Wednesday, 27 February 2008
Save our Post office fight
We are pleased to be able to tell you that both Twerton High Street & Moorland Road Post offices have survived this round of the governments closure programme although we are concerned that this may not always be the case in the Future.
Whilst we received a reprieve other areas were not so lucky. Post offices that the Government wants to consult about closing are Bathford Post Office, Bear Flat, Claremont, and Lower Weston.
We will continue to campaign to keep all our Post offices open as we feel that they are a valuable part of our community.
If you have not already done so please sign our online petition at
ourcampaign.org.uk/savebathspostoffices
We will be working with our local MP Don Foster who has been working hard to try to keep our post offices open.
Don Foster said, "The Government has withdrawn services from the Post Office left, right and centre over the years, and before them the Conservatives closed 3,000. The two major parties look at the Post Office on purely economic grounds, and not as the vital service it provides to the community.
"Once again, it is the elderly and vulnerable that are the worst hit by these closures. The knock-on effect on other local shops can be catastrophic. In Mount Rd, where they lost their Post Office in the last round of cuts, one local trader told me his takings had dropped by 15%.
"I will be working hard and campaigning against these closures across Bath where local communities will be losing an important asset. It is time that Labour and the Conservatives stood up and realised that the Post Office is of huge social benefit, and is not just a business."
Whilst we received a reprieve other areas were not so lucky. Post offices that the Government wants to consult about closing are Bathford Post Office, Bear Flat, Claremont, and Lower Weston.
We will continue to campaign to keep all our Post offices open as we feel that they are a valuable part of our community.
If you have not already done so please sign our online petition at
ourcampaign.org.uk/savebathspostoffices
We will be working with our local MP Don Foster who has been working hard to try to keep our post offices open.
Don Foster said, "The Government has withdrawn services from the Post Office left, right and centre over the years, and before them the Conservatives closed 3,000. The two major parties look at the Post Office on purely economic grounds, and not as the vital service it provides to the community.
"Once again, it is the elderly and vulnerable that are the worst hit by these closures. The knock-on effect on other local shops can be catastrophic. In Mount Rd, where they lost their Post Office in the last round of cuts, one local trader told me his takings had dropped by 15%.
"I will be working hard and campaigning against these closures across Bath where local communities will be losing an important asset. It is time that Labour and the Conservatives stood up and realised that the Post Office is of huge social benefit, and is not just a business."
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Wednesday, 20 February 2008
Local Planning applications
There are two planning applications registered this week in Westmoreland.
The first is at 80 West Avenue Bath at the proposal is for the erection of a single storey rear extension. The application was registered on 12th February and a decision on this application needs to be made by 8th April.
The application number is 08/00340/FUL and you can view the application by following the link on the application number.
The second application is for external alterations to the sash windows on these Grade II listed buildings at 6-8 Charlton Buildings Lower Bristol Road it was registered 31st January and a decision needs to be made on this application by 27th March.
The application number is 08/00401/LBA and you can view the application by following the link on the application number.
Any representations on these applications should be made in writing to Development Control, Trimbridge House, Trim Street, Bath BA1 2DP. Alternatively representations can be made using the Planning Service pages of the Council's website http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/. All representations must arrive no later than the 15th March 2008.
Please also let us your councillors know your thoughts on these applications.
The first is at 80 West Avenue Bath at the proposal is for the erection of a single storey rear extension. The application was registered on 12th February and a decision on this application needs to be made by 8th April.
The application number is 08/00340/FUL and you can view the application by following the link on the application number.
The second application is for external alterations to the sash windows on these Grade II listed buildings at 6-8 Charlton Buildings Lower Bristol Road it was registered 31st January and a decision needs to be made on this application by 27th March.
The application number is 08/00401/LBA and you can view the application by following the link on the application number.
Any representations on these applications should be made in writing to Development Control, Trimbridge House, Trim Street, Bath BA1 2DP. Alternatively representations can be made using the Planning Service pages of the Council's website http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/. All representations must arrive no later than the 15th March 2008.
Please also let us your councillors know your thoughts on these applications.
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Monday, 18 February 2008
Westmoreland Ward Road Reports 18th Feb
The Latest road reports show quite a bit of potential disruption in the Westmoreland area.
Please follow the Link Westmoreland to see the latest reports.
Please follow the Link Westmoreland to see the latest reports.
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Wednesday, 13 February 2008
Westmoreland Ward Surgery 16th February Twerton Village Hall
Don Foster MP in conjunction with Westmoreland and Twerton Councillors will be holding a ward surgery at Twerton Village Hall on Saturday 16th February from 10am till 12noon.
Please come along and see Don or your local councillors about any matter that you may have a concern about.
Please come along and see Don or your local councillors about any matter that you may have a concern about.
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Wednesday, 13 February 2008
Road Reports for our local area.
There are a number of road works planned in the Westmoreland area over the next few weeks that we thought that you might like to know about.
Please follow the Link Westmoreland to view the latest road works that may affect your travel to work.
Please follow the Link Westmoreland to view the latest road works that may affect your travel to work.
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Monday, 11 February 2008
Planning applications this week in Westmoreland Bath
We have two registered planning applications this week if you have any comments then please contact us.
Westmoreland App Ref: 08/00227/FUL
Parish: N/A
Registered: 8th February 2008 Expiry Date: 9th May 2008
Location: 1 Lymore Close Southdown Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1BX
Grid Ref: (E)373192 - (N)163970 LB Grade: N/A
Proposal: Erection of 10 no. two storey dwellings with associated parking and garaging on land originally called Lymore yard
Ward: Westmoreland App Ref: 08/00360/FUL
Parish: N/A
Registered: 25th January 2008 Expiry Date: 21st March 2008
Location: 2 Victoria Buildings Twerton Bath BA2 3EH
Grid Ref: (E)374045 - (N)164770 LB Grade: II
Proposal: Change of use from retail (Use Class A1) to restaurants/cafes (Use Class A3) with minor alterations to the toilet area
Any representations on these applications should be made in writing to Development Control, Trimbridge House, Trim Street, Bath BA1 2DP. Alternatively representations can be made using the Planning Service pages of the Council's website http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/. All representation must arrive no later than the 13th March 2008. Please also let us have your comments.
Westmoreland App Ref: 08/00227/FUL
Parish: N/A
Registered: 8th February 2008 Expiry Date: 9th May 2008
Location: 1 Lymore Close Southdown Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1BX
Grid Ref: (E)373192 - (N)163970 LB Grade: N/A
Proposal: Erection of 10 no. two storey dwellings with associated parking and garaging on land originally called Lymore yard
Ward: Westmoreland App Ref: 08/00360/FUL
Parish: N/A
Registered: 25th January 2008 Expiry Date: 21st March 2008
Location: 2 Victoria Buildings Twerton Bath BA2 3EH
Grid Ref: (E)374045 - (N)164770 LB Grade: II
Proposal: Change of use from retail (Use Class A1) to restaurants/cafes (Use Class A3) with minor alterations to the toilet area
Any representations on these applications should be made in writing to Development Control, Trimbridge House, Trim Street, Bath BA1 2DP. Alternatively representations can be made using the Planning Service pages of the Council's website http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/. All representation must arrive no later than the 13th March 2008. Please also let us have your comments.
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Friday, 08 February 2008
Rugby club's new youth section starting up
Stothert & Pitt Rugby Football Club, of the Somerset Premier League, based at Bath Road, Corston are forming a New Youth Rugby section for boys and girls 11-16 years old. The first Coaching session is on Sunday March 2nd at 10.00am at our Corston Headquarters (on the A4 Bristol Road - half a mile past the Globe Inn).
First matches will be in April and a full season of fixtures next season (starting September) is planned. Visit the club website for club information http://www.stotherandpittrfc.co.uk/ and to register your interest please contact Tony Adams - 01225 404048 (home) or 01749 333523 (work)
First matches will be in April and a full season of fixtures next season (starting September) is planned. Visit the club website for club information http://www.stotherandpittrfc.co.uk/ and to register your interest please contact Tony Adams - 01225 404048 (home) or 01749 333523 (work)
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Wednesday, 06 February 2008
Moravian Church Coronation Ave
The much talked about planning matters at Moravian Church are coming to a conclusion. Your councillors have met with the applicants who want to put 11 flats into a converted building.
The applicant has made alterations to the plans after a meeting with local residents, and they have now gone back and amended their plans in line with resident's comments.
The applicant is a local firm that is keen to work alongside residents and to ensure that residents are happy with their proposals.
If you want to know more about the proposals then you can find out more by contacting the Ashlar group on 01225 789320 or visit their web site http://www.ashlargroup.co.uk/
The applicant has made alterations to the plans after a meeting with local residents, and they have now gone back and amended their plans in line with resident's comments.
The applicant is a local firm that is keen to work alongside residents and to ensure that residents are happy with their proposals.
If you want to know more about the proposals then you can find out more by contacting the Ashlar group on 01225 789320 or visit their web site http://www.ashlargroup.co.uk/
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Wednesday, 06 February 2008
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Have you logged on to our latest service to keep residents of Westmoreland up to date as to what we are doing in your local area and what is happening on Bath & North East Somerset council.
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Wednesday, 06 February 2008
Westmoreland PACT
We are currently working with the Police to set up the first Westmoreland PACT.
PACT meetings are about giving local residents access, influence, action and answers to problems and issues in the community.
We hope to have a meeting in late February or early March and we will let you know when and where this is going to take place.
PACT meetings are about giving local residents access, influence, action and answers to problems and issues in the community.
We hope to have a meeting in late February or early March and we will let you know when and where this is going to take place.
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Wednesday, 06 February 2008
Bath City Farm Needs your Help
On Sunday 10th February the Farm is having is annual litter pick and needs your help so if you are able to help please arrive at 11am at the farm wearing waterproof boots is advisable.
Please do all that you can to help the farm in whatever way that you can?
