Thursday, 25 March 2010
Tesco confirms plans for Bath superstore
Tesco have confirmed what we have known all along that they want to build a superstore on the site of the Former Bath Press site on the Lower Bristol Road.
A planning application to develop the old Bath Press site in Lower Bristol Road is now being put together.
The five-acre Bath Press site was bought by London-based developer St James's Investments in 2008, a year after the factory shut with the loss of 200 jobs.
Since buying the building, which conservationists failed in a campaign to get listed, St James's has held consultation events with local residents as it plans what it calls a mixed use development.
We wil bring you more news as it becomes available.
A planning application to develop the old Bath Press site in Lower Bristol Road is now being put together.
The five-acre Bath Press site was bought by London-based developer St James's Investments in 2008, a year after the factory shut with the loss of 200 jobs.
Since buying the building, which conservationists failed in a campaign to get listed, St James's has held consultation events with local residents as it plans what it calls a mixed use development.
We wil bring you more news as it becomes available.
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Secondary school consultation meetings for Bath
Bath & North East Somerset Council are preparing to carry out a consultation process with members of the public concerning their proposals for secondary school reorganisation in Bath.
Dates for public meetings
Thursday 6th May
Dates for public meetings
Thursday 6th May
| | Time | Venue |
| Wednesday 12th May | 7pm | St Mark’s School Baytree Road Bath BA1 6ND |
| Wednesday 19th May | 7pm | Oldfield School Kelston Road Bath BA1 9AB |
| Thursday 20th May | 7pm | Culverhay School Rush Hill Bath BA2 2QL |
| Tuesday 25th May | 7pm | Brunswick Room Guildhall, High Street Bath BA1 5AW |
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Road Reports for the East Twerton & Lwr Oldfield Park area
| Street Name and Map | Start and Completion Dates | Work Description |
| ALBANY ROAD | 21/03/2010 to 26/03/2010 | Organisation Name: NO R&R Somerset & Wilts - Wiltshire 1 Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: O/S NO 45 Work Description: TRACE AND REPAIR GAS ESCAPE AND PERMANENTLY REINSTATE WHERE POSSIBLE. Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| CORONATION AVENUE | 22/03/2010 to 24/03/2010 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (Bath Operations) Locality: SOUTHDOWN Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 13 Work Description: Meter - option Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| CORONATION AVENUE | 26/03/2010 to 30/03/2010 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (Bath Operations) Locality: SOUTHDOWN Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 192 Work Description: Meter - option Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| CYNTHIA ROAD | 22/03/2010 to 29/03/2010 | Organisation Name: NO R&R Somerset & Wilts - Wiltshire 1 Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: S/O NO 30 HERBERT ROAD Work Description: TRACE AND REPAIR GAS ESCAPE AND PERMANENTLY REINSTATE WHERE POSSIBLE. Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| LOXTON DRIVE | 18/03/2010 to 22/03/2010 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (Bath Operations) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 39 Work Description: Washout - repair/replace Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| LYMORE AVENUE | 19/03/2010 to 23/03/2010 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (Bath Operations) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 101 Work Description: Stop tap - replacement due to inoperation Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| TRIANGLE EAST | 23/03/2010 to 25/03/2010 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (Bath Operations) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 19 Work Description: Stop tap - replacement due to leak Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| TRIANGLE NORTH | 24/03/2010 to 26/03/2010 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (Bath Operations) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 58 Work Description: Sluice valve leaking - seal/packing repair Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| WINDSOR BRIDGE ROAD | 01/11/2010 to 03/04/2011 | Organisation Name: Bath and North East Somerset Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: Bus Rapid Transit route / A3604 Windsor Bridge Rd Junction Work Description: BRT - Carriageway widening/ Footway construction/ new traffic signalised junction/ utility diversions/ signing and lining works. Traffic Type: Two-Way Signals |
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Take part in Bath’s World Heritage Day celebrations
To celebrate Bath as a World Heritage site, Bath & North East Somerset Council are hosting a day of events and activities for the whole family to enjoy on World Heritage Day, Sunday 18 April.
The City of Bath has been designated a World Heritage Site since 1987 for its outstanding Roman and 18th Century architecture, its 18th Century town-planning and the social setting. The Romans had the foresight and technology to harness the only hot springs in this country, and in the same fantastic landscape setting the Georgians built an elegant new town which influenced the architectural and social traditions of a nation.
For the World Heritage Day celebrations, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Heritage Services have teamed up with The Bath Preservation Trust and the National Trust to put together a programme of activities on the lawn outside Royal Crescent from 11.00-15.00.
Activities taking place on the day include:
The City of Bath has been designated a World Heritage Site since 1987 for its outstanding Roman and 18th Century architecture, its 18th Century town-planning and the social setting. The Romans had the foresight and technology to harness the only hot springs in this country, and in the same fantastic landscape setting the Georgians built an elegant new town which influenced the architectural and social traditions of a nation.
For the World Heritage Day celebrations, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Heritage Services have teamed up with The Bath Preservation Trust and the National Trust to put together a programme of activities on the lawn outside Royal Crescent from 11.00-15.00.
Activities taking place on the day include:
- Military Re-enactments – The Ermine Street Guard will march and perform military re-enactments throughout the day. Their Roman Camp will be full of exciting things to explore. Free to all.
- Guided Walks - The Mayor’s Honorary Guides will be offering guided circular walks every hour at 11.50, 12.50, 13.50 and 14.50 around the architecture of upper Bath starting at the Roman Camp in Royal Victoria Park. Free to all.
- No.1 Royal Crescent will be open 10.30-17.00. Join Mr. Tyson, Master of Ceremonies at Georgian Bath, when he visits No.1 Royal Crescent, and becomes involved in Scandal at the Spa! Or visit the historic kitchen at No.1 to see the cook preparing a Georgian feast. Costumed performances throughout the day in the elegant interiors of this restored 18th century townhouse. Admission to No.1 is free for Bath and North East Somerset Residents with a Discovery Card on World Heritage Day.
- The Assembly Rooms, will be open 10.30-17.00 for visitors to explore the historical rooms that were at the heart of fashionable Georgian society, the perfect venue for entertainment. When completed in 1771, they were described as ‘the most noble and elegant of any in the kingdom’. National Trust staff will be on hand to talk about their present and future involvement in Bath. Free entry.
- Bath Preservation Trust staff from the Trust will be on hand to talk about the work of the Trust and to help owners and custodians of Bath’s historic property understand their buildings and the important contribution they make to the World Heritage Site’s Outstanding Universal Values. If you are considering buying a historic property or have recently done so there will be the opportunity to ask about how to care for, repair and restore it. Advice and guidance from the Trust’s experts available at the BPT tent on the lawn between 11.00-15.00
