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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.

www.bathnes.gov.uk/chew-val...

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.

www.bathnes.gov.uk/bathavon...

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
ℹ️ one.network/?GB146957236

07.02.2026 14:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Sign up to e-connect.

Sign up to e-connect.

Find out what's been happening across the district this week.

mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect...

Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/eco...

05.02.2026 15:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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 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
a woman holding a mobile phone. Text saying: 'want to quit smoking? Need some help?

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
man at a laptop

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
ℹ️ one.network/?GB147714467

31.01.2026 14:00 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Sign up to e-connect.

Sign up to e-connect.

Find out what's been happening across the district this week.

mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect...

Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/eco...

29.01.2026 15:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
two birds sitting on a tree branch

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
A parking sign.

A parking sign.

Councillors are being asked to agree a public consultation on changes to parking charges, based on vehicle-size, for residents’ parking permits in Bath and North East Somerset. Find out more here newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...

16.01.2026 11:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Sign up to e-connect.

Sign up to e-connect.

Find out what's been happening across the district this week.

mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect...

Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/eco...

15.01.2026 15:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A weather warning for rain is in place between 9am - 10pm, Thursday 15 Jan.

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

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young women and man talking in street with Bath Abbey behind them

young women and man talking in street with Bath Abbey behind them

Abbey Green and Great Pulteney Street took a starring role providing beautiful backdrops for the new Agatha Christie - Seven Dials adaptation premiering on Netflix Thursday 15 January.

newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...

Photo credit Justin Downing/Netflix Copyright © 2024 Netflix, Inc

14.01.2026 15:35 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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🌲Christmas Tree Collections – Book Now♻️

Garden waste collections will restart from Monday 19 January, and that includes a chance to collect your Christmas tree.

If you'd like your tree collected, don’t forget to book a collection www.bathnes.gov.uk/gardenwaste

10.01.2026 16:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
river line sign with trees behind

river line sign with trees behind

river line sign on railings

river line sign on railings

river line sign on pole by river

river line sign on pole by river

river line sign on gate by river

river line sign on gate by river

👀 Have you spotted them yet?

New Bath River Line wayfinding signs are now appearing along the river path.

Coming soon in the New Year there will be 11 interpretation boards sharing stories of Bath’s history, ecology & water.

10.01.2026 15:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
person walking dog, road with trees down the side and somer valley rediscovered logo

person walking dog, road with trees down the side and somer valley rediscovered logo

Find out what's been happening across the district this week: mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect...

Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: https://
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/eco...

08.01.2026 15:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🎄New Year Collection Reminder

📅 Collection dates may still differ — check your updated calendar & download a copy 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/waste/collectionday

Let’s keep the clean-up smooth & sustainable💚

08.01.2026 13:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
An aerial image of a recently resurfaced highway in Bath & North East Somerset.

An aerial image of a recently resurfaced highway in Bath & North East Somerset.

A range of services have been given the thumbs up from residents as part of a national satisfaction survey. 

🥇Easy to get in touch and report a problem
🥈Park & Ride
🥉Speedy responses

To see our results and find out more about the survey, visit our Newsroom 👇
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...

07.01.2026 14:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A weather warning for snow is in place from 6pm Thursday until 12pm Friday.

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

07.01.2026 11:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We repaired 622 potholes across Bath & North East Somerset in November, that's 6,796 ion 2025.

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

07.01.2026 10:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
a logo with the text Somer Valley Rediscovered and in the background the sun, a mountain, two trees and a river in an art deco style of drawing

a logo with the text Somer Valley Rediscovered and in the background the sun, a mountain, two trees and a river in an art deco style of drawing

We are looking for a volunteer who is passionate about the environment to chair the Somer Valley Rediscovered Partnership and help develop its work to improve local green spaces and rivers and streams. 

Read more and find out how to apply on our newsroom: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...

06.01.2026 10:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Wellbeing Buggy Walks – Winter Series. Gentle weekly walks for parents & caregivers with little ones (0–4 yrs) in Radstock.

🗓 Mondays Jan 12 to Feb 9 | ⏰ 09:30 to 11:00
🌳 Nature, snacks, play & connection
📝 Sign up: forms.office.com/e/eFWeuLXhkC

#BuggyWalks #Wellbeing #Radstock

31.12.2025 11:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A hand crushing a packet of cigarettes. The text says: Make a resolution you can keep. Quite smoking for good. Text the word QUIT to 60777

A hand crushing a packet of cigarettes. The text says: Make a resolution you can keep. Quite smoking for good. Text the word QUIT to 60777

Free specialist support from your local stop smoking service is proven to give you the best chance of quitting.
 
You can access a free vape starter kit and nicotine replacement therapies.
 
Text QUIT to 60777

31.12.2025 08:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🎉 New Year’s Eve Opening Hours 🎉

Our recycling centres will close at 3:15 PM on New Year’s Eve, which is one hour earlier than usual. Please plan your visit ahead of time.

Thank you for your cooperation, and Happy New Year! 🥳✨

30.12.2025 17:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A recently completed highway improvement scheme in Timsbury.

A recently completed highway improvement scheme in Timsbury.

A recently completed highway improvement scheme in Timsbury.

A recently completed highway improvement scheme in Timsbury.

A recently completed highway improvement scheme in Timsbury.

A recently completed highway improvement scheme in Timsbury.

An map showing the location of upcoming roadworks in Timsbury.

An map showing the location of upcoming roadworks in Timsbury.

Take a look at some of the work we've been doing to improve pedestrian safety in Timsbury 👍

A significant investment will see up to 20 improvement schemes like these introduced.

🗓️ Next we'll be working in The Avenue, Timsbury between 5 - 16 Jan.

More details 👇
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...

30.12.2025 14:00 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
roof leaking

roof leaking

Need a trustworthy trader to fix your car, insulate your loft or carry out home maintenance?
Search Buy with Confidence, a database of local businesses approved by our Trading Standards team.
Put in your postcode and select the business you need www.buywithconfidence.gov.u...

30.12.2025 10:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
animation of trees being loaded into a van

animation of trees being loaded into a van

🌲 Live in BA1–BA3, BA15, BS31, BS39 or BS40?

Dorothy House will collect your Christmas tree for a donation 💜
📅 Register: www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/get...

🎄 Leave your tree clearly visible outside

29.12.2025 16:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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