Controversial Bath Solar Farm Gets Green Light Despite Public Opposition Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solar bath greenbelt planning opposition renewable heritage environment climate council Councillors from Bath and North East Somerset Council have approved plans for a small but contentious solar farm near the scenic Bath skyline trail. The project, proposed by retired professor Dr Alyson Warhurst, involves … Read More
Calls to Limit Political Campaign Leaflets to Two Per Year to Reduce Environmental Impact Wednesday, March 18, 2026 campaign leaflets environment climate politics council bath conservation sustainability paper Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are advocating for a cap on the number of political leaflets distributed by local politicians, suggesting a strict limit of two leaflets per year. This motion, driven by Independent … Read More
Calls to Limit Political Campaign Leaflets to Two Annually to Reduce Environmental Impact Wednesday, March 18, 2026 environment climate leaflets campaigning sustainability bath banes politics elections paper A push is underway in Bath and North East Somerset to limit the distribution of political campaign leaflets to just two per year, aiming to reduce environmental harm caused by excessive paper use. Independent and Conservative … Read More
Bath WWII Veteran, 100, Finally Receives War Medals After 80 Years Wednesday, March 18, 2026 veteran medals worldwarii bath royalnavy military recognition legacy centenarian carehome Jack Rugg, a 100-year-old World War II veteran from Bath, has finally been awarded his war medals after an extraordinary wait of 80 years. Joining the Royal Navy at just 16, Jack served his country bravely during the war, but … Read More
Bath Second World War Veteran Receives Long-Awaited War Medals After 80 Years Wednesday, March 18, 2026 veteran war medals royalnavy bath worldwarii centenarian military honor remembrance Jack Rugg, a centenarian and Second World War veteran from Bath, has finally been awarded his well-deserved war medals after an 80-year wait. Growing up in Bath, Jack joined the Royal Navy at just 16 to serve his country … Read More
Children’s Social Care Managers Set to Strike Over Pay and Progression Dispute Wednesday, March 18, 2026 strike socialcare unison pay progression regrading council protest bath staffrights Tomorrow (March 19), 28 social care managers and deputy managers from Bath and North East Somerset Council will stage a one-day strike, reigniting industrial action previously suspended. The group plans to picket outside … Read More