Bath Woman Awarded £32,000 After Unnecessary Thumb Surgery Due to Bizarre NHS Mix-Up Saturday, June 27, 2026 nhs bath medicalerror surgery thumbinjury misdiagnosis compensation complexregionalpain scrutiny patientsafety A 37-year-old woman from Bath has been awarded £32,000 in compensation after undergoing an unnecessary thumb operation caused by a series of medical errors at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH). Misdiagnosed with a torn thumb … Read More
Government Forces Bath and North East Somerset to Double Housing Targets and Weaken Green Planning Rules Sunday, May 31, 2026 housing planning environment government council bath development biodiversity policy scrutiny Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset have expressed frustration after the government imposed significant changes on the council’s housing policies. With the upcoming submission of their new “local plan” — a blueprint … Read More
‘Privatisation through the back door’ at Bath’s hospital as hundreds of staff to be handed to private company Thursday, May 21, 2026 privatisation nhs bath hospital budget pensions staffing healthcare unison scrutiny Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering appealing to the government to block what it describes as “privatisation by the back door” at the Royal United Hospital (RUH) in Bath. The NHS trust managing the hospital … Read More
Winifred’s Lane Closure in Bath to Remain Despite Rising Traffic Concerns Thursday, February 26, 2026 winifredslane bath traffic liveableneighbourhoods closure scrutiny council pedestriansafety community transportation sport The decision to permanently close Winifred’s Lane in Bath has been upheld following a council scrutiny panel vote that dismissed calls to reopen the road. This move comes despite warnings from residents who claim the closure … Read More
Decision to Keep Controversial Bath LTN Faces Scrutiny Over Safety Concerns Wednesday, February 11, 2026 bath ltn winifredslane traffic safety schoolchildren council opposition liveableneighbourhood scrutiny A group of nine opposition councillors from Bath and North East Somerset Council has called for a review of the council’s decision to permanently close Winifred’s Lane as part of a liveable neighbourhood (LTN) scheme. … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Proposed Closure of Hospital Beds in Somerset Saturday, August 16, 2025 somerset healthcare hospitals beds community closure nhs scrutiny consultation glastonbury Wells City Council has voiced strong concerns over the proposed closure or repurposing of 20 beds at West Mendip Hospital in Glastonbury, along with additional changes at Shepton Mallet’s healthcare facilities. These changes … Read More