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The equivalent of 352 tennis courts? Serving up road resurfacing across Bath and North East Somerset

By Susie Watkins

24th Mar 2024 | Local News

Potholes are without question bigger and more widespread than ever. Image Nub News

The council has set out its annual highway resurfacing programme for 2024-25, 36 planned schemes this year include Chilcompton Road Midsomer Norton.

The Canal & River Trust has said it was B&NES' decision to close the bins at Bathampton

By John Wimperis - Local Democracy Reporter

21st Mar 2024 | Local News

The bins by the canal at Bathampton are collected for the last time on Monday March 11 - image supplied

The next closest bins on the canal are in Bath or at the Dundas basin, but boaters have warned they are already too full and too far to travel to .

24 tonnes of litter collected across the South West

By Guest author

21st Mar 2024 | Local News

Some of the rubbish collected from the South West since April 2023, image National HIghways

The company has announced two new innovative litter trials to help reduce the amount of litter on the network: ‘geo-fencing’ laybys and solar-powered compactor.

Midsomer election candidate calls for Parks and Open Spaces to be given greater protected in law

By Nathan Hartley

21st Mar 2024 | Local News

Prospective Independent MP for Frome and East Somerset, Cllr Gavin Heathcote (left) with Cllr Karen Walker (right) at the Jubilee Play Park in Peasedown St John. Gavin wants to see parks like these given greater protection in UK law.

"The Open Spaces Act of 1906 does given some level of protection to the parks and open spaces in our towns and open spaces, but it certainly isn’t enough.”.

Free Easter holiday activities and food support for children in B&NES

By Guest author

21st Mar 2024 | Local News

All eligible children should be contacted by their school, Midsomer Norton file photo, image Nub News

The B&NES Holiday Activities and Food programme also includes a free meal at every session and runs from Tuesday, April 2 to Friday, April 12.

Plans to build a new village in the countryside by Bath have shocked locals

By John Wimperis - Local Democracy Reporter

20th Mar 2024 | Local News

Locals have launched a campaign against the plans (Image: Burnett & Corston Protection Alliance)

Options included in the new local plan have shown the farm and the surrounding area south of Burnett as a potential site for new development.

Extended time to consult on Local Plan, consultation extended by a week

By Guest author

20th Mar 2024 | Local News

The plan for B&NES aims to aims to deliver a fairer, more prosperous and sustainable economy, Midsomer Norton March 19

Printed copies of the options on the B&NES plan can be founded at Midsomer Norton Library .

The latest column from Midsomer Norton MP Jacob Rees Mogg, on immigration

By Jacob Rees-Mogg MP

20th Mar 2024 | Local News

Jacob Rees Mogg tackles lefty lawyers who are denying the will of the Commons .

Calls for the council to pass a motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza dominated a council meeting in Bath

By John Wimperis - Local Democracy Reporter

19th Mar 2024 | Local News

Protestors read out the names of children killed in Gaza outside the Guildhall on March 14, image John Wimperis

Mr Alruzzi thanked council leader Kevin Guy for the council’s statement, which Mr Guy described as a “unanimous” call for a ceasefire.

Care experienced people in B&NES given protected characteristic status

By Guest author

19th Mar 2024 | Local News

To be able to live without judgement or stigma, to build lasting, meaningful relationships and create a sense of belonging and inclusivity.

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