Parking Permit Farce Ends in Victory for Overlooked Bath Residents 11 April 2025 / 16 April 2025 by dominictristram After nearly two years of confusion, contradictory messages, and delay, residents of Lambridge in Bath have finally been told they can buy parking permits under the Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) scheme in Walcot. The confirmation, which came via email on 31st March 2025, ends a long and frustrating battle for residents of Eastville, Eastville Lodge […] Read more »
Decline in Bus Services Across Bath and North East Somerset Exposed by Government Report 29 March 2025 / 31 March 2025 by dominictristram The UK government’s latest official bus statistics report has revealed a concerning decline in bus services across Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES). Despite claims of bus ridership growth, B&NES continues to fall behind national and regional averages for bus service frequency and passenger journeys. The data shows a sharp drop in bus journeys per […] Read more »
Parish and town councils in B&NES benefit from funding to support environmental projects 27 March 2025 / 27 March 2025 by dominictristram A footbridge to improve woodland access, a retrofitted community room providing a safe place in a flooding emergency and village hall solar panels are among the improvements that have been realised in communities across Bath and North East Somerset. Nine projects in B&NES which all have a positive impact on the environment or biodiversity were […] Read more »
Bristol Proves It’s Possible: Time for BANES to Extend Free Bus Travel for Disabled People 22 March 2025 / 27 March 2025 by dominictristram Bristol City Council has announced it will extend all-day free bus travel for disabled residents from 6 April 2025. Just last month, however, Bath & North East Somerset (BANES) rejected this idea, claiming it wasn’t possible—and even criticised Green councillors for proposing it. Now, the BANES Green councillors are demanding the council rethink its position […] Read more »
Green Party councillors Gather Community to Shape the Future of Transport in East Bath 20 March 2025 / 25 March 2025 by dominictristram On Wednesday evening, 19 March, Green Party councillors for Lambridge Joanna Wright and Saskia Heijltjes hosted a lively public meeting at the New Oriel Hall to discuss transport issues in East Bath, following the cancellation of the Camden Road bus gate. The Cabinet Member for highways, Cllr Manda Rigby and officer Chris Major from the […] Read more »
East of Bath Deserves Better: A win for the community! 6 March 2025 / 12 March 2025 by dominictristram In a monumental U-turn, the Liberal Democrat-led Council has scrapped the controversial Camden Road bus gate after a storm of public opposition. The proposed scheme, which was meant to reduce traffic and improve air quality, instead triggered a fierce backlash from residents. Many argued that the bus gate would rather push traffic into already congested […] Read more »
Widcombe Hill Plans Not Safe For All 25 February 2025 / 12 March 2025 by dominictristram Proposed safety improvements for Widcombe Hill have sparked concern among cycling advocates, as plans to install speed cushions on this key route could make conditions more dangerous for those on bikes. Widcombe Hill, one of the links for staff and students travelling to the University of Bath, has long been recognised as a hazardous road. […] Read more »
Balancing the Books, Not the Budget: B&NES Deserves Better 25 February 2025 / 11 March 2025 by dominictristram Bath and North East Somerset’s proposed budget is a missed opportunity to tackle pressing local issues. With cuts to essential services, including adult and child social care, charities, and social enterprises, we are already feeling the strain. While council reserves grow, vital services supporting the most vulnerable are underfunded, and the consequences will be severe […] Read more »
Bath Drops the Ball on Nature’s Rights, Maidstone Plants the Seed 25 February 2025 / 3 March 2025 by dominictristram Maidstone Borough Council has become the first in the UK to enshrine the Rights of Nature into statutory council decision-making, taking a historic step towards protecting the environment by granting legal rights to nature, such as rivers, forests, and ecosystems. This groundbreaking move stands in stark contrast to Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES), […] Read more »
School Streets: A Green Win, But Is the Council Cutting Corners? 10 February 2025 / 11 February 2025 by dominictristram After years of Green campaigning, School Streets are finally set to be introduced in Bath and North East Somerset. The council’s new budget includes £87,000 for schemes at three primary schools. Greens are celebrating the introduction of School Streets in Bath and North East Somerset, but serious questions remain. For the last two years, the […] Read more »
