANES News

Westfield pupils are the best in the west!

Westfield pupils are the best in the west!

The Westfield Primary School Garden Club have been awarded the cup for the best composting in the whole of the South West! The school achieved Outstanding from the RHS judges who visited as part of Westfield community’s entry into South West in Bloom. Pupils from Westfield were awarded third place overall for the whole of… Read More…

RUH supports baby remembrance event

RUH supports baby remembrance event

Families who have lost a baby are being invited to a special Winter Baby Remembrance Service, organised by the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and the charity Sands. This service takes place on Saturday 2 December at 1pm at The Weston Hub, Penn Hill Road, Weston, Bath. The Reverend Prebendary Narinder Tegally, RUH… Read More…

Have your say on the location of polling stations for future elections

Have your say on the location of polling stations for future elections

Residents and community groups are being invited to have their say on polling districts and the location of places to vote as part of a review that closes on 20 November. Bath & North East Somerset Council is encouraging feedback from residents who use the polling stations to help decide where they will be located… Read More…

Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday events in Bath and North East Somerset

Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday events in Bath and North East Somerset

People wishing to pay their respects are being reminded about events taking place across Bath and North East Somerset to commemorate Remembrance Day on November 11 and Remembrance Sunday on November 12. Councillor Sarah Moore, Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “On Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday it’s important that we join… Read More…

Reports highlight serious financial pressure on council

Reports highlight serious financial pressure on council

Reports outlining the financial challenges facing Bath and North East Somerset Council are to go before the cabinet on Thursday 9 November. A number of factors including rising inflation, increasing wage, energy and fuel costs, and continued rising demand for essential adult and children’s social care services are putting increasing pressure on the council’s budgets.… Read More…

Council gritting lorry makes school visit

Council gritting lorry makes school visit

Pupils at a Temple Cloud primary school were paid a visit by one of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s road gritting lorries as part of a highway safety educational talk. The visit to Cameley C of E V C Primary School was arranged by Bath & North East Somerset Council along with its contractor, VolkerHighways,… Read More…

Beau shines as a BAPP Play Star

Beau shines as a BAPP Play Star

As part of our nurture provision at Welton Primary School, we offer children the opportunity to work with external providers during school time to help support our children to shine. This week, we were thrilled to receive a letter from Bath Area Play Project (BAPP) nominating one of our students, Beau, for an award. Each… Read More…

Events across Bath and North East Somerset during Black History Month

Events across Bath and North East Somerset during Black History Month

A powerful exhibition about Black freedom fighters and a celebration of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I receiving the Freedom of the city of Bath in 1954, are just two activities in a programme of events taking place in Bath and North East Somerset during October’s Black History Month. Saturday 28th October sees a celebration… Read More…

Possible disruption to waste, recycling/garden waste collections in B&NES

Possible disruption to waste, recycling/garden waste collections in B&NES

BANES Council are advising of possible disruption to waste, recycling and garden waste collections due to Unite industrial action within their Waste and Recycling service starting from Monday 18 September to Sunday 24 September. This industrial action is in relation to the local government national pay award. There may also be disruption at our recycling… Read More…

Heritage Open Days in Bath and North East Somerset

Heritage Open Days in Bath and North East Somerset

Venues across Bath and North East Somerset will open their doors this September for Heritage Open Days (8-17 September). The nationwide celebration of history and culture is a chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all for free. Councillor Paul Roper, Cabinet Member for Economic & Cultural Sustainable Development, said: “Heritage… Read More…

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