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Bath Christmas Market has been nominated for Best UK Market in NABMA Markets awards.
It attracts over 440,000 visitors and also provides support to local businesses, independent traders, and hospitality venues.
Voting is open till 12 December👉https://nabma.com/MyFavouriteMarket2026
It attracts over 440,000 visitors and also provides support to local businesses, independent traders, and hospitality venues.
Voting is open till 12 December👉https://nabma.com/MyFavouriteMarket2026
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Bath Christmas Market has been nominated for Best UK Market in NABMA Markets awards.
It attracts over 440,000 visitors and also provides support to local businesses, independent traders, and hospitality venues.
Voting is open till 12 December👉https://nabma.com/MyFavouriteMarket2026
It attracts over 440,000 visitors and also provides support to local businesses, independent traders, and hospitality venues.
Voting is open till 12 December👉https://nabma.com/MyFavouriteMarket2026
📬 Your annual waste & recycling leaflet is on its way.
🎄 Festive collections may change, there are no collections on:
• Christmas Day • Boxing Day • New Year’s Day
📅 Check dates & download a copy:
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms...
Thanks for staying organised! 💚
🎄 Festive collections may change, there are no collections on:
• Christmas Day • Boxing Day • New Year’s Day
📅 Check dates & download a copy:
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms...
Thanks for staying organised! 💚
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📬 Your annual waste & recycling leaflet is on its way.
🎄 Festive collections may change, there are no collections on:
• Christmas Day • Boxing Day • New Year’s Day
📅 Check dates & download a copy:
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms...
Thanks for staying organised! 💚
🎄 Festive collections may change, there are no collections on:
• Christmas Day • Boxing Day • New Year’s Day
📅 Check dates & download a copy:
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms...
Thanks for staying organised! 💚
The Pledge is our promise to children and young people about what you can expect from us when you are in care and when you leave care.
Watch the new videos that young people from our in-care and care-experienced groups helped to make
www.bathnes.gov.uk/our-pledge-c...
Watch the new videos that young people from our in-care and care-experienced groups helped to make
www.bathnes.gov.uk/our-pledge-c...
November 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The Pledge is our promise to children and young people about what you can expect from us when you are in care and when you leave care.
Watch the new videos that young people from our in-care and care-experienced groups helped to make
www.bathnes.gov.uk/our-pledge-c...
Watch the new videos that young people from our in-care and care-experienced groups helped to make
www.bathnes.gov.uk/our-pledge-c...
Save energy💡Save money 💰 Save the planet🌍
Join the Home Energy Café at Larkhall Repair Café.
📅 Sat 22 Nov, 10am-1pm, New Oriel Hall, Bath
☕ Coffee +community + energy tips
🏡 Chat with Energy Champions who’ve improved their own homes
🔑 Grants & funding advice
bit.ly/3XEyRpv
Join the Home Energy Café at Larkhall Repair Café.
📅 Sat 22 Nov, 10am-1pm, New Oriel Hall, Bath
☕ Coffee +community + energy tips
🏡 Chat with Energy Champions who’ve improved their own homes
🔑 Grants & funding advice
bit.ly/3XEyRpv
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Save energy💡Save money 💰 Save the planet🌍
Join the Home Energy Café at Larkhall Repair Café.
📅 Sat 22 Nov, 10am-1pm, New Oriel Hall, Bath
☕ Coffee +community + energy tips
🏡 Chat with Energy Champions who’ve improved their own homes
🔑 Grants & funding advice
bit.ly/3XEyRpv
Join the Home Energy Café at Larkhall Repair Café.
📅 Sat 22 Nov, 10am-1pm, New Oriel Hall, Bath
☕ Coffee +community + energy tips
🏡 Chat with Energy Champions who’ve improved their own homes
🔑 Grants & funding advice
bit.ly/3XEyRpv
🚦Two-way temporary signals will be in place on Cleveland Bridge overnight on 20 and 21 November so inspection works can take place.
Pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained throughout.
More details on one.network ➡️https://one.network/?GB146865103
Pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained throughout.
More details on one.network ➡️https://one.network/?GB146865103
November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🚦Two-way temporary signals will be in place on Cleveland Bridge overnight on 20 and 21 November so inspection works can take place.
Pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained throughout.
More details on one.network ➡️https://one.network/?GB146865103
Pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained throughout.
More details on one.network ➡️https://one.network/?GB146865103
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...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:01 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...
Council meets today at 6.30pm.
Agenda and details of the webcast: democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ie...
Watch here bathnes.public-i.tv
You can also watch on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@bathnescouncil
Agenda and details of the webcast: democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ie...
Watch here bathnes.public-i.tv
You can also watch on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@bathnescouncil
November 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Council meets today at 6.30pm.
Agenda and details of the webcast: democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ie...
Watch here bathnes.public-i.tv
You can also watch on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@bathnescouncil
Agenda and details of the webcast: democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ie...
Watch here bathnes.public-i.tv
You can also watch on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@bathnescouncil
Deodorant finished? Don't sweat it!
And don't sweat what to do with the empty aerosol can either. Just pop it into the brown bin for recycling.
Find out more at www.bathnes.gov.uk/green-re...
And don't sweat what to do with the empty aerosol can either. Just pop it into the brown bin for recycling.
Find out more at www.bathnes.gov.uk/green-re...
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Deodorant finished? Don't sweat it!
And don't sweat what to do with the empty aerosol can either. Just pop it into the brown bin for recycling.
Find out more at www.bathnes.gov.uk/green-re...
And don't sweat what to do with the empty aerosol can either. Just pop it into the brown bin for recycling.
Find out more at www.bathnes.gov.uk/green-re...
We’re aware of delays and queuing traffic in central Bath due in part to three-way temporary signals in place at this A36 junction.
We have raised this with the utility provider carrying out the work, and the signals will be manually controlled for the remainder of works.
We have raised this with the utility provider carrying out the work, and the signals will be manually controlled for the remainder of works.
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We’re aware of delays and queuing traffic in central Bath due in part to three-way temporary signals in place at this A36 junction.
We have raised this with the utility provider carrying out the work, and the signals will be manually controlled for the remainder of works.
We have raised this with the utility provider carrying out the work, and the signals will be manually controlled for the remainder of works.
A magical children’s adventure book and a community radio show are two inspiring initiatives from the Ukrainian community the council is championing 👏
Read all about it on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Read all about it on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM
A magical children’s adventure book and a community radio show are two inspiring initiatives from the Ukrainian community the council is championing 👏
Read all about it on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Read all about it on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
📢 RPZ Consultation: New Residents’ Parking Zones in Bath
Have your say on the proposed RPZs:
🗓 Drop-in: Weston Methodist Church, Mon 24 Nov, 3–7pm
💻 Feedback by: Fri 12 Dec, 5pm
🔗 Audley Grove: www.bathnes.gov.uk/audleygr...
🔗 Locksbrook Rd: www.bathnes.gov.uk/locksbro...
Have your say on the proposed RPZs:
🗓 Drop-in: Weston Methodist Church, Mon 24 Nov, 3–7pm
💻 Feedback by: Fri 12 Dec, 5pm
🔗 Audley Grove: www.bathnes.gov.uk/audleygr...
🔗 Locksbrook Rd: www.bathnes.gov.uk/locksbro...
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📢 RPZ Consultation: New Residents’ Parking Zones in Bath
Have your say on the proposed RPZs:
🗓 Drop-in: Weston Methodist Church, Mon 24 Nov, 3–7pm
💻 Feedback by: Fri 12 Dec, 5pm
🔗 Audley Grove: www.bathnes.gov.uk/audleygr...
🔗 Locksbrook Rd: www.bathnes.gov.uk/locksbro...
Have your say on the proposed RPZs:
🗓 Drop-in: Weston Methodist Church, Mon 24 Nov, 3–7pm
💻 Feedback by: Fri 12 Dec, 5pm
🔗 Audley Grove: www.bathnes.gov.uk/audleygr...
🔗 Locksbrook Rd: www.bathnes.gov.uk/locksbro...
We are lucky in B&NES because major emergencies are rare, but it’s important to be prepared. A plan can strengthen your business's ability to cope with a crisis and minimise the impact.
👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Sign up for our free event:
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/bath-a...
👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Sign up for our free event:
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/bath-a...
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We are lucky in B&NES because major emergencies are rare, but it’s important to be prepared. A plan can strengthen your business's ability to cope with a crisis and minimise the impact.
👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Sign up for our free event:
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/bath-a...
👉https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/plan-emergency
Sign up for our free event:
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/bath-a...
A weather warning for ice is in place from 12am tonight until 11am Wednesday.
For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A weather warning for ice is in place from 12am tonight until 11am Wednesday.
For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
The Ben Saunders Foundation in Bath that provides holidays for families with young people with cancer or who have been bereaved has spoken of an “incredibly special” £10,000 donation from Haycombe Cemetery.
Read more on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Read more on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Ben Saunders Foundation in Bath that provides holidays for families with young people with cancer or who have been bereaved has spoken of an “incredibly special” £10,000 donation from Haycombe Cemetery.
Read more on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Read more on our Newsroom:
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
It's that time of year again 🗓️❄️
Our gritters did their first run since March yesterday evening.
We'll provide a round-the-clock winter service to help keep priority routes open for our residents when the temperatures drop.
More details on our Newsroom 🔗
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Our gritters did their first run since March yesterday evening.
We'll provide a round-the-clock winter service to help keep priority routes open for our residents when the temperatures drop.
More details on our Newsroom 🔗
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's that time of year again 🗓️❄️
Our gritters did their first run since March yesterday evening.
We'll provide a round-the-clock winter service to help keep priority routes open for our residents when the temperatures drop.
More details on our Newsroom 🔗
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Our gritters did their first run since March yesterday evening.
We'll provide a round-the-clock winter service to help keep priority routes open for our residents when the temperatures drop.
More details on our Newsroom 🔗
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
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...
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...
November 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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...
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...
Last chance to have your say! Bath & North East Somerset Council and Healthwatch want to hear your views on how digital technology can support adult social care. Complete our short survey before 21 November: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Dig...
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Last chance to have your say! Bath & North East Somerset Council and Healthwatch want to hear your views on how digital technology can support adult social care. Complete our short survey before 21 November: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Dig...
Dorothy House is offering a Christmas tree collection service for residents in:
📍 BA1, BA2, BA3, BA15, BS31, BS39 & BS40
Last year, your generosity helped raise an incredible £121,317.29 to support their vital care work 💜
🌟 Registration is now open: www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/get...
📍 BA1, BA2, BA3, BA15, BS31, BS39 & BS40
Last year, your generosity helped raise an incredible £121,317.29 to support their vital care work 💜
🌟 Registration is now open: www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/get...
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Dorothy House is offering a Christmas tree collection service for residents in:
📍 BA1, BA2, BA3, BA15, BS31, BS39 & BS40
Last year, your generosity helped raise an incredible £121,317.29 to support their vital care work 💜
🌟 Registration is now open: www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/get...
📍 BA1, BA2, BA3, BA15, BS31, BS39 & BS40
Last year, your generosity helped raise an incredible £121,317.29 to support their vital care work 💜
🌟 Registration is now open: www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/get...
Wessex Water are carrying out repair works at the A36 junction of Bathwick Street, Sydney Place and Beckford Road.
🚦Three-way temp signals in place
ℹ️ one.network/?GB146748567
Delays may occur, please plan your journeys around peak times.
See all roadworks on one.network
🚦Three-way temp signals in place
ℹ️ one.network/?GB146748567
Delays may occur, please plan your journeys around peak times.
See all roadworks on one.network
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Wessex Water are carrying out repair works at the A36 junction of Bathwick Street, Sydney Place and Beckford Road.
🚦Three-way temp signals in place
ℹ️ one.network/?GB146748567
Delays may occur, please plan your journeys around peak times.
See all roadworks on one.network
🚦Three-way temp signals in place
ℹ️ one.network/?GB146748567
Delays may occur, please plan your journeys around peak times.
See all roadworks on one.network
📌Has your community group, school or parish thought about how to prepare for and respond to emergencies to protect their families, neighbours and staff?
Come along to our Community Resilience Day for ideas and expert help.
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/bath-a...
Come along to our Community Resilience Day for ideas and expert help.
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/bath-a...
November 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
📌Has your community group, school or parish thought about how to prepare for and respond to emergencies to protect their families, neighbours and staff?
Come along to our Community Resilience Day for ideas and expert help.
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/bath-a...
Come along to our Community Resilience Day for ideas and expert help.
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/bath-a...
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 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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-...
Live Well B&NES online directory. Information, support and signposting for families, children & young people with additional needs and adults needing care or support.
www.livewell.bathnes.gov.uk
Follow Live Well B&NES on Facebook and Instagram
www.livewell.bathnes.gov.uk
Follow Live Well B&NES on Facebook and Instagram
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Live Well B&NES online directory. Information, support and signposting for families, children & young people with additional needs and adults needing care or support.
www.livewell.bathnes.gov.uk
Follow Live Well B&NES on Facebook and Instagram
www.livewell.bathnes.gov.uk
Follow Live Well B&NES on Facebook and Instagram
We’re inviting feedback on plans for residents’ parking in Audley Grove and Edward Street and also the Locksbrook Road area. Have your say by 5pm on Fri 12 December.
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/audleygr...
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/locksbro...
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/audleygr...
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/locksbro...
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We’re inviting feedback on plans for residents’ parking in Audley Grove and Edward Street and also the Locksbrook Road area. Have your say by 5pm on Fri 12 December.
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/audleygr...
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/locksbro...
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/audleygr...
🔗 www.bathnes.gov.uk/locksbro...
It will be recommended to a meeting of the full Council on 20 November that Sophie Broadfield is appointed as the next Chief Executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Sophie will replace Will Godfrey, who is retiring at the end of December.
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Sophie will replace Will Godfrey, who is retiring at the end of December.
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
November 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
It will be recommended to a meeting of the full Council on 20 November that Sophie Broadfield is appointed as the next Chief Executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Sophie will replace Will Godfrey, who is retiring at the end of December.
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Sophie will replace Will Godfrey, who is retiring at the end of December.
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...
Having a pre-Christmas clear out? Don’t get caught out by a #RubbishDeal
If you hand your rubbish over to an unlicensed waste carrier – and they dump it illegally – YOU could be held responsible.
Protect yourself and your community.
If you hand your rubbish over to an unlicensed waste carrier – and they dump it illegally – YOU could be held responsible.
Protect yourself and your community.
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Having a pre-Christmas clear out? Don’t get caught out by a #RubbishDeal
If you hand your rubbish over to an unlicensed waste carrier – and they dump it illegally – YOU could be held responsible.
Protect yourself and your community.
If you hand your rubbish over to an unlicensed waste carrier – and they dump it illegally – YOU could be held responsible.
Protect yourself and your community.