Bath’s £250k Boost for School Streets: Waiting at the Barrier for Lasting Change 10 April 2025 / 10 April 2025 by mollyscottcato Bath and North East Somerset is set to see real progress on School Streets, thanks to £250,000 in funding from Clean Air Zone (CAZ) reserves. This long-awaited step will help create safer, healthier streets for children and families walking or cycling to school, reducing congestion and pollution at the school gates. But concerns are growing […] Read more » Bath
Decline in Bus Services Across Bath and North East Somerset Exposed by Government Report 3 April 2025 / 3 April 2025 by mollyscottcato From: Bath and North East Somerset Green Group (News Release) FAO News Editors, Political Editors Saturday 29th March 2025 **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** [STARTS] Decline in Bus Services Across Bath and North East Somerset Exposed by Government Report The UK government’s latest official bus statistics report has revealed a concerning decline in bus services across Bath and […] Read more » BANES Bath buses transport
Widcombe Hill Plans not Safe for All 7 March 2025 by mollyscottcato 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 » Bath traffic
East of Bath Deserves Better: A win for the community! 26 February 2025 / 26 February 2025 by mollyscottcato 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 » BANES Bath
Bath is not a Billboard 12 February 2025 / 12 February 2025 by mollyscottcato The recent approval of a Christmas advertisement projection near Bath Abbey has sparked debate over the commercialisation of the city’s historic spaces. Campaigners and heritage groups have raised concerns that such decisions could impact Bath’s UNESCO World Heritage status. The projection, originally approved for York Street adjacent to the Abbey, was scheduled to run after […] Read more » Badvertising Bath billboard
B&NES Greens Demand Urgent Action to Tackle Housing Crisis 25 November 2024 by mollyscottcato 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: […] Read more » BANES Bath housing
Greens Demand Action on Vision Zero to End Road Deaths in B&NES 20 November 2024 / 20 November 2024 by mollyscottcato 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 […] Read more » BANES Bath road safety traffic vision zero
Greens push to get bath’s rural buses back on track 17 October 2024 / 17 October 2024 by mollyscottcato Following ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of the WESTlink bus scheme, Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Greens are calling for a comprehensive review and restructuring of rural bus services to ensure better connectivity for residents. WESTlink was introduced to bridge the gap where bus services have been lost, connecting rural residents with areas where […] Read more » Bath buses rural transport
