Bath Fire Station Closes as Demolition and Rebuild Begin Tuesday, March 3, 2026 bath firestation demolition rebuild avonfire emergencyservices heritage architecture publicsafety temporarysite Bath Fire Station has officially closed its doors after nearly 90 years of service, making way for a modern rebuild to better serve the community. On February 26, firefighters held a poignant farewell as fire engines and … Read More
Firefighters Praise Approval of New Bath Fire Station Amid Heritage Debate Friday, November 21, 2025 bath firestation heritage firefighters architecture sustainability construction safety mollygerrard avonfirerescue Bath’s firefighters expressed their gratitude following the unanimous approval by Bath and North East Somerset Council to build a new fire station, replacing the current one dating back to the 1930s. The decision, made on … Read More
Demolition of Historic Bath Fire Station Approved Despite Ongoing Grade II Listing Review Wednesday, November 19, 2025 bath firestation demolition heritage conservation architecture fireservice planning restoration mollygerrard Bath and North East Somerset Council has granted approval to demolish the ageing Bath Fire Station and construct a new, state-of-the-art facility in its place. This decision comes despite ongoing government review of whether … Read More
Bath Fire Station Faces Critical Demolition Vote Amid Grade II Listing Review Tuesday, November 18, 2025 bath firestation demolition historicpreservation architecture listing firefighters wellbeing planning heritage Bath’s iconic 1930s art deco fire station is at the center of a heated debate as the government reviews its earlier decision to deny it Grade II listed status. The local council is set to vote tomorrow on whether to approve … Read More
Bath’s Iconic 1930s Fire Station Faces Demolition After Listing Rejection Monday, October 6, 2025 bath firestation architecture artdeco historicpreservation demolition avonfirerescue mollygerrard twentiethcenturysociety heritage The distinctive Art Deco fire station adjacent to Cleveland Bridge in Bath, described as “classically beautiful,” will not receive listed status, the government has decided. This rare 1930s building, designed … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Replace Bath’s Historic Fire Station with Modern Facility Wednesday, July 30, 2025 firestation bath avon redevelopment architecture firefighting wellbeing heritage safety modernisation Bath’s iconic fire station near Cleveland Bridge, an Art Deco gem from 1938, is set to be demolished and replaced with a modern facility. Avon Fire and Rescue Service has submitted a planning application to Bath and North … Read More