'Too many' family homes in stunning UK city being turned to HMOs Wednesday, September 24, 2025 housing bath hmos familyhomes counciltax students policy localgovernment planning property Bath and North East Somerset Council is taking action to address the growing concern over family homes being transformed into houses of multiple occupation (HMOs). At a full council meeting on September 18, councillors … Read More
Blow to Bath as Beloved Independent Pet Shop Closes Its Doors Tuesday, September 23, 2025 bath pets petshop closure moorlandroad independent smallbusiness retail community localeconomy In a heartfelt announcement, Park Pets, a beloved independent pet shop in Bath, has confirmed it will close permanently after failing to finalize a sale with a prospective new owner. The shop, nestled in the bustling Moorland … Read More
Sports Camp in Bath Earns High Praise from Ofsted Tuesday, September 23, 2025 ofsted bath sports children confidence education camp activities independence socialskills sport The Progressive Sports Active Camp in Bath has received outstanding feedback in its recent Ofsted inspection. Hosting 60 children aged four to 12 at Wellsway School during school holidays, the camp offers a broad range of … Read More
Full List of Candidates Set to Contest Bath Council Byelection Tuesday, September 23, 2025 byelection bath council libdem election candidates health resignation conservative independent A competitive field of seven candidates is set to vie for the Widcombe and Lyncombe ward seat in the upcoming Bath and North East Somerset Council byelection on October 9. The election follows the resignation of Liberal … Read More
Teacher Comes Full Circle Returning as Deputy Head at Former Primary School Monday, September 22, 2025 education farmborough primary teaching leadership school deputyhead thepartnershiptrust bath career Matthew Brinkworth’s journey has come full circle, as he returns to the primary school where he was once a pupil—this time stepping into the role of Deputy Head Teacher. Nearly 30 years after first enrolling at Farmborough … Read More
Somerset House Prices Update: Rising Costs Across the County Monday, September 22, 2025 somerset houseprices propertymarket bath northsomerset ukhousing pricetrends london northeast affordablehousing House prices in Somerset are showing a mixed picture, with declines in Bath and North East Somerset but growth in other parts of the county. According to the Office for National Statistics, the average home in Bath and North … Read More