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Labour ‘scaremongering’ over free school meals

Posted on March 26, 2018 by webmaster

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

Posted on March 7, 2018 by webmaster

Work is set to start later this spring to reopen the riverside path in Batheaston, following lobbying by the area’s local Conservative councillors. Continue reading →

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Lib Dems accused of trying to conceal plans for bigger Council Tax rise

Posted on February 14, 2018 by webmaster

Liberal Democrat Councillors have been accused of trying to conceal plans for higher Council Tax rises on Bath & North East Somerset residents. Continue reading →

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Lib Dems and Labour offer ‘no solutions’ to Council’s budget challenge – only higher taxes on residents

Posted on February 13, 2018 by webmaster

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. Continue reading →

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Councillors back new funding formula that will see B&NES schools gain £3.7 million

Posted on January 16, 2018 by webmaster

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. Continue reading →

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Next steps for Modern Libraries programme – Scrutiny panel endorses Bath Library plans, Cabinet to consider response to Community Libraries

Posted on November 14, 2017 by webmaster

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. Continue reading →

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Lib Dems slated over ‘financial illiteracy’

Posted on November 10, 2017 by webmaster

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. Continue reading →

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B&NES to consider Council Tax discounts for foster carers

Posted on September 15, 2017 by webmaster

Bath & North East Somerset Council is to investigate the possibility of providing a discount on Council Tax rates for local foster carers. Continue reading →

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Lib Dems slammed for ‘reckless and irresponsible’ Bath Library stance

Posted on September 15, 2017 by webmaster

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. Continue reading →

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New Cabinet Member sets out transport vision for Bath

Posted on September 12, 2017 by webmaster

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. Continue reading →

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‘No blanket CPOs at Foxhill’ – Council Leader pledges

Posted on September 5, 2017 by webmaster

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. Continue reading →

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Council responds to residents’ concerns over Somerdale site access

Posted on April 13, 2017 by webmaster

Bath and North East Somerset Council has responded to concerns expressed by residents over the current access to the Somerdale housing development in Keynsham. Continue reading →

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Lib Dems and Labour offer ‘no solutions’ to Council’s budget challenge

Posted on February 15, 2017 by webmaster

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. Continue reading →

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Conservative leadership respond to call-in of East of Bath Park & Ride decision

Posted on February 7, 2017 by webmaster

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.  Continue reading →

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Council calls for greater funding to cover lost Council Tax from student accommodation

Posted on January 5, 2017 by webmaster

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. Continue reading →

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Lizzie Gladwyn elected as new councillor for Abbey Ward

Posted on November 18, 2016 by webmaster

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. Continue reading →

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Council agrees action against FGM and modern slavery

Posted on September 16, 2016 by webmaster

Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset have voted to approve plans to tackle the scourge of modern slavery and female genital mutilation (FGM). Continue reading →

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Conservatives call for action to end FGM and modern slavery

Posted on September 8, 2016 by webmaster

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). Continue reading →

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Upper Bristol Road student flats turned down

Posted on August 2, 2016 by webmaster

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. Continue reading →

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Extended free parking to be introduced at Bath’s Royal Victoria Park

Posted on July 2, 2016 by webmaster

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. Continue reading →

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