Bath Fashion Museum Advances Towards Reopening with Planning Application Submitted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 bath fashion museum postoffice heritage accessibility northgatesquare planning culture restoration The highly anticipated reopening of the Bath Fashion Museum has taken a major step forward with the submission of a detailed planning application to Bath and North East Somerset Council. The museum will be housed in the … Read More
Lifeline for South Somerset Carnival Clubs as New Construction Sheds Get Approval Tuesday, January 27, 2026 southsomerset carnival storage construction planning community culture council heritage somerset The future of South Somerset’s carnival scene is set to improve with the approval of plans for a new facility dedicated to constructing and storing carnival carts. This development offers a much-needed solution to the … Read More
Why We Should Embrace Solar Panel Projects in Bath Without Complaints Sunday, January 25, 2026 climate solar renewable environment bath sustainability conservation greenenergy heritage noise Many people want to protect the environment—until it becomes even slightly inconvenient. Councils, businesses, and politicians tasked with addressing climate change often face backlash because their efforts seem to ask for no … Read More
Hundreds Oppose Solar Panel Project in Bath’s Iconic Beauty Spot Friday, January 16, 2026 solar bath controversy heritage environment renewable conservation community tourism climate Controversy surrounds plans to install 320 solar panels on one of Bath’s most cherished scenic areas, the Bath Skyline Walk at Widcombe Hill near Rainbow Wood. The application, submitted by Dr. Alyson Warhurst of Rainbow Wood … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Council’s Long-Term Misuse of Historic Building Wednesday, January 14, 2026 council historic building heritage preservation community misuse conservation deterioration exploitation For the last five decades, the council has been using a historic building in ways that many believe have compromised its heritage value. Community members and heritage advocates argue that the building has been ‘used and … Read More
Fire-risk Cladding Removal and Historic Almshouse Expansion Among Key Planning Proposals in Bath and North Somerset Sunday, January 11, 2026 cladding fire-safety almshouse bath clevedon planning heritage accessibility housing conservation In Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset, a variety of planning applications continue to shape the region’s future. Among the most notable proposals are plans to remove flammable cladding from apartments in Clevedon … Read More