Labour politicians in Bath & North East Somerset have been slammed for scaremongering over the future of free school meals for children from low-income families.
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Work to reopen Batheaston river path
Work is set to start later this spring to reopen the riverside path in Batheaston, following lobbying by the area’s local Conservative councillors. Read Full Story
Lib Dems accused of trying to conceal plans for bigger Council Tax rise
Liberal Democrat Councillors have been accused of trying to conceal plans for higher Council Tax rises on Bath & North East Somerset residents. Read Full Story
Lib Dems and Labour offer ‘no solutions’ to Council’s budget challenge – only higher taxes on residents
Liberal Democrat and Labour councillors have been criticised for once again offering no solutions to the financial challenge facing Bath and North East Somerset Council – only higher taxes on hard-working residents. Read Full Story
Councillors back new funding formula that will see B&NES schools gain £3.7 million
Councillors in Bath & North East Somerset have given their backing to a new fairer funding formula for schools that will see an extra £3.7 million invested in local education from this April. Read Full Story
Next steps for Modern Libraries programme – Scrutiny panel endorses Bath Library plans, Cabinet to consider response to Community Libraries
A scrutiny panel on Bath & North East Somerset Council has endorsed plans to integrate Bath’s Library and One Stop in one location at the Podium. Read Full Story
Lib Dems slated over ‘financial illiteracy’
Lib Dem Councillors have been slated for their ‘financial illiteracy’ following a meeting of Bath & North East Somerset Council at which councillors debated ways to meet the financial challenge facing the authority. Read Full Story
B&NES to consider Council Tax discounts for foster carers
Bath & North East Somerset Council is to investigate the possibility of providing a discount on Council Tax rates for local foster carers. Read Full Story
Lib Dems slammed for ‘reckless and irresponsible’ Bath Library stance
Liberal Democrat Councillors have been slammed for their ‘reckless and irresponsible’ stance on plans to integrate Bath’s Central Library and One Stop Shop services. Read Full Story
New Cabinet Member sets out transport vision for Bath
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s new Cabinet Member for Transport, Conservative Councillor Mark Shelford, has set out his vision for improving transport and air quality in Bath. Read Full Story
‘No blanket CPOs at Foxhill’ – Council Leader pledges
The Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, Cllr Tim Warren, has reaffirmed his pledge not to sanction any mass Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) of properties in Bath’s Foxhill estate. Read Full Story
Council responds to residents’ concerns over Somerdale site access
Bath and North East Somerset Council has responded to concerns expressed by residents over the current access to the Somerdale housing development in Keynsham. Read Full Story
Lib Dems and Labour offer ‘no solutions’ to Council’s budget challenge
Liberal Democrat and Labour councillors have come under fire for offering no solutions to the £49 million budget challenge faced by Bath and North East Somerset Council. Read Full Story
Conservative leadership respond to call-in of East of Bath Park & Ride decision
Conservatives in Bath & North East Somerset have slammed attempts by opposition councillors to put a stop to much-needed improvements to Bath’s transport infrastructure. Read Full Story
Council calls for greater funding to cover lost Council Tax from student accommodation
Bath & North East Somerset Council has called upon the Government to provide greater funding to cover the loss of Council Tax income from student properties in the area. Read Full Story
Lizzie Gladwyn elected as new councillor for Abbey Ward
Conservatives gain seat from Greens in Council by-election
Lizzie Gladwyn has been elected to Bath and North East Somerset Council as the new Councillor for Abbey ward, with the Conservatives gaining the seat from the Green Party. Read Full Story
Council agrees action against FGM and modern slavery
Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset have voted to approve plans to tackle the scourge of modern slavery and female genital mutilation (FGM). Read Full Story
Conservatives call for action to end FGM and modern slavery
Conservatives in Bath and North East Somerset are calling upon the council to support action to put an end to both modern slavery and female genital mutilation (FGM). Read Full Story
Upper Bristol Road student flats turned down
Plans for a large student accommodation block on the Upper Bristol Road in Bath have been turned down by Bath and North East Somerset Council. Read Full Story
Extended free parking to be introduced at Bath’s Royal Victoria Park
Visitors to Bath’s Royal Victoria Park will soon be able to enjoy a longer period of free parking, thanks to changes being introduced by Bath and North East Somerset Council. Read Full Story