Controversy Surrounds Bath's Liveable Neighbourhood Programme Thursday, February 1, 2024 bath traffic safety neighborhood council petition residents children schools consultation Bath’s proposed traffic measures have sparked controversy among residents, with concerns raised about the potential impact on safety, particularly for children. The liveable neighbourhood programme by Bath and North … Read More
Community Rallies Around Twin Sons After Radstock Dad's Death Thursday, January 18, 2024 radstock community father cancer support fundraiser children twin sons loss generosity The Radstock community has rallied around twin boys after their “lovely” and “genuine” father, Milan Svoboda, passed away from a Grade IV Glioblastoma, a fast-growing and aggressive brain tumor. Milan, … Read More
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse meets with Weston All Saints Primary School Equalities Team Tuesday, January 16, 2024 bath mp wera hobhouse weston all saints primary school equalities team send equality rights children democracy Students at Weston All Saints Primary School in Bath participated in an insightful dialogue on equality and children’s rights, facilitated by a visit from Member of Parliament Wera Hobhouse. The school’s pupil … Read More
Government Criticized for Failing SEND Children on Free School Meals Sunday, January 14, 2024 children special needs disabilities free school meals government mps guidance dietary needs legal right intervention MPs have criticized the government for failing to ensure that thousands of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive their legal entitlement to free school meals. During a Parliamentary debate on … Read More
New Somerset Special School Approved Despite Local Opposition Thursday, December 14, 2023 somerset school special education opposition children approval local needs mental health Despite facing strong opposition from some locals, plans for a much-needed special school in a Somerset village have been given the green light. The new school, a permanent home for Lime Hills Academy, will cater to 65 … Read More
Council Puts Hold on Accepting Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children in Somerset Area Wednesday, November 29, 2023 council asylum children services budget financial unaccompanied vulnerability funding responsibility Bath and North East Somerset Council is taking a stance against accepting more unaccompanied asylum seeking children into its care due to financial constraints. The council, which has taken in 32 such children in the last … Read More