Revised Plans Approved for Bungalow Garden Cul-de-Sac Despite Concerns Saturday, June 20, 2026 saltford development planning bungalows council overdevelopment housing bathnes culdesac approval Plans to construct a cul-de-sac within the garden of a bungalow in Saltford have been approved following a reduction in the number of houses proposed. The initial plan to demolish 22 The Tynings and replace it with five … Read More
Peasedown St John Farm Shop Triumphs in Planning Dispute Thursday, May 14, 2026 knollfarm planningappeal peasedownstjohn bathnes localcouncil aerodrome barnconstruction landuse planninglaw appealvictory Knoll Farm’s proposed barn construction in Peasedown St John has secured a victory following a planning appeal against Bath & North East Somerset Council. The council initially rejected the farm’s application to build two … Read More
Council Opposes Plan to Privatise Hundreds of NHS Bank Staff Roles Thursday, May 7, 2026 nhs privatisation bath ruh pulse staffing pensions healthcare employment bathnes A councillor has strongly criticised plans to transfer hundreds of NHS bank staff across Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire to the private company Pulse, describing the move as “not acceptable.” The Royal United … Read More
Strike Ballot Launched Over Pay Dispute at Bath and North East Somerset Council Monday, January 19, 2026 strike paydispute socialcare bathnes unison morale council industrialaction bob workforce Children’s social care workers at Bath and North East Somerset Council are preparing to strike following contentious pay changes that have left morale severely damaged. This week, team managers and deputy managers in the … Read More
Bath and North East Somerset May Enforce Stricter Environmental Rules for New Housing Developments Monday, October 27, 2025 biodiversity planning climate development environment sustainability housing bath bathnes localplan Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Council is poised to introduce some of the country’s most stringent environmental standards for new housing developments. Building on its pioneering stance in addressing the climate … Read More
Calls to Save £174k by Not Replacing Bath and North East Somerset CEO Monday, July 28, 2025 ceo bathnes localgovernment costcutting leadership retirement council finance bureaucracy politics Bath and North East Somerset Council faces a decision on whether to replace its chief executive officer, Will Godfrey, who is stepping down next year after six years at the helm. Godfrey, currently earning £174,199 annually, … Read More