Census day March 21st 2021
Ready, steady, census. Households across Chew Stoke will soon be asked to take part in the nationwide survey of housing and the population.
Don’t fall victim to unscrupulous traders
Residents across Bath and North East Somerset are being warned to beware of unscrupulous traders trying to scam them out of money. The council’s Trading Standards team has recently seen an upsurge in the number of complaints from people who have been telephoned and offered loft insulation. The caller often [...]
Sleep well on the Mendip Hills AONB?
As Covid 19 restrictions were lifted on campsites visitors to the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are being reminded that they'll sleep better by staying on official campsites to support the local economy.
‘Don’t be a tosser’ message spreads across Bath & North East Somerset
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s new anti-littering campaign ‘Don’t be a tosser’ has reached more communities in the district with further signs having been put up at key hotspots. The campaign, launched at the end of June in response to a significant increase in rubbish left in parks and open [...]
Bath recycling centre to reopen for weekend appointments
Bath Recycling Centre will reopen on July 18 on Saturdays and Sundays on an appointment-only basis. We aim to return to a seven day-a-week service in the next two weeks as more staff return to work. Bath & North East Somerset Council is underlining that the first step in reopening the Midland [...]
Help people to social distance by keeping hedges trimmed
Residents in Bath and North East Somerset are being asked to make sure hedges they own next to pavements are cut back to help pedestrians to social distance. Overgrown hedges, trees and other vegetation can significantly reduce the amount of space available on footways making it difficult for people to [...]
Black Lives Matter: Statement from Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council
Dine Romero, Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council said: “I am proud to join our local community in standing in solidarity with the communities affected by the killing of George Floyd. “I know people are hurt and angry, and I will be supporting others at the Black Lives [...]
Council tax hardship relief scheme launched during Covid-19
Thousands of working age residents in Bath and North East Somerset are set to have their council tax reduced to help prevent financial hardship during the coronavirus pandemic.
Call for more businesses to register for Covid-19 support grants
Nearly 2,000 grants totalling more than £26m for businesses that have been disrupted by Covid-19 have already been processed in Bath and North East Somerset but companies are being reminded that registrations are still open.
Garden waste collections resume in Bath and North East Somerset
Bath & North East Somerset Council is restarting fortnightly garden waste collections on Monday 27 April after the service was temporarily paused due to the Covid-19 outbreak.