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11 December 2024 / 13 December 2024 by dominictristram
Plans for a new recycling centre on Locksbrook Road in Bath have caused concern among residents and organisations, with over 160 objections submitted during the consultation. Critics say the plans don’t address key issues like traffic safety, accessibility, or environmental impact. Locksbrook Road is already a busy and narrow area. Adding more vehicles queuing for […]
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11 December 2024 / 12 December 2024 by dominictristram
Alice Park in Bath has been selected as one of just 49 locations across the UK to receive a symbolic ‘Tree of Hope’ sapling, grown from seeds of the beloved Sycamore Gap tree. This initiative follows the tragic felling of the iconic tree and aims to spread a powerful message of resilience, renewal, and hope. […]
2 December 2024 / 4 December 2024 by dominictristram
Bath’s Green Councillors are calling for urgent improvements to the city’s Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling Links (BWWCL) scheme, warning that key shortcomings could undermine its ability to create a safer, healthier, and more connected city. While supporting the vision behind the scheme, they stress the importance of adhering to national standards, addressing safety concerns, and […]
29 November 2024 / 3 December 2024 by dominictristram
Councillor Joanna Wright, leader of the Green Group of councillors on Bath and North East Somerset Council, has shared her prepared statement following its omission from the full council meeting on 21 November 2024. The statement, which provides an update on the Green Party’s Peace Motion passed in July 2024 and highlights the importance of […]
21 November 2024 / 21 November 2024 by dominictristram
Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), a region renowned for its heritage and vibrant community, is facing a critical housing crisis. In a motion tabled by the Green Group, the Council is called to adopt comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding housing affordability and prioritising local residents over short-term holiday rentals. Key Points of the Motion: […]
Lambridge Councillor, Joanna Wright, Leader of the Green Group at Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) Council, delivered a critical speech at Thursday’s Full Council meeting, voicing concerns over the lack of transparency in implementing the unanimously passed Peace Motion from July 2024. The speech was given as protestors gathered outside the Guildhall, calling out […]
Tonight, the Liberal Democrats tabled a motion on bus services. A recent report from Friends of the Earth reveals that bus services in Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) have been cut by 60% since 2010—the sharpest decline in the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) region. This drastic reduction has left many vulnerable residents—elderly […]
The Green Party’s community meeting at the New Oriel Hall on 20th November drew a packed hall, with attendees queuing out the door. Residents from Walcot, Lambridge, and nearby areas shared their views on the proposed Camden Road bus gate, part of the new London Road and Snow Hill area Liveable Neighbourhood (LN) plan. The […]
18 November 2024 / 22 November 2024 by dominictristram
Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Greens are calling for immediate action on the Vision Zero motion, passed unanimously in November last year, to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries by 2030. Despite expectations that Vision Zero would be on the agenda for last Thursday’s Climate Emergency and Sustainability Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel, it […]
1 November 2024 / 22 November 2024 by dominictristram
Annual awards which recognise people who make life better for others in their community have been launched for 2024 by Bath & North East Somerset Council and its partners. Nominations are now open for the Community Awards which acknowledge volunteers, carers, charities, or employees who make exceptional contributions to their communities. The awards were officially launched at […]
