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The City of Bath is a designated Smoke Control Area, which means it’s illegal to burn smoky fuels in a non-approved wood burning or multi-fuel stove.
Use our web page to find out what you can burn indoors and the effects of wood burning to health.
www.bathnes.gov.uk/indoor-f...
Use our web page to find out what you can burn indoors and the effects of wood burning to health.
www.bathnes.gov.uk/indoor-f...
November 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The City of Bath is a designated Smoke Control Area, which means it’s illegal to burn smoky fuels in a non-approved wood burning or multi-fuel stove.
Use our web page to find out what you can burn indoors and the effects of wood burning to health.
www.bathnes.gov.uk/indoor-f...
Use our web page to find out what you can burn indoors and the effects of wood burning to health.
www.bathnes.gov.uk/indoor-f...
Join our Christmas memorial service at Haycombe Cemetery & Crematorium to honour loved ones who are no longer with us at this special time of year.
📅 Sunday 14 December, 3pm, in the Hilltop Chapel
🎄Hang a message on our Christmas tree
More details: www.bathnes.gov.uk/burials-...
📅 Sunday 14 December, 3pm, in the Hilltop Chapel
🎄Hang a message on our Christmas tree
More details: www.bathnes.gov.uk/burials-...
November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join our Christmas memorial service at Haycombe Cemetery & Crematorium to honour loved ones who are no longer with us at this special time of year.
📅 Sunday 14 December, 3pm, in the Hilltop Chapel
🎄Hang a message on our Christmas tree
More details: www.bathnes.gov.uk/burials-...
📅 Sunday 14 December, 3pm, in the Hilltop Chapel
🎄Hang a message on our Christmas tree
More details: www.bathnes.gov.uk/burials-...
This week, our anti-idling team installed new signage on Royal Avenue, reminding coach drivers to switch off their engines when parked.
Every engine off = cleaner air, fuel saved and a safer B&NES 💚
Find out more: www.bathnes.gov.uk/engineoff
Every engine off = cleaner air, fuel saved and a safer B&NES 💚
Find out more: www.bathnes.gov.uk/engineoff
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This week, our anti-idling team installed new signage on Royal Avenue, reminding coach drivers to switch off their engines when parked.
Every engine off = cleaner air, fuel saved and a safer B&NES 💚
Find out more: www.bathnes.gov.uk/engineoff
Every engine off = cleaner air, fuel saved and a safer B&NES 💚
Find out more: www.bathnes.gov.uk/engineoff
Learn how to stay well this winter at our Health and Wellbeing event.
-Stop smoking
-Emotional wellbeing
-Mini health checks
-Flu and covid vaccines
-Cancer awareness
Tuesday 2 December, 10am to 2pm, Green Park Station, Bath
-Stop smoking
-Emotional wellbeing
-Mini health checks
-Flu and covid vaccines
-Cancer awareness
Tuesday 2 December, 10am to 2pm, Green Park Station, Bath
November 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Learn how to stay well this winter at our Health and Wellbeing event.
-Stop smoking
-Emotional wellbeing
-Mini health checks
-Flu and covid vaccines
-Cancer awareness
Tuesday 2 December, 10am to 2pm, Green Park Station, Bath
-Stop smoking
-Emotional wellbeing
-Mini health checks
-Flu and covid vaccines
-Cancer awareness
Tuesday 2 December, 10am to 2pm, Green Park Station, Bath
A huge thank you to residents for recycling their household waste - our 60% recycling rate has helped save 51,000 tonnes of waste – enough to pack Bath Abbey around 14 times.
👀Look out for the leaflet with the Christmas and New Year collection dates
Read more: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
👀Look out for the leaflet with the Christmas and New Year collection dates
Read more: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A huge thank you to residents for recycling their household waste - our 60% recycling rate has helped save 51,000 tonnes of waste – enough to pack Bath Abbey around 14 times.
👀Look out for the leaflet with the Christmas and New Year collection dates
Read more: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
👀Look out for the leaflet with the Christmas and New Year collection dates
Read more: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
With the festive season just around the corner, get your flu vaccine now to make sure you and your loved ones are protected in time.
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu...
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu...
November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
With the festive season just around the corner, get your flu vaccine now to make sure you and your loved ones are protected in time.
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu...
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu...
We're expecting a busy weekend in Bath for the first weekend of the Christmas Market.
Plan your journey to help avoid delays...🚶♀️ 🚴♂️🚗 🚌 🚆
🅿️ + 🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🚆 Come by train www.gwr.com/stations-and-de...
🚌 Come by bus www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-...
Plan your journey to help avoid delays...🚶♀️ 🚴♂️🚗 🚌 🚆
🅿️ + 🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🚆 Come by train www.gwr.com/stations-and-de...
🚌 Come by bus www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-...
November 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We're expecting a busy weekend in Bath for the first weekend of the Christmas Market.
Plan your journey to help avoid delays...🚶♀️ 🚴♂️🚗 🚌 🚆
🅿️ + 🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🚆 Come by train www.gwr.com/stations-and-de...
🚌 Come by bus www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-...
Plan your journey to help avoid delays...🚶♀️ 🚴♂️🚗 🚌 🚆
🅿️ + 🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🚆 Come by train www.gwr.com/stations-and-de...
🚌 Come by bus www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-...
The council has successfully prosecuted two companies for carrying out unauthorised works to a Grade I listed building in Bath.
The companies were fined a total of £190,000.
Read the story on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
The companies were fined a total of £190,000.
Read the story on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The council has successfully prosecuted two companies for carrying out unauthorised works to a Grade I listed building in Bath.
The companies were fined a total of £190,000.
Read the story on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
The companies were fined a total of £190,000.
Read the story on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
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...
mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect...
Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/eco...
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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...
mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect...
Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/eco...
Work on an ambitious scheme to bring hundreds more homes to Bath and develop a modern recycling centre has taken a step forward following the appointment of a contractor to work on the new centre in Locksbrook Road.
Read more on our newsroom newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Read more on our newsroom newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Work on an ambitious scheme to bring hundreds more homes to Bath and develop a modern recycling centre has taken a step forward following the appointment of a contractor to work on the new centre in Locksbrook Road.
Read more on our newsroom newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Read more on our newsroom newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
B&NES homeowners are eligible for a 70% discount on an energy efficiency assessment with Retrofit West.
Take advantage of expert advice for a fraction of the cost. Don't miss out, find out more & claim your discount. www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
Take advantage of expert advice for a fraction of the cost. Don't miss out, find out more & claim your discount. www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
B&NES homeowners are eligible for a 70% discount on an energy efficiency assessment with Retrofit West.
Take advantage of expert advice for a fraction of the cost. Don't miss out, find out more & claim your discount. www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
Take advantage of expert advice for a fraction of the cost. Don't miss out, find out more & claim your discount. www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
📍Are you prepared incase there is an emergency and you have to leave your house in a rush?
Think what your pets will need:
✅ Carrier or leash
✅ 3-7 days of food
✅ Water
✅ Medicines
✅ Litter box/poo bags
For more information visit 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Think what your pets will need:
✅ Carrier or leash
✅ 3-7 days of food
✅ Water
✅ Medicines
✅ Litter box/poo bags
For more information visit 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📍Are you prepared incase there is an emergency and you have to leave your house in a rush?
Think what your pets will need:
✅ Carrier or leash
✅ 3-7 days of food
✅ Water
✅ Medicines
✅ Litter box/poo bags
For more information visit 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Think what your pets will need:
✅ Carrier or leash
✅ 3-7 days of food
✅ Water
✅ Medicines
✅ Litter box/poo bags
For more information visit 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
There are three Park & Ride services for Bath:
🅿️+🚌 Lansdown
🅿️+🚌 Newbridge
🅿️+🚌 Odd Down
Extra services will be running during the Christmas Market, with buses every five minutes during the weekends.
Plan your journey... 🅿️+🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🅿️+🚌 Lansdown
🅿️+🚌 Newbridge
🅿️+🚌 Odd Down
Extra services will be running during the Christmas Market, with buses every five minutes during the weekends.
Plan your journey... 🅿️+🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
There are three Park & Ride services for Bath:
🅿️+🚌 Lansdown
🅿️+🚌 Newbridge
🅿️+🚌 Odd Down
Extra services will be running during the Christmas Market, with buses every five minutes during the weekends.
Plan your journey... 🅿️+🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🅿️+🚌 Lansdown
🅿️+🚌 Newbridge
🅿️+🚌 Odd Down
Extra services will be running during the Christmas Market, with buses every five minutes during the weekends.
Plan your journey... 🅿️+🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
📢 Reuse Shop Festive Closure
🛍️ Last day open: Saturday 20 December
🔁 Reopen: Saturday 3 January
🚫 No donations during closure — items left outside will be disposed of.
📍 More info: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham...
Thanks for your support this festive season! 💚
🛍️ Last day open: Saturday 20 December
🔁 Reopen: Saturday 3 January
🚫 No donations during closure — items left outside will be disposed of.
📍 More info: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham...
Thanks for your support this festive season! 💚
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📢 Reuse Shop Festive Closure
🛍️ Last day open: Saturday 20 December
🔁 Reopen: Saturday 3 January
🚫 No donations during closure — items left outside will be disposed of.
📍 More info: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham...
Thanks for your support this festive season! 💚
🛍️ Last day open: Saturday 20 December
🔁 Reopen: Saturday 3 January
🚫 No donations during closure — items left outside will be disposed of.
📍 More info: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham...
Thanks for your support this festive season! 💚
Councillor Kevin Guy, Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, today welcomed news that the government will give English Mayors the power to introduce a tourism levy.
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Councillor Kevin Guy, Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, today welcomed news that the government will give English Mayors the power to introduce a tourism levy.
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
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-...
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-...
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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-...
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-...
⛔ Windsor Bridge Road is currently closed due to a police-led incident ⛔
Please plan your journey.
We will provide an update when the road has re-opened.
Please plan your journey.
We will provide an update when the road has re-opened.
November 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
⛔ Windsor Bridge Road is currently closed due to a police-led incident ⛔
Please plan your journey.
We will provide an update when the road has re-opened.
Please plan your journey.
We will provide an update when the road has re-opened.
📌 Have you thought about how to prepare for and respond if there is another pandemic in the future?
Create a community resilience plan to support the emergency services response and help protect your family, friends and neighbours.
More info 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Create a community resilience plan to support the emergency services response and help protect your family, friends and neighbours.
More info 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
📌 Have you thought about how to prepare for and respond if there is another pandemic in the future?
Create a community resilience plan to support the emergency services response and help protect your family, friends and neighbours.
More info 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Create a community resilience plan to support the emergency services response and help protect your family, friends and neighbours.
More info 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Today the global #16DaysofActivism against Gender-Based Violence campaign begins, to help build a future where women and girls can live free from violence and fear.
Last week the council hosted the first domestic abuse annual stakeholder event in Bath:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Last week the council hosted the first domestic abuse annual stakeholder event in Bath:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Today the global #16DaysofActivism against Gender-Based Violence campaign begins, to help build a future where women and girls can live free from violence and fear.
Last week the council hosted the first domestic abuse annual stakeholder event in Bath:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Last week the council hosted the first domestic abuse annual stakeholder event in Bath:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Take advantage of expert advice for a fraction of the cost. Don't miss out, find out more & claim your discount now.
www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Take advantage of expert advice for a fraction of the cost. Don't miss out, find out more & claim your discount now.
www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
www.retrofitwestadvice.co.u...
#EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitWest
Bath Christmas Market starts this week 🎄
We're excited to welcome you all in to celebrate 25 years of magic in Bath.
If you live in Bath, make sure to check out our residents page for all the information you need
www.bathchristmasmarket.co....
We're excited to welcome you all in to celebrate 25 years of magic in Bath.
If you live in Bath, make sure to check out our residents page for all the information you need
www.bathchristmasmarket.co....
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Bath Christmas Market starts this week 🎄
We're excited to welcome you all in to celebrate 25 years of magic in Bath.
If you live in Bath, make sure to check out our residents page for all the information you need
www.bathchristmasmarket.co....
We're excited to welcome you all in to celebrate 25 years of magic in Bath.
If you live in Bath, make sure to check out our residents page for all the information you need
www.bathchristmasmarket.co....
We’re looking forward to seeing you all at this year’s Bath Christmas Market 🎄
Have you planned your journey yet?
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
🅿️ + 🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🚆 Come by train www.gwr.com/stations-and-de...
🚌 Come by bus www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-...
Have you planned your journey yet?
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
🅿️ + 🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🚆 Come by train www.gwr.com/stations-and-de...
🚌 Come by bus www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-...
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We’re looking forward to seeing you all at this year’s Bath Christmas Market 🎄
Have you planned your journey yet?
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
🅿️ + 🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🚆 Come by train www.gwr.com/stations-and-de...
🚌 Come by bus www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-...
Have you planned your journey yet?
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
🅿️ + 🚌 Try Park & Ride travelwest.info/park-ride/
🚆 Come by train www.gwr.com/stations-and-de...
🚌 Come by bus www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-...
Join our Youth Guarantee team & Little Lost Robot for Future Makers, a drop‑in careers fair for 16 to 21 year olds.
📅 28th November
⏰ 10am to 4pm
📍 Old Printwork Arts, Radstock
Meet industry professionals and join hands‑on workshops. Find out more: www.facebook.com/events/s/f...
📅 28th November
⏰ 10am to 4pm
📍 Old Printwork Arts, Radstock
Meet industry professionals and join hands‑on workshops. Find out more: www.facebook.com/events/s/f...
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join our Youth Guarantee team & Little Lost Robot for Future Makers, a drop‑in careers fair for 16 to 21 year olds.
📅 28th November
⏰ 10am to 4pm
📍 Old Printwork Arts, Radstock
Meet industry professionals and join hands‑on workshops. Find out more: www.facebook.com/events/s/f...
📅 28th November
⏰ 10am to 4pm
📍 Old Printwork Arts, Radstock
Meet industry professionals and join hands‑on workshops. Find out more: www.facebook.com/events/s/f...
Last month, a shocking amount of rubbish was dumped illegally at Saltford. 💥
Clearing it costs money meant for schools, parks and libraries.
Help us #FightFlyTipping:
✅ Ask for a waste carrier number
✅ Check it’s registered
✅ Get a receipt
Clearing it costs money meant for schools, parks and libraries.
Help us #FightFlyTipping:
✅ Ask for a waste carrier number
✅ Check it’s registered
✅ Get a receipt
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Last month, a shocking amount of rubbish was dumped illegally at Saltford. 💥
Clearing it costs money meant for schools, parks and libraries.
Help us #FightFlyTipping:
✅ Ask for a waste carrier number
✅ Check it’s registered
✅ Get a receipt
Clearing it costs money meant for schools, parks and libraries.
Help us #FightFlyTipping:
✅ Ask for a waste carrier number
✅ Check it’s registered
✅ Get a receipt
We are lucky in B&NES because major emergencies are rare, but it’s important to be prepared.
A Resilience Plan can strengthen your community's ability to cope with a crisis and minimise the impact by helping to protect everyone.
More info 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
A Resilience Plan can strengthen your community's ability to cope with a crisis and minimise the impact by helping to protect everyone.
More info 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We are lucky in B&NES because major emergencies are rare, but it’s important to be prepared.
A Resilience Plan can strengthen your community's ability to cope with a crisis and minimise the impact by helping to protect everyone.
More info 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
A Resilience Plan can strengthen your community's ability to cope with a crisis and minimise the impact by helping to protect everyone.
More info 👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency