Archive December 2010

Monday, 20 December 2010

Weather Update 20th December

Weather Forecast It remain dry through the night (Sunday night), with temperatures falling to well below freezing causing ice, especially on untreated roads.  However there is a band of snow moving across towards the Bath and North East Somerset area. It is expected that up to 8cm of snow will arrive at about 7.30 am today. The snow is expected to be widespread. There also is a risk of further snow showers during the day. Road temperatures will continue to be below zero and this will make untreated roads particularly icy and difficult.  Highways and Car Parks Highways Inspectors have been out monitoring the road network from 4am   The gritting crews gritted all the 260 miles of main roads during the night and are currently out gritting the network in preparation for the snow due to arrive shortly. Even with the snow currently forecast, it is anticipated that all the main roads will be passable with care. However conditions on side roads, minor roads and untreated surfaces are particularly icy and difficult, especially if new snow falls on untreated ice.  We would urge all pedestrians and drivers to exercise due care in these conditions. Drivers should allow themselves more time to get to their destination and leave earlier.  They should also watch out for ice, keep to the main roads and avoid side roads if at all possible. All the car parks and park and ride sites have been gritted today and are anticipated to remain open. The Council's Neighbourhood team are ready to deal with any snow. Car parks and key footways in Keynsham and Midsomer Norton will also be attended to.  It is hoped that the Park and Ride buses will be operating today. However the final decision will be taken by the bus operators First Bus. Members of the public expecting to use this service should check on the First Bus website (see below) for further information before making their journey. Buses Before setting out anybody thinking of travelling by bus should look on the First Bus website  for the latest information. Salt stocks The Council has planned well in advance for the possibility of severe weather conditions. We have a 1,400 ton salt capacity at Clutton Depot and improved storage facilities at Braysdown. Our capacity is at an all time high this winter in order to salt 260 miles of priority routes across the district. This represents 38% of the total highways network – well above the national average of 30%. For us to complete this work, salt stocks and manpower must be prioritised. The Council maintains 388 grit bins at present. Refilling bins during periods of adverse or severe weather/ snowfall is labour intensive and the salt stored in these is often spread too heavily, used on private drives, or sometimes stolen. We will continue to meet reasonable requests to refill grit bins, although this ability depends upon the demands on resources of keeping the priority route road network gritted.  Although the Council has ordered more salt to replenish stocks following the adverse weather experienced a few weeks ago, there is very high national demand for salt because of the problems experienced in the north and the south east already this winter. Should conditions become increasingly severe with even more ice and snow then the Council will need to consider taking measures to conserve salt supplies. The Council is unable to supply salt to individual residents and in order to ensure  public safety residents should not attempt to collect salt from Clutton Depot. Electronic gates prevent public access and maintain security.  Waste Collection  Depending on the extent of the snow and the icy conditions there could be some disruption to waste collections today (Monday). The Council's advice is that the public should put their waste out as planned. If it is not collected, the Council would prefer residents to take their waste back onto their property until the next scheduled collection day. If this is not possible because conditions underfoot are treacherous or footpaths on the property are unsafe, then the items may be left out so long as it does not cause an obstruction on the footway. In common with all local authorities nationwide, public safety is of paramount importance when decisions are made on collecting waste during the adverse weather. When conditions are icy it is unsafe for both pedestrians and other vehicles to have waste vehicles weighing up to 20 tonnes negotiating narrow residential streets and collecting waste. In some cases, residents may have their recycling collected, as recycling vehicles are much smaller and more manoeuvrable. Heritage Services All the Council's Heritage buildings are anticipated to be open as normal today (Monday). This includes the Fashion Museum, Roman Baths, the Pump Room and the Victoria Art Gallery. Other Services There could be disruption to some services over the coming days and especially those susceptible to icy and snowy conditions, like waste collections. The Council will keep people updated through its website – www.bathnes.gov.uk - about the impact on services – any updates will also be highlighted through its Twitter Feed www.twitter.com/bathnes In respect of adult care services, clients, carers and relatives should be assured if there is severe weather and any resulting problems with home care services or services for adults with learning difficulties, personal contact will be made with anyone who is expecting a service. This contact will be made by their care provider and they would be kept updated throughout the day. Useful vulnerable adult telephone numbers: Community and Health Access Team: 01225 396000. Emergency Duty Team: 01454 615165 For more information 1. The quickest and most direct way of bringing to our attention a problem on the roads, or any other service, is by contacting the Council via the following methods www.bathnes.gov.uk/reportit 2. The Council’s website will be updated regularly to keep residents up to date about general information: www.bathnes.gov.uk 3. All other enquiries should be made to Council Connect on 01225 394041 between 8am – 6pm weekdays (Wednesday 9.30am – 6pm); 4. Outside of these times the Council’s Out of Office Emergency number is 01225 477 477; 5.People can email on councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk or SMS text on 07797806545. These can be contacted 24 hours a day and a response will be sent next working day. These methods should not be used for emergency communication. Service specific telephone numbers Enquiries about Adult care transport should call 01225 394371. For information on the wider public transport network, bus passengers can call Traveline on 0871 200 2233

 

Thursday, 02 December 2010

Severe Weather Updates

Cold weather service update  from Bath & North East Somerset Council – 2.12.10 (9.57 am)
Weather Forecast
There was further snowfall during the early hours of this morning across most of Bath and North East Somerset. In exposed locations and high ground the snow is up to 5cm deep in localised spots. The current temperature is about -3 C. Further snow is not expected today.
The cold temperatures look set to continue for the rest of the week. Updates are available at www.metoffice.gov.uk. The Council continues to monitor the conditions around the clock and will respond to the prevailing weather conditions.
The public should be aware of the very strong cold winds and sub zero temperatures. Drivers should take sensible winter precautions ensuring they have additional warm clothing in the event of any vehicle breakdown, carry a mobile phone and ensure their vehicle is good working order.
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Thursday, 02 December 2010

Remember loved ones at Haycombe Cemetery

Sunday 12 December 2010, 3pm, Top Chapel, Haycombe Cemetery and Crematorium
Bath & North East Somerset Council is hosting a special festive memorial ceremony at Haycombe Cemetery on 12 December. At the ceremony, which is open to all, visitors will have the chance to light a candle and place a tag on the Christmas tree in memory of loved ones.
Also taking part in the ceremony will be the Chairman of the Council, the Mayor of Bath and the Salvation Army. 

 

Thursday, 02 December 2010

Refuse & Recycling collections over the Christmas Period

Bank Holiday Collections

 

Domestic recycling, refuse and composting collections operate as normal during all Bank Holidays, except the Christmas/New Year period.

Recycling and waste collection over Christmas and New Year 2010/11

Only residents  whose usual collection day is Monday or Tuesday will be affected by the Christmas and New Year holiday collection changes.

Refuse, recycling and garden waste collection changes

Monday 27 December 2010 - no collections
Your next collection day for refuse and recycling will be Monday 3 January 2011.
Your next garden waste collection will be Monday 10 January 2011.
Tuesday 28 December 2010 - no collections
Your next collection for refuse and recycling will be Tuesday 4 January 2011.Your next garden waste collection will be Tuesday 11 January 2011

FREE Christmas tree collection
Throughout January we will collect your real Christmas tree for free for composting.
Please:

• Remove all decorations including the pot
• Cut up if over 4ft tall
• Put out on your garden waste collection day next to your waste and recycling.

Recycling Centres - Christmas holiday arrangements

These will be closed on:

• Saturday 25 December 2010
• Sunday 26 December 2010
• Monday 27 December 2010
• Saturday 1 January 2011

Usual opening times are:
Monday - Friday 8am - 4.15pm
Weekends and bank holidays 8am - 3.45pm (please note: bank holiday closing times apply on Tuesday 28 December 2010 and Monday 3 January 2011).

 

Archive November 2010

Monday, 29 November 2010

Urban Gulls

Bath MP Don Foster has tabled an early Day motion looking into the effects of Urban Gulls in the community.
Everyone in the East Twerton area knows the effects that Gulls have on every day life and the misery that these Urban gull cause.
We very much hope that Dons motion is successful and we can finally get some rest bite from these Gulls that are more than a nuisance to many people.
The text of the motion can be found at http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=42077&SESSION=905

 

Monday, 29 November 2010

Lymore Ave and Terrace

We have asked that Lymore Ave is cleared of all the litter that is there after a weekend visit the area was very messy.

The Litter bin on Lymore Terrace was also full up with Sainsbury bags all around it and we have asked that this is cleared and inspected regularly.

 

Saturday, 27 November 2010

Door-to-door loan companies in this area

Door-to-door loan companies operate in South West Bath. Sometimes they call on residents and offer loans of money which thave to be repaid at very high interest rates. These loans might seem tempting but can lead to further hardship. For this reason a poster has been made to tell residents ways that they can get alternative financial help from the Citizens Advice Bureau, the Credit Union and Christians against Poverty (CAP).
The Citizens Advice Bureau gives financial advice at First Steps Children's Centre in Twerton on most Tuesdays. Telephone 01225 444791 to book an appointment. The Credit Union lends with far lower interest rates and also has an agent at Southdown Methodist Centre, The Hollow, on Thursdays between 6pm and 7pm. Call 0117 9247309.
Christians against Poverty (CAP) offers a free service for those in debt. An account is set up for you to pay off bills and debts by making one weekly or monthly payment to CAP which is distributed to your creditors. Call 0800 3280006.
To download the poster click here. Feel free to print off and pass on as many copies as you like.

 

Saturday, 27 November 2010

Vernon Park

We have asked that the litter and rubbish that has been allowed to accumulate at Vernon Park is removed as soon as possible.

The current level of litter in this area is not acceptable and we will continue to chase the council until this area is kept clear.

 

Tuesday, 16 November 2010

Parking problem needs to be tackled

We have asked the council to investigate the parking situation at the junction of Victoria Close and Dartmouth Ave.

The problem has gradually got worse since the Bath Spa College opened its music centre on the site of the Linear Way industries site.

Residents have been informing us of difficulties in getting in and out of Victoria Close due to parked cars. So now we have asked for action to be taken to sort this situation out including ensuring that the Police take action against any vehicle causing an obstruction.

 

Tuesday, 16 November 2010

Millmead Road Street Lighting

We are still having problems with the street lighting installation at Millmead Road. We have already had several lights shielded to prevent light intrusion into bedrooms and now we have asked for further lights to also be shielded.

We hope that we have now identified all the lights that are causing a problem but if there are further problems then we will ask the council to resolve the issue.

 

Monday, 15 November 2010

Slow down

We have asked for speed monitors to be placed on Shophouse Road after receiving complaints about speeding traffic.

We have been told of cars brakes screeching as they approach the traffic island near the park entrance.

We have also asked for an investigation as to how traffic can be slowed down before an accident happens, The Police have also been informed and have been asked to carry out some speed checks in the area.

Monday, 15 November 2010

Cycling Routes

Due to the closure of Victoria Bridge to cyclists the route that was planned for cyclists over the destructor bridge is now being used quite heavily. The proposed destructor bridge scheme was delayed because there were some concerns around the recycling depot that the council are trying to resolve.

However, because the Victoria Bridge route is closed, cyclists are using Midland Road. From Lower Bristol Road the road is 2 way up to the bridge but vehicles are not expecting cyclists and visibility is poor because of the number of parked cars. As part of the original proposals the parking on the North and south side of Midland Road south of the bridge are to be restricted. The Traffic regulation order was for this was advertised and no objections were received.

The Council are now now proposing that the parking restrictions are implemented on the south side of Midland Road to improve visibility and safety for cyclists. This will then be monitored to see if there is a need to take out parking on the north side.

The order for this work to take place is being placed and the work should take place shortly. This should make the area much safer for cyclists.

 

Monday, 15 November 2010

Herman Miller Litter Bin

We have asked that the litter bin on the side of the river at Fieldings Road is emptied more often we are concerned that the bin is often overflowing.
The council seem to forget that this bin even exists let alone keep an eye on it we hope that this situation will improve.

 

Friday, 12 November 2010

Seasonal Podcast from Bath & North East Somerset Council

We have had a listen to this Podcast from Bath & North East Somerset Council and would encourage residents to have a listen
www.bathnes.gov.uk/podcast

The second edition of the Podcast - compiled by Somer Valley 97.5FM and presented by Station Manager Dom Chambers - contains interviews with Andrew Cooper, Bath City Centre Manager about the exciting Christmas Light switch-on and visit of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Paul Myers, Chairman of Midsomer Norton & Radstock Chamber of Commerce talking about events in the Somer Valley, and Rachel Ward from the Council covering Keynsham and the surrounding areas.

There are also interviews with:

·         Craig Jackson from the Council’s Highways Team highlighting how the Council is preparing for a tough winter on the roads;
·         Roger Pope from the Council’s Trading Standards Team on how to avoid dodgy goods and scams during Christmas time;
·         And the latest news on how to become a sports coach and a local energy champion.

 

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Lymore Terrace & Coronation Avenue

After receiving complaints from residents about cars speeding on Lymore Terrace Councillor Sharon Ball has persuaded the council to install road speed detectors near to the build outs to check the speed of cars.
Sharon said " The Council have agreed to monitor the situation after concerns were raised that some car drivers were racing to get past the traffic calming measures before cars came in the other direction, further action will be taken to resolve the issue if needed."

 

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Campaign to improve our play areas

Matt Hemsley is calling on B&NES Council to make the Dartmouth Avenue play area a pleasant place for local kids to play.
The play area is now owned and maintained by the council, and they have received a £20k grant for upkeep.
Matt said, “This grant is for long-term upkeep for the play area, but I think the council should spend a portion of it now and tidy up this play area.
At the moment it’s sadly not up to standard, and not used to it’s potential.”

 

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Quality Streets for all

The following is a campaign that is being run by Sustrans to encourage cycling and walking in our community why not read on and if you agree take some action.
Wouldn’t life be great if the street outside your front door felt like your own space? Somewhere to chat with your neighbours, kick a ball with the kids, get about by foot and bike? Somewhere to give us all a better quality of life - a quality street.
For many of us the street outside our front door has become a place of speeding traffic, rat-running, noise and pollution. It’s a place for others to travel through rather than for communities to claim as their own.
That’s why Sustrans want local councillors to invest more of their local transport budgets to create quality streets. The first step is 20mph speed limits across whole villages, towns and cities. The second is residents being involved in designing their streets for living, playing, and getting out and about more. The result is better quality lives, quality chat and play, and safer more attractive places outside our front doors.
Quality Streets is a campaign to say we want our streets back, and the first step is to slow traffic.
follow the link if you want to make a comment http://www.quality-streets.org.uk/

 

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

New Bridge proposed

A planning application has been submitted for the Provision of new bridge for walkers and cyclists that crosses Dartmouth ave, the description of the location is a little misleading as it is described as Street Record Millmead Road.
The applicant is Sustrans Ltd C/o Mr Patrick Tully 2 Cathedral Square College Green Bristol BS1 5DD and the agent is Chris Dent Architect 5 North Avenue Exeter EX1 2DU.
The Council officer dealing with this application is Jonathan Fletcher and the application number is 10/04379/FUL.
If you want to know more about the application or wish to make a comment then please follow the link on th

Archive June 2010

Wednesday, 02 June 2010

NO ENTRY SIGN BLOCKED BY TREE

Cllr Sharon Ball has asked that the tree that is blocking the NO ENTRY sign at the Triangle is cut down before another car goes the wrong way down this street.
We would hope that this work would be carried out ASAP.

 

Tuesday, 01 June 2010

Litter Pick 26th June

We have organised a litter pick in the Lansdown View Estate to take place on Saturday 26th June at 2pm.

We hope that many local residents will come out and join us on this litter pick and we hope that it will go some way to put some pride back into this area.

The meeting place for the litter place will be the Corner of Shophouse Road and Twerton High Street.

Children and Adults very welcome.

Tuesday, 01 June 2010

Action Taken to get Lidl Open

Cllrs Sharon Ball and Lynda Hedges are pleased to report that progress is being made to ensure that Lidl are able to develop the former Herman Miller site on the Lower Bristol Road. Both Cllrs have attended meetings with planners and Lidl and feel that significant progress has now bee made to progress this scheme.

Cllr Ball said: “I am pleased that we have been able to achieve the progress that we have and feel that there is now little to prevent this development taking place”.

Tuesday, 01 June 2010

Funding for local groups

Cllr Lynda Hedges has used the discretionary grant money available to her to spend in Westmoreland to benefit two local groups and Charities.

A donation has been made to On Board to help them carry out the good work that they have been doing at Oldfield Park Station.

Shape Housing at Dartmouth Ave have also received funds for the the purchase of Computer equipment to help the Homeless find permanent accommodation and apply for Jobs.

Cllr Hedges said: “I feel that I have been able to strike a good balance for the community in helping these local groups”.

 

Tuesday, 01 June 2010

Bellotts Road

Cllr Sharon Ball has persuaded Council officers to put down new white keep Clear lines on the Corner of Bellotts Road close to the area that leads to the rear of the Royal Oak Public House. The reason for these lines has been due to some very bad parking that has lead to parked cars being hit by traffic trying to squeeze through a narrow gap.

 

2010

Claude Ave Bridge

Cllr Sharon Ball has asked Bath & North East Somerset Council to clear away the overgrowth coming from the Linear Way. Sharon had received complaints from residents that were finding the path on the bridge difficult to navigate due to overhanging vegetation.

 

Archive April 2010

Tuesday, 06 April 2010

Goodbye Bath Freecycle – Hello Bath Freegle !

One of Bath’s most popular online social networks has been re-named.

Bath Freecycle, launched in February 2005 as a social group on Yahoo, has attracted over 11,000 members in the local area and has developed a strong reputation as the best place to give away unwanted goods.

Originally, the Freecycle movement began as a grassroots initiative in Texas in 2003. It’s now grown from one small group into a global network of thousands of Yahoo groups all over the world, but has been most successful in English-speaking countries.

Run entirely by volunteers, at local level Freecycle is facilitated by list co-ordinators, or “moderators”.

Over the last 5 years, the Bath group has grown from a handful of members who mostly knew one another through the popular LETS scheme, to its mass membership, with people giving away anything for free: from television sets to building materials, from furniture to Hi-Fi systems, bicycles, kitchen utensils, baby equipment and even the occasional car.

 

Monday, 05 April 2010

Councillors Campaign for Action On the Brickfields

Councillor Lynda Hedges and Councillor Sharon Ball have called for action on the play area called the Brickfields.
Councillor Hedges met with the council a representative for parks and talked about the whole site.
Lynda explained that motor bikes were using the play area and making the site a mud bath and unsafe for children, she also stated that security on the site was poor as the youngsters could lift the motor bikes over the gate.
There is also a spring that leaves deep puddles. The officer explained the the dirt humps were placed there for children to use their BMX bikes, However the Council representative said he would try to move them somewhere else and sort out the drainage.
Councillor Hedges said " the Brickfields has long been neglected, and needed a facelift, I have asked for goal posts and picnic benches, and for the litter bins to be emptied on a regular basis.
I would like to thank the lady who empties the waste bins, and the resident who met me on the Brickfields, Lynda added I have asked the Council if we can have a few fruit trees planted and maybe some raspberry by the wire fencing so that people could pick their own when the time is right".
The Council have responded saying that the funding was limited and they would do could with the resources available.

Archive March 2010

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.

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 6^th 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:

• 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

For further information about events taking place on World Heritage Day visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/heritageevents, www.bathnes.gov.uk/worldheritage, www.bptlearning.org.uk, or pick up a leaflet from your local library, tourist information centre or any Council reception point.

Archive Feb 2010

Monday, 01 March 2010

Linear Way litter pick

We had a very successful litter pick organised by June Player and her on board team this afternoon.
Nearly Thirty residents attended and were joined by Don Foster MP, Westmoreland Cllrs Sharon Ball & Lynda Hedges, Oldfield Cllr Will Sandry and Twerton Cllr Tim Ball.
Many bags of rubbish were collected on the litter pick that was carried out between Dartmouth Ave and Monksdale Road.

Friday, 26 February 2010

Latest Road Reports for Lwr Oldfield Park & East Twerton,

Street Name and Map	Start and Completion Dates	Work Description
CYNTHIA ROAD	18/02/2010 to 18/02/2010	Organisation Name: B&NES - Contractor Atkins Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: corner of cynthia road Work Description: patching Traffic Type: Stop/Go Boards
DARTMOUTH AVENUE	25/02/2010 to 01/03/2010	Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (Trowbridge Operations) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 42 Work Description: Meter - option Traffic Type: Signing Only
FOOTPATH VERNON TERRACE	24/02/2010 to 26/02/2010	Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (Bath Operations) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 14 Work Description: Mains - leak Traffic Type: Stop/Go Boards
MILLMEAD ROAD	25/02/2010 to 01/03/2010	Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (Northern Waste R&M) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 39 Work Description: Section 81 defect Traffic Type: Signing Only
MORLEY TERRACE	03/03/2010 to 05/03/2010	Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (Engineering Northern WECS) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: Morley Terrace Work Description: Lift cover, Survey condition, Take Measurements and Replace Cover. No excavation work required 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

 

Friday, 26 February 2010

Land Drain to get cleared

After raising the issue of the land drain close to Oldfield Park Railway Station with the Environment Agency, Network rail have come forward and have said that they are going to arrange to have the drain cleared of the rubbish from the drain.
We hold our breath in anticipation.

Friday, 26 February 2010

Bath Half Marathon

Road Closures and Public Transport Information

This page provides information on the Bath Half Marathon which takes place on Sunday 7th March 2010.

Information for bus users

• Between 10:30 and 14:30 on Sunday 7th March 2010 the following bus services will be affected in the following way:
  

2 to Combe Down & 13 to Foxhill and Batheaston     
These services will commence from Widcombe Parade and operate via Wells Road.  They will both return to Widcombe Parade via North Road, Ralph Allen Drive, and Prior Park Road.  Please note that the 13 service will not be operating as a through route - the service to Elmhurst and Bathford will terminate at Bath Bus Station.
5 to Whiteway, 10 to Twerton, 12 to Southdown & 17 to Kingsway
These services will not be able to use Lower Bristol Road so instead of terminating at Bath Bus Station, they will operate via Lower Oldfield Park & Upper Oldfield Park before terminating at the junction of Upper Oldfield Park and Wells Road.
14A to Odd Down and Weston                             
Please note that there will be no through route from Odd Down to Weston available.  The service from Odd Down will terminate at the junction of Upper Oldfield Park and Wells Road.  The service from Weston will terminate at Dorchester Street and will not operate via Upper Bristol Road.
18 to Bath University & 418 to Bath University and Bath Spa University
The 418 service will operate non stop from Newton St Loe, The Globe to Bath Uni.  The 18 service will operate from the City Centre via Walcot Street, Bathwick Street, Beckford Road, North Road, Cleveland Walk and Bathwick Hill.  Before 10:15am and between 2:30pm and 5pm the 18 service will operate via North Parade.
U18 to Bath University
The U18 service will commence from Corn Street and will not serve Oldfield Park. This service will operate from the City Centre via Walcot Street, Bathwick Street, Beckford Road, North Road, Cleveland Walk and Bathwick Hill.   Before 10:15am and between 2:30pm and 5pm the U18 service will operate via North Parade.
232 to Chippenham, 265 to Warminster & 272 to Easterton
Services 272 and 232 will operate via Walcot Street in both directions but long delays are expected.  The 265 to Warminster will operate via Walcot Street, Bathwick Street, Beckford Road and then normal route in both directions of travel.
339 & 632 to Bristol
Service 339 will operate to Bristol via south Bath commencing from the junction of Upper Oldfield Park and Wells Road and travelling via Bear Flat, Bloomfield Road, Englishcombe Lane, Whiteway Road, Pennyquick and Newton St Loe.  Service 632 will operate to Bristol via north Bath commencing from Bath Bus Station and travelling via Broad Street, Lansdown Road, Julian Road, Weston Road, Weston Park, Crown Hill, Crown Road and Penn Hill Road.
173 to Wells, 267 to Frome & 178/179 to Midsomer Norton/Paulton 
These services will travel via their normal routes with the exception that they will terminate at the junction of Upper Oldfield Park and Wells Road rather than at the City Centre.
For further information on how bus services will be operating on 7^th March 2010 please contact:
First Group: 0845 606 4446
Wessex Connect: 01225 332726
Bath & North East Somerset Council: 01225 477615                                       
Traveline: 0871 200 22 33

Park & Ride information

• Bath Park & Rides from Odd Down, Newbridge and Lansdown will be operating on the day of the marathon.  Details are available on the Bath Half Marathon Park & Ride Service  pages.

Road Closure and Parking information

• Details available on Bath Half Marathon 2010 Order page.

Find out more about the event

• Visit the website for the Bath Half Marathon (External Link)

Tuesday, 23 February 2010

Interested in applying for the boiler scrappage scheme?

Get information on how to apply for the UK Government's boiler scrappage scheme which offers a £400 cashback voucher when you scrap your G-rated boiler and replace it with an A-rated boiler, or renewable heat technology.
(Please note that this scheme is currently only available in England)

 

Monday, 22 February 2010

Problem Potholes Coronation Avenue/Bellotts Road

by Lynda Hedges

Your Local Councillors, Councillor Sharon Ball and Councillor Lynda Hedges have acted quickly to contact the Highways department to get the dangerous pot Holes at the top of Coronation Avenue and the bridge at the top of Bellotts road repaired.

We would ask you to tell us of any we have missed so that we can report them for repair as soon as possible.

Could we also ask you to contact us if you are having problems with rubbish collection,(rubbish not collected or rubbish bags split open and not cleared up)

Please also contact us on any issue or idea you may have.

Please contact us by using the contact details in the more about me section.

Monday, 15 February 2010

Council land drain polluted

The land drain that runs under the railway track near Oldfield Park Railway station is full of rubbish and so far the council will not take responsibility for it.
We have contacted the council and the only answer that we can get is that it must be something to do with the railway. We are nor happy with this answer and will be pressing to get this drain cleared.
We have now asked the environment agency to step in and deal with this issue as the council so far do not seem to want to.
This matter was raised at the last Westmoreland PACT meeting as an issue that needed dealing with.

Monday, 15 February 2010

Welcome new PCSO Kim Tanner

Kim has started in East Twerton & Lwr Oldfield Park today as a new PCSO working alongside our beat manager Adrian Secker and PCSO's Newman and Jessica Comer.
Kim brings a wealth of experience to the area and we are sure that she will soon make herself known to local residents.

Adrian Secker and new PCSO Kim Tanner

 

Monday, 15 February 2010

(MOORLAND ROAD, BATH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) NOTICE 2010

Bath & North East Somerset Council have issued the following Highway orders.

Notice is hereby given that the Bath and North East Somerset Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended has made a notice the effect of which will be to close temporarily to vehicles that length of Moorland Road which extends from its junction with Triangle East to its junction with Triangle North

This notice is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road consequent upon remedial reinstatement works and will be operative from the 16^th February for a maximum period of five days. However, the restriction may not be effected for the whole of the period but it is anticipated that the road will be closed as and when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessary to execute the works which it is anticipated will be for FOUR DAYS.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE – Moorland Road (unaffected part), Herbert Road, Cynthia Road, West Avenue, Triangle North.

 

Monday, 15 February 2010

New Play area opens at Hillcrest Drive

The new play area at Hillcrest Drive opened on Saturday and was attended by many local people, Cllr Sharon Ball joined other councillors and residents at the opening.
Although it was a bitter cold day many residents joined in the fun and young children took advantage to try out the new play equipment.

Cllr Sharon Ball and Southdown Cllr Paul Crossley

 

Monday, 15 February 2010

Clear up of Land asked for

We have asked that the grass area and hedgerows between Landseer Road and Loxton Drive are cleared up as soon as possible.
The land is in a mess and has been for some time now.

Friday, 12 February 2010

Bus Hold anger loacl residents

Many residents in East Twerton who were catching the Bus yesterday would have felt anger at the delay in the buses arriving and leaving Twerton at one time there were four buses in a row in Twerton all the buses that run on the route.
First Bus when spoken to blame road works in town near the centre for the hold ups and yes these are partly a reason for some delay.
But we have to ask our selves why is it always the number 5 that is the worst affected the number 10 to Southdown always runs on time.
Is it that we now have a route that is not sustainable and in need of review or is that the bus company does not care about one of its busiest routes?

Friday, 12 February 2010

Latest Road reports for East Twerton & Lower Oldfield Park

	Start and Completion Dates	Work Description
BURNHAM ROAD	10/02/2010 to 12/02/2010	Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (Bath Operations) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 24 Work Description: Stop tap - replacement due to inoperation Traffic Type: Signing Only
STUART PLACE	15/02/2010 to 17/02/2010	Organisation Name: NATIONAL NOTICING DEPARTMENT Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: Jct Ayr Street Work Description: reset frame and cover Traffic Type: Signing Only
TRIANGLE NORTH	08/02/2010 to 15/02/2010	Organisation Name: 1163 NE MENDIP CONSTRUCTION Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: Outside no.8 Work Description: 1 dig pit in tarmac footway for new supply 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

 

Wednesday, 10 February 2010

Litter Pick taking place 28th February

On Board a community group in our area are organising a litter pick on the Linear Way meeting at 2.30 Dartmouth Ave Gate - equipment being provided by the Council.
Why not come and join us on a sunny February afternoon and help the community keep our area clean.

 

Wednesday, 10 February 2010

(MIDLAND ROAD, BATH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2010

Notice is hereby given that the Bath and North East Somerset Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to make an order the effect of which will be to close temporarily to vehicles that length of Midland Road, Bath, which extends from its junction with the access road to the Midland Road depot in a southerly direction for 60m and then in an easterly direction for a further 35m.

This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road consequent upon footpath widening on the Destructor Bridge and will be operative from the 1^st March for a maximum period of three months. However, the restriction may not be effected for the whole of the period but it is anticipated that the road will be closed as and when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessary to execute the works which it is anticipated will be for ONE DAY IN EARLY MARCH AND FOR A WEEK IN LATE MARCH.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE – A4 Upper Bristol Road, Windsor Bridge Road, A36 Lower Bristol Road.

 

Friday, 05 February 2010

Museums at Half Term

Bath & North East Somerset Council museums and galleries are putting on a number of events and activities from February 13 – 21, to coincide with half term holidays.
Eleven venues will be offering talks and events for children and adults, ranging from firecracker workshops to stamp collecting.
Why not make your loved one a Georgian style valentine’s card inspired by the collections of Number 1 Royal Crescent; recreate a Celtic coin design from 2000 years ago at the Roman Baths or get crafty at the Victoria Art Gallery?
Or discover how the builders of the 18th century worked at the Building of Bath collection or have a go at building your own bird box at Prior Park Landscape Garden.
The Museum of East Asian Art will celebrate the Lunar New Year with an extravaganza at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday February 21. The year of the Tiger will be welcomed in with music, martial arts demonstrations and dancing.
A guide to what’s on this half term is available from your local library, museum, tourist Information centre and most council offices. Alternatively visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/heritageevents

 

Friday, 05 February 2010

Clear up of land promised

The Council have promised to clear up the land between Albany Road & Loxton Drive after we reported the grass area between these two roads being in a mess.

Archive Jan 2010

Friday, 29 January 2010

New powers over HMOs welcomed

Liberal Democrats in Bath are “over the moon” following the government’s announcement of new powers for Councils to control ‘Houses in Multiple Occupation’ (HMOs). Councillors and Don Foster MP have been campaigning on this issue for 10 years.
Cllr Sharon Ball said: "I personally delivered letters to all households in the Westmoreland ward last year advising residents of the public consultation that was taking place and I know that many wrote letters in support of giving the council the powers to control the amount of HMO's and I would like to thank them for their support. I am delighted that residents of East Twerton and Oldfield Park have been listened to".
 Today’s announcement shows that the government has finally bowed to national public pressure and has given local Councils the much-needed powers to control the spread of high concentrations of shared rented homes. This will allow Councils to tackle pockets of unsafe and substandard accommodation run by bad landlords. Liberal Democrats in the city headed by MP Don Foster had been calling on the Government to speed up action on the subject.
 Our local MP Don Foster has been very supportive of the campaign and commented:
“I warmly welcome this announcement from the Minister. HMOs play an important role in providing affordable housing, but a dense population can have serious effects on the local community. It is great that the government has finally realised this and changed the law.”

Friday, 29 January 2010

E.ON Sustainable Energy Fund

After securing funding for 2010, the E-ON Sustainable Energy Fund is now open to receive new applications. The deadlines in 2010 to receive new applications are Friday 2 April and Friday 8 October.

The E.ON Sustainable Energy Fund has been developed to support community energy projects which either result in the production of energy from a sustainable source or which reduce the amount of energy used by a community organisation. The fund supports the development of efficient and sustainable energy measures for community organisations and is made up of two parts – a web resource and access to grant funding.

The fund is available to community groups, charities and not for profit organisations across England, Scotland and Wales and they invite applications for grants of up to £20,000. Examples of the types of organisations that have been granted funds in the past include schools, local and national charities, and special education colleges.

For more information visit their website:www.eon-uk.com/about/sustainableenergyfund.aspx or email: sustainableenergyfund@eon-uk.com

Friday, 29 January 2010

Bargain compost bins and water butts

Are you composting down your garden waste and collecting rain water but would like to do it better then this is a offer that you must take up.

There are special offers on compost bins (£18.50 including delivery) and water butts (100L @ £38 and 190L @ £48 including delivery).

View the compost bins and water butts and to order on-line visit: www.bathnes.getcomposting.com or call the order helpline on 0845 130 60 90.

 

Thursday, 28 January 2010

Estate Agent letting boards spoil our streets

Councillors have complained about the amount of Estate agent letting boards offering student accommodation that are littering many of our Streets.
Local Liberal Democrat Councillors have asked the estate agents not to put so many boards on display as this attracts crime to the neighbouring properties and the area as a whole.
The Picture shows Cllr Sharon Ball in Lyndhurst Road with several of the offending signs.

Thursday, 28 January 2010

Clear up again demanded on Lansdown View Estate

WE have again asked that the rubbish and litter that has been left strewn around the Lansdown View Estate is cleared up without delay.
The Picture shows the mess left at Rooksbridge Walk.

Wednesday, 27 January 2010

New Proposals to House Students at Newton Park

Bath Spa University are unveiling plans for building new student accommodation at Newton Park Campus where Bath Spa University is based.
Many Students that attend Bath Spa University live in houses in the East Twerton & Oldfield Park area including the two houses of residence on the Lower Bristol road. We welcome the proposals from Bath Spa University who are working in conjunction with their landlord the Duchy of Cornwall, Bath & North East Somerset council and English Heritage this will hopefully free up family homes in our area.
The University want to be able to show the community what their plans are at this stage and have arranged a public exhibition for the 5th & 6th February at the University Campus we will give precise details later.

Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Minister asked not to let decision on HMOs drag on

We are pleased to see that our local MP for Bath Don Foster is supporting councillors efforts in writing writing to the new Minister for Housing and Planning, John Healey MP, asking him not to let the response to this summer’s consultation on House of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) drag.
Earlier this year, the government consulted on changing the use class order of HMOs which would, in effect, mean someone wishing to convert a family home into a HMO would have to apply for planning permission.
Local Dem Councillors have been lobbying for changes to the law for a number of years.  We believe where areas have a high concentration of HMOs it can add a number of strains to the community, for example in car parking and refuse collection.
Councils have not had the ability to do anything about the rise of the HMO, meaning that communities, such as East Twerton and Oldfield Park, can change very quickly as private landlords buy family homes to convert.
 HMOs do serve a purpose, but they need to be controlled so that local communities aren’t damaged.  That is why this government consultation is so important.
In Westmoreland we wrote to all residents last year and many of you wrote to the Government and told them that you thought the HMOs should be regulated by the local authority.
In backing our efforts Bath MP Don Foster said, “This consultation was finished in August, but the new Minister doesn’t seem to have any expectation of when the findings will be published, partly because of the overwhelming response.
“I have written to him to stress the importance of this issue, which is affecting communities up and down the country.
“When we clearly need more affordable housing, it is important that councils have the power to prevent more family housing being converted into HMOs, especially in the most affordable areas of our city.  HMOs should be spread across cities, not concentrated in certain areas which can have a massive effect on the local community.”

 

Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Clear this mess up!

We have asked that the mess made near the play area in Loxton Drive is cleared up ASAP. It is clear that this mess has been deliberately created by a local resident.
We would have thought that people would have more pride in their area and are disturbed that this mess was just left. If you know who made this mess then will you please let us know so we can chase them up and ensure that they do not do it again.

Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Take your signs away!

Local Residents are furious that a new forest of “To Let” signs has sprung up across East Twerton & Oldfield Park.
Local residents have told us that they think it’s quite unnecessary to have so many To Let signs when the agents are mainly trying to attract students. Students will either be looking on line for accommodation or using the accommodation lists the universities provide.
The signs are also upsetting for the people who live in the houses at the moment; some have told us that the signs single them out as a house in multiple occupation and are an advertisement to thieves.
Local Liberal Democrats have asked the police, and unfortunately the crime data confirms that student houses are targeted in particular at this time of year, when the signs go up.”
The main culprits at the moment are Trustease, Pullin Knight and Roman City. Back in December a Liberal Democrat Councillor in Oldfield Ward wrote to all 74 Estate agents in the City and asked them not to use the signs this winter.  Of the Big four in Oldfield Park only Roman City responded saying that they only put the signs up because the other agents did.
We are particularly annoyed because these companies were all written to on behalf of the residents  but Trustease and Pullin Knight did not have the common politeness to respond. Clearly they are only interested in competing with each other as to who can put the most signs up.”

 

Thursday, 14 January 2010

Bath Spring Flower Show

Now in its 24th year, the Bath Spring Flower Show is set to take place over May Bank Holiday weekend (1-3 May 2010), in the beautiful surroundings of Bath’s Royal Victoria Park.
Organised by Bath and North East Somerset Council, the prestigious Bath Spring Flower Show is the largest local flower show with this year’s event expected to attract over 10,000 visitors. It promises to be a great day out for the whole family and offers something for everyone.
Highlights include beautiful plant and flower exhibits in the main Floral Marquee by some of the country’s leading nurseries. In the Floral Art Marquee members of the area’s Floral Art Clubs will compete to produce some stunning exhibits. Horticultural Sundries, Crafts and Gifts will on display and available for sale.
Many residents from the Oldfield Park & East Twerton area also exhibit at the show and in the past have severed us  proud so please make an effort to go along and see friends old and New
Bands and dancers will provide entertainment throughout the event and there will also be a Children’s Activity Marquee for the under 5’s and a crèche.
Refreshments will be available throughout the day and most of the show is held under cover so weather will not a problem. Parking is also available close to the show ground.
The entrance charge is £7.50 for adults, £5 for OAP’s unaccompanied children and concessions. Entry for children under 16 is free when accompanied by an adult and B&NES Discovery Card holders get a £1 discount when they show their card. Discounts are available for groups of over 20 when tickets are purchased in advance.
For more details about the Bath Spring Flower Show please visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/bathspringflowershow or call Council Connect on 01225 394041. Further details are also available at www.visitbath.co.uk.

 

Thursday, 14 January 2010

BIG FREEZE UPDATE - 14.1.10, 8:00am

Waste collections will continue to take place where roads have been treated. Households whose scheduled collection is Thursday are asked to put their waste out for collection where it is safe to do so. Members of the public can also take their waste to special collection points. Recycling Centres are planned to open. Some schools are closed on Thursday. See below for further details.

Weather Forecast

The Met Office forecast indicates that there will be cold weather on Thursday with freezing road temperatures towards the evening. As a result, highways are expected to remain very icy. Road and pavement conditions will remain extremely hazardous. The Met Office has advised that the snowfall is dying out and no further snowfall is expected after this band of weather has passed through, although night time road temperatures are likely to stay around freezing,
The medium-term weather forecast indicates the very cold weather is likely come to an end towards the weekend where there is likely to be a thaw. However, low overnight temperatures will mean a continued risk of icy roads, especially on untreated routes. The Council advises anybody to plan carefully for any journeys and keep a close eye on the weather forecast. The Council is liaising with partners such as police, fire and the NHS Primary Care Trust to coordinate efforts.

Highways update

The Council gritting fleet were out on Wednesday evening to keep prioritised routes open, which are passable with care. There has been some snow drifting on higher grounds. Drivers should take special care on untreated roads and hills. Gritting crews remain available around the clock to tackle any specific problems on the main network.
Central Government is now influencing the salt supply chain and has instructed all local Councils to reduce the use of salt by 25%. The Council must continue to ration the available supplies for priority routes because of this decision and the predicted freezing road temperatures.
Because the Council must focus its resources on priority routes and reduce salt consumption by 25%, side roads will not be gritted and there will be very limited salting of pavements. The Council will continue to monitor road conditions and will provide additional salting and gritting on priority routes when required.
Highways officers have worked extremely hard to secure salt deliveries and we now have enough salt for our state-of-the-art gritting fleet to comfortably take us into next week and spread grit across 253 miles. That is 37% of the road network – a figure considerably above the national average of 30%.
As a consequence of the predicted sub-zero road temperatures and uncertainty surrounding the national salt supply chain, the Council must now prioritise which grit bins will be refilled by considering the needs of local communities, surrounding terrain and ability to access the main road network. The Council relies upon the public to tell us when grit bins are empty and we can be contacted 24 hours a day on the Council Connect line.
People are asked not to travel to the Council Salt Barn in Clutton to request salt because of the need to prioritise our stocks for key transport routes. We suggest visiting your local builder’s merchants.
Members of the Public should contact the Police direct with road closure requests. The Council does not have the powers to make emergency closures of roads in these circumstances. The Council works closely with the emergency services and if we are requested by the Police to close a road we will implement a physical closure as far as our resources permit.

Public spaces and Car Parks

Council staff continue to clear shopping areas and car parks where resources allow and once priority routes have been attended to. However, there will be no further salting in these areas until the further supplies of salt can be guaranteed.
Council staff have worked hard to improve site conditions by treating the surface at Charlotte Street car park. Following an inspection, this car park is now open but drivers should use caution because the surface is slushy. All car parks are open.
Drivers are asked to drive and park their vehicles considerately during the cold weather. They should consider how their parking will affect the pedestrian use of road safety measures like zebra crossings and dropped kerbs.

Schools update

Some schools are closed or partially open on Thursday. The latest schools information can be found at www.bathnes.gov.uk/schoolclosures
Parents/ guardians can also listen to their local radio station for information. Parents/ guardians should assume that Council-run transport to and from the school will attempt to run.

Waste Collections

Households where roads have been treated and are scheduled for a collection are asked to leave their waste out for collection on Thursday. Our drivers will be using their discretion to determine where vehicles can operate safely and it is safe underfoot. All other households are asked not to put out their waste for collection on Thursday. To minimise the waste collection disruption caused by the bad weather conditions, the Council has set-up 5 staffed waste collection points where refuse collection vehicles will be located.

• Bath City Football Club- Twerton High Street, Twerton, Bath;
•  Co-op Car Park - Broadmead Lane, Keynsham;
• Radco Car park, Radstock; (we have changed location from The Hollies car park to improve accessibility)
• Tesco Car Park, Old Mills, Paulton;
• Morrisons Car Park, London Road, Bath (this is the only location where a recycling vehicle is available).

Trained waste disposal staff will be available to help members of the public who take their waste and recycling to these locations.
The Council waste and recycling collection services were cancelled on Wednesday 6th January, Thursday 7th, and Friday 8th last week. This was because of the conditions under foot and on side roads where heavy waste collection vehicles may have slid on ice and could have seriously damaged cars and/ or seriously injured pedestrians.
Recycling Centres are open but drivers must take care on the approach roads.

Public Transport

For information on the wider public transport network, bus passengers can call Traveline on 0871 200 2233.

Other services

Community Meals

Although road conditions are treacherous for our Community Meals Service we intend to provide a full service for our customers on Thursday. The Council is encouraging carers or neighbours to those people who receive a community meal to see whether that person needs a meal, and to help them if possible.
Any concerns regarding meal deliveries call 01225 394350.

Adult Services

If you have a vulnerable neighbour, please try and check their well-being during the cold weather.
All Day Centres were closed on Wednesday. More information will be issued Thursday tomorrow morning.
Agencies commissioned by the Council to provide Home Care services will advise clients or relatives of any problems with services. Telephone numbers for clients/ carers/ families can be found on www.bathnes.gov.uk/homecareproviders
Useful vulnerable adult telephone numbers: Community and Health Access Team at Lewis House, Bath: 01225 396000. Emergency Duty Team: 01454 615165.

Leisure Services

Aquaterra Leisure - the Council’s leisure centre contractor - are opening all sites as usual, however some classes and courses may still be impacted and suggest people contact their local leisure centre before setting out on their journey.

• Bath Sports and Leisure Centre - 01225 486905
• Keynsham Leisure Centre - 01225 395164
• South Wansdyke Sports Centre - 01761 415522
• Culverhay Sports Centre - 01225 480882

Council Golf Courses will be closed until further notice, although work is taking place to ensure that once the thaw is complete the sites will be operational as soon as possible.
Chew Valley Sports Centre remains open.

Heritage Services

All Council attractions are due to open on Thursday.

Libraries

All libraries are due to open their normal hours.
No Mobile Library service ran on Wednesday. More information about Thursday will be issued in the morning. For more information on Mobile Library services and routes go to www.bathnes.gov.uk/mobilelibrary

Democratic Services

The Council will to try to maintain its calendar of public meetings, but people are advised to check the website for more details.

Thursday, 14 January 2010

Local schools open in our area

Taken from B&NES website 8am
Oldfield Park Infants School - Bath Opening at 10:00 a.m.Thursday Please check website for any changes
Oldfield Park Junior School - Bath Opening at 10:00 a.m.Thursday Please check website for any changes

 

Thursday, 14 January 2010

BIG FREEZE UPDATE - 13.1.10, 5.45pm

Waste collections will continue to take place where roads have been treated, although this is proving very difficult in the atrocious conditions. Households whose scheduled collection is Thursday are asked to put their waste out for collection where it is safe to do so. Members of the public can take their waste to special collection points. Recycling Centres are planned to open. Some schools are likely close on Thursday. See below for further details.

Weather Forecast

The Met Office forecast indicates that there will be cold weather overnight with freezing road temperatures. As a result, highways are expected to remain very icy. Road and pavement conditions will remain extremely hazardous. The Met Office has advised that the snowfall is dying out and no further snowfall is expected after this band of weather has passed through, although night time road temperatures are likely to stay around freezing,

The medium-term weather forecast indicates the very cold weather is likely come to an end towards the weekend where there is likely to be a thaw. However, low overnight temperatures will mean a continued risk of icy roads, especially on untreated routes.The Council advises anybody to plan carefully for any journeys and keep a close eye on the weather forecast. The Council is liaising with partners such as police, fire and the NHS Primary Care Trust to coordinate efforts.

Highways update

The Council gritting fleet will be out on Wednesday evening to keep prioritised routes open, which are passable with care. There has been some snow drifting on higher grounds. Drivers should take special care on untreated roads and hills. Gritting crews remain available around the clock to tackle any specific problems on the main network.

Central Government is now influencing the salt supply chain and has instructed all local Councils to reduce the use of salt by 25%. The Council must continue to ration the available supplies for priority routes because of this decision and the predicted freezing road temperatures.

Because the Council must focus its resources on priority routes and reduce salt consumption by 25%, side roads will not be gritted and there will be very limited salting of pavements. The Council will continue to monitor road conditions and will provide additional salting and gritting on priority routes when required.

Highways officers have worked extremely hard to secure salt deliveries and we now have enough salt for our state-of-the-art gritting fleet to comfortably take us into next week and spread grit across 253 miles. That is 37% of the road network – a figure considerably above the national average of 30%.

As a consequence of the predicted sub-zero road temperatures and uncertainty surrounding the national salt supply chain, the Council must now prioritise which grit bins will be refilled by considering the needs of local communities, surrounding terrain and ability to access the main road network. The Council relies upon the public to tell us when grit bins are empty and we can be contacted 24 hours a day on the Council Connect line.

People are asked not to travel to the Council Salt Barn in Clutton to request salt because of the need to prioritise our stocks for key transport routes. We suggest visiting your local builder’s merchants.

Members of the Public should contact the Police direct with road closure requests. The Council does not have the powers to make emergency closures of roads in these circumstances. The Council works closely with the emergency services and if we are requested by the Police to close a road we will implement a physical closure as far as our resources permit.

Public spaces and Car Parks

Council staff continue to clear shopping areas and car parks where resources allow and once priority routes have been attended to. However, there will be no further salting in these areas until the further supplies of salt can be guaranteed.

The Council closed Charlotte Street car park on Wednesday because of site conditions were dangerous. Other car parks were open. We will assess Charlotte Street car park tomorrow and attempt to clear spaces of snow.

Drivers are asked to drive and park their vehicles considerately during the cold weather. They should consider how their parking will affect the pedestrian use of road safety measures like zebra crossings and dropped kerbs.

Schools update

A number of schools are likely to be closed on Thursday. The latest schools information can be found at www.bathnes.gov.uk/schoolclosures

Parents/ guardians can also listen to their local radio station for information. Parents/ guardians should assume that Council-run transport to and from the school will attempt to run.

Waste Collections

Households where roads have been treated and are scheduled for a collection are asked to leave their waste out for collection on Thursday. Our drivers will be using their discretion to determine where vehicles can operate safely and it is safe underfoot. All other households are asked not to put out their waste for collection on Thursday. To minimise the waste collection disruption caused by the bad weather conditions, the Council has set-up 5 staffed waste collection points where waste collection vehicles will be located.

• Bath City Football Club- Twerton High Street, Twerton, Bath;
• Co-op Car Park - Broadmead Lane, Keynsham;
• Sainsbury Car Park, adjacent to the Hollies, Midsomer Norton (although this could not be set-up Wednesday because of bad weather, we hope o do so Thursday);
• Tesco Car Park, Old Mills, Paulton;
• Morrisons Car Park, London Road, Bath.

Trained waste disposal staff will be available to help members of the public who take their waste and recycling to these locations.

The Council waste and recycling collection services were cancelled on Wednesday 6th January, Thursday 7th, and Friday 8th last week. This was because of the conditions under foot and on side roads where heavy waste collection vehicles may have slid on ice and could have seriously damaged cars and/ or seriously injured pedestrians.

Recycling Centres are open but drivers must take care on the approach roads.

Public Transport

For information on the wider public transport network, bus passengers can call Traveline on 0871 200 2233.

Other services

Community Meals

Although road conditions are treacherous for our Community Meals Service we intend to provide a full service for our customers tomorrow. The Council is encouraging carers or neighbours to those people who receive a community meal to see whether that person needs a meal, and to help them if possible.

Any concerns regarding meal deliveries call 01225 394350.

Adult Services

If you have a vulnerable neighbour, please try and check their well-being during the cold weather.

All Day Centres were closed on Wednesday. More information will be issued Thursday tomorrow morning.

Agencies commissioned by the Council to provide Home Care services will advise clients or relatives of any problems with services. Telephone numbers for clients/ carers/ families can be found on www.bathnes.gov.uk/homecareproviders

Useful vulnerable adult telephone numbers: Community and Health Access Team at Lewis House, Bath: 01225 396000. Emergency Duty Team: 01454 615165.

Leisure Services

Aquaterra Leisure - the Council’s leisure centre contractor - are opening all sites as usual, however some classes and courses may still be impacted and suggest people contact their local leisure centre before setting out on their journey.

• Bath Sports and Leisure Centre - 01225 486905
• Keynsham Leisure Centre - 01225 395164
• South Wansdyke Sports Centre - 01761 415522
• Culverhay Sports Centre - 01225 480882

Council Golf Courses will be closed until further notice, although work is taking place to ensure that once the thaw is complete the sites will be operational as soon as possible.

Chew Valley Sports Centre remains open.

Heritage Services

All Council attractions are due to open.

Libraries

All libraries are due to open their normal hours.

No Mobile Library service ran on Wednesday. More information about Thursday will be issued in the morning. For more information on Mobile Library services and routes go to www.bathnes.gov.uk/mobilelibrary

Democratic Services

The Council will to try to maintain its calendar of public meetings, but people are advised to check the website for more details.

For more information

1.    The Council’s website will be updated regularly to keep residents up to date about general information: www.bathnes.gov.uk  People logging onto the website should regularly refresh their web browser to ensure that they have the latest up date. by logging of the page and relogging on.

2.    All other enquiries should be made to Council Connect on 01225 394041 between 8am – 6pm weekdays (Wednesday 9.30am – 6pm);

3.    Outside of these times the Council’s Out of Office Emergency number is 01225 477 477;

4.    People can email on council_connect@bathnes.gov.uk or SMS text on 07797806545. These can be contacted 24 hours a day and a response will be sent next working day. These methods should not be used for emergency communication.

Service specific telephone numbers

Enquiries about Adult care transport should call 01225 394371.

Wednesday, 13 January 2010

BIG FREEZE UPDATE - 13.1.10, 8.20am

Waste collections will continue to take place where roads have been treated. Households whose scheduled collection is Wednesday are asked to put their waste out for collection where it is safe to do so. Members of the public should also be able to take their waste to special collection points, which will be open from mid morning. Primary schools will open at 10.00am.

Weather Forecast

The snow that has fallen overnight and drifting was experienced over high ground. Extensive ploughing was necessary to keep these roads open. Road conditions are expected to remain very icy. Road and pavement conditions remain extremely hazardous. The Met Office have advised that the snowfall is dying out and no further snowfall is expected after this band of weather has passed through.

The long-term weather forecast indicates the extremely cold weather is likely come to an end towards the weekend where there is likely to be a thaw. The Council advises anybody to plan carefully for any journeys and keep a close eye on the weather forecast. The Council is liaising with partners such as police, fire and the NHS Primary Care Trust to coordinate efforts.

Highways update

The Council gritting fleet has gritted and ploughed throughout the night to keep prioritised routes main routes open,  which are passable with care. However there has been some drifting on higher grounds. The gritting team are currently treating Bathwick hill which should open shortly. Drivers should take special care on untreated roads  and hills. An emergency gritting vehicle will be available around the clock to tackle any specific problems on the main network. We will continue to put grit in bins where essential. The Council relies upon the public to tell us when grit bins are empty and we can be contacted 24 hours a day on the Council Connect line.

Because the Council must focus its resources on priority routes, side roads will not be gritted and there will be very limited salting of pavements. Road users should also take special care with the steep hills and untreated roads.  The Council will continue to monitor road conditions and will provide additional salting and gritting on priority routes when required.

Highways officers have worked extremely hard to secure salt deliveries and we now have enough salt for our state-of-the-art gritting fleet to comfortably take us into next week and spread grit normal treatment rates across 253 miles. That is 37% of the road network – a figure considerably above the national average of 30%. People are asked not to travel to the Council Salt Barn in Clutton to request salt because of the need to prioritise our stocks for key transport routes. We suggest visiting your local builder’s merchants.

Members of the Public should contact the Police direct with road closure requests. The Council does not have the powers to make emergency closures of roads in these circumstances. The Council works closely with the emergency services and if we are requested by the Police to close a road we will implement a physical closure as far as our resources permit.

Limited waste collections on treated highways routes took place on Monday and Tuesday. These arrangements remain in place on Wednesday.

Public spaces and Car Parks

Council staff continue to clear shopping areas and car parks where resources allow and once priority routes have been attended to. However, there will be no further salting in these areas until the further supplies of salt can be guaranteed.

Drivers are asked to drive and park their vehicles considerately during the cold weather. They should consider how their parking will affect the pedestrian use of road safety measures like zebra crossings and dropped kerbs.

Schools update

As of 6.45am 13 January:  Primary schools will open at 10.00am this will allow Head Teachers to assess the situation for their individual school, decisions on further restrictions or closures will be taken by each school and will be posted on this and school's own websites.  It is anticipated that most primary schools will be open from 10.00am.

The latest schools information can be found at www.bathnes.gov.uk/schoolclosures Parents/ guardians can also listen to their local radio station for information. Parents/ guardians should assume that Council-run transport to and from the school will attempt to run.

Waste and Recycling
Households where roads have been treated and are scheduled for a collection, are asked to leave their waste out for collection. Our drivers will be using their discretion to determine where it is safe to collect waste (i.e where vehicles can operate safely and it is safe underfoot for staff). All other households are asked not to put out their waste for collection on Wednesday.

In order to help a a time when many waste collections have been disrupted by the weather, the Council has set up 5 staffed waste collection points (where waste collection vehicles will be located) and these will be available from mid morning today (Wednesday). Crews are currently out salting access to these areas

Bath City Football Club- Twerton High Street, Twerton, Bath
Co-op Car Park - Broadmead Lane, Keynsham
Sainsbury Car Park, adjacent to the Hollies, Midsomer Norton
Tesco Car Park, Old Mills, Paulton
Morrisons Car Park, London Road, Bath

Members of the public may take their waste and recycling to these locations where staff will assist them in disposing of their waste.

The Council waste and recycling collection services were cancelled on Wednesday 6th January, Thursday 7th, and Friday 8th last week. This was because of the conditions under foot and on side roads where heavy waste collection vehicles may have slid on ice and could have seriously damaged cars and/ or seriously injured pedestrians.

Recycling Centres are open.

Public Transport

It is likely that there will be some disruption to public transport. First bus have suspended all services in Bath. For information on the wider public transport network, bus passengers can call Traveline on 0871 200 2233.

Democratic Services

The Council will to try to maintain its calendar of public meetings, but people are advised to check the website for more details.

For more information

1.    The Council’s website will be updated regularly to keep residents up to date about general information: www.bathnes.gov.uk  People logging onto the website should regularly refresh their web browser to ensure that they have the latest up date. by logging of the page and relogging on.

2.    All other enquiries should be made to Council Connect on 01225 394041 between 8am – 6pm weekdays (Wednesday 9.30am – 6pm);

3.    Outside of these times the Council’s Out of Office Emergency number is 01225 477 477;

4.    People can email on council_connect@bathnes.gov.uk or SMS text on 07797806545. These can be contacted 24 hours a day and a response will be sent next working day. These methods should not be used for emergency communication.

Service specific telephone numbers

Enquiries about Adult care transport should call 01225 394371.

Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Lyndhurst Road Planning application

We have one planning application this week and that is for the provision of a rear dormer at 15 Lyndhurst Road Oldfield Park.

If you want to know more about the application or make a comment then follow this link HERE

Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Big Freeze update 12th Janruary

The Council plans to conduct a limited waste collection service on Tuesday where roads have been treated. Households where roads have been treated are asked to leave their waste out for collection.
All other households are asked not to put out their waste for collection on Tuesday. All schools are either open or partly open.

Thursday, 07 January 2010

BIG FREEZE UPDATE - 6.1.10, 4.50pm

The following was issued by Bath and North East Somerset Council this afternoon.

Weather Forecast

Snow was continuous throughout the day causing treacherous conditions.

The Met Office predicts that early this evening, temperatures will plummet with clearing skys with road surface temperatures falling to -9c. This is likely to lead to the most hazardous driving conditions experienced this winter. Road and pavement conditions will be even more hazardous.

Residents are urged not to travel unless absolutely necessary. If residents have to, the Council advises anybody to plan carefully for any journeys and keep a close eye on the weather forecast. The Council is liaising with partners such as police, fire and the PCT to coordinate efforts.

Highways update

There are nationwide problems with the supply chain of salt which does not appear to be improving and there will be a need to conserve and ration salt stocks. Although the Council has a reasonable stock at the present time, the appalling weather conditions are making the situation difficult.

The Bath & North East Somerset Council gritting fleet will be going out this evening to do another full salting run on prioritised routes. Gritting vehicles will be available around the clock to tackle any specific problems on the main network.

Key transport routes and roads to key facilities like hospitals and care homes have been gritted and are passable with care. Steep hills not on the main network are impassable. Because the Council must focus its resources on these priority routes, side roads will not be gritted. There will be very limited salting of pavements and car parks because of the nationwide problem with the salt supply chain.

The Council will continue to monitor road conditions and will provide additional salting and gritting on priority routes when required.

Snow and ice can seriously damage the highways surface increasing the number of potholes because of the action of frost on the highway. Highways Inspectors will inspect the condition of the roads during the adverse weather conditions and the Council will resolve these problems as soon as it can.

Public spaces and Car Parks

Council staff will be redeployed onto snow clearing to keep shopping areas and car parks clear once priority routes have been attended to. However, there will be very limited salting in these areas because of the nationwide problem with the salt supply chain.

Public Transport

The Council will issue a service update as early as possible tomorrow morning. For more information on the wider public transport network, bus passengers can call Traveline on 0871 200 2233.

Waste and Recycling

All services were cancelled today.

Thursday waste collections in Bath & North East Somerset Council are cancelled. Please don't put your waste out for collection.

Residents will be notified when the Council intends to collect waste from cancelled collections.

All three Recycling Centres closed on Thursday.

Schools Update

All schools in the district will be closed tomorrow. Full details are on www.bathnes.gov.uk/schoolclosures

All nurseries and Children’s Centres will be closed.

Other Services

Adult Services

If you have a vulnerable neighbour, please try and check their well-being during the cold weather.

Plans are in place to ensure that services to vulnerable people continue. People who use day centres are advised to call their centre to check if it is open.

There will be a very limited community meals service tomorrow. The Council will prioritise any deliveries to those customers who can't cook for themselves. We have phoned all others to tell them that we may not be able to deliver hot meals tomorrow.

The Council is encouraging carers or neighbours to those people who receive a community meal to see whether that person needs a meal, and to help them if possible. 

Agencies commissioned by the Council to provide Home Care services have contingency plans in place. Clients or relatives should call the relevant agency for more information. These telephone numbers can be found on www.bathnes.gov.uk/homecareproviders

Useful vulnerable adult telephone numbers: Community and Health Access Team at Lewis House, Bath: 01225 396000. Emergency Duty Team
01454 615165.

Leisure Services

Chew Valley Sports Centre will be closed on Thursday 7 January 2010

Aquaterra Leisure - the Council’s leisure centre contractor - are planning to open sites as usual, however some classes and courses may be cancelled and suggest people contact their local leisure centre before setting out on their journey.

Bath Sports and Leisure Centre - 01225 486905
Keynsham Leisure Centre - 01225 395164
South Wansdyke Sports Centre - 01761 415522
Culverhay Sports Centre - 01225 480882

Council Golf Courses will be closed until further notice

Wednesday, 06 January 2010

Weather Update

The following was issued by Bath & North East Somerset Council this morning.
Weather Forecast
Snow was continuous throughout the night. Accumulations of snow have caused problems on main routes around Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Peasdown and snow ploughs were deployed to clear these.
The Met Office predicts snow will continue until lunchtime when it will die out. The weather has resulted in treacherous conditions. The road temperature is likely to plummet during the afternoon and overnight to as low as -8c making road and pavement conditions hazardous.
Residents are urged not to travel unless absolutely necessary. If residents have to, the Council advises anybody to plan carefully for any journeys and keep a close eye on the weather forecast. The Council is liaising with partners such as police, fire and the PCT to coordinate efforts.
The Council is already planning ahead for more difficult conditions tomorrow.
 Highways update
The Bath & North East Somerset Council gritting fleet was out salting the roads during the night and using snow ploughs. Key transport routes and roads to key facilities like hospitals and care homes have been gritted and are passable with care. Steep hills not on the main network are impassable.
Because the Council must focus its resources on these priority routes, side roads will not be gritted. Pavements and car parks will be salted following the gritting of priority routes.
The Council will continue to monitor road conditions and will provide additional salting and gritting on priority routes when required.
There are nationwide problems with the supply chain of salt for salt, but the Council has a reasonable stock at the present time.
Snow and ice can seriously damage the highways surface increasing the number of potholes because of the action of frost on the highway. Highways Inspectors will inspect the condition of the roads during the adverse weather conditions and the Council will resolve these problems as soon as it can.
Public spaces and Car Parks
Council staff will be redeployed onto snow clearing and salting duties to keep shopping areas and car parks clear once priority routes have been attended to.
This morning, crews have cleared paths through fallen snow in main urban centres. Snow will be cleared and salt applied to keep car parks operating throughout the district.
Public Transport
As of 09:00 hrs, situation may change as the day goes on.
First

• Very limited service on 5, 13 and 14 routes. P&R from Newbridge (21) also has a limited service. All other services not operating at present;

Abus

• 42 Odd Down – RUH limited service operating via Wellsway and Lower Bristol Road;
• 349 Bristol – Keynsham limited service.

 Somerbus

• No services operating at present.

Faresaver

• No services operating at present.

 Ryans

• No services operating – unlikely to operate for most of the day.

CT Coaches

• No services operating

 Wessex Connect

• 20A/C limited service serving RUH, Twerton and Centre.
• 532 to Keynsham not operating.

B&NES Council Environmental Services

• 665 Keynsham Local not operating.
• 752 Chew Valley not operating.

Libra Travel

• 94 into Bath not operating.

Cotswold Green

• 620 not operating. 

 For more information on the wider public transport network, bus passengers can call Traveline on 0871 200 2233.
 Waste and Recycling
 All services have been cancelled for today as the conditions would make use of the vehicles on untreated roads hazardous. Residents are requested not to place their refuse out for collection as this will not be collected until next week. The Council will give more information about tomorrow’s waste collections later today.
 All three recycling centres are currently open.
 Schools Update
 All schools shut. The Council will be updating its website from early tomorrow morning on www.bathnes.gov.uk/schoolclosures
Parents/ guardians should also listen to local radio stations.
 All Council run nurseries and Children’s Centres are closed.
 Other Services
 Adult Services
Plans are in place to ensure that services to vulnerable people continue. People who use day centres are advised to call their centre to check if it is open.
There is a very limited community meals service today, although we are able to deliver to customers in Keynsham. The community meals service delivered frozen meals to people yesterday in case of severe weather conditions. People who need to use this meal are being called today.
For those who are unable to cook, special arrangements have been made. The Council is encouraging carers or neighbours to those people who receive a community meal to see whether that person needs a meal, and to help them if possible.
Agencies commissioned by the Council to provide Home Care services have contingency plans in place. Clients or relatives should call the relevant agency for more information. These telephone numbers can be found on www.bathnes.gov.uk/homecareproviders
Useful vulnerable adult telephone numbers: Community and Health Access Team at Lewis House, Bath: 01225 396000. Emergency Duty Team
01454 615165.
 Libraries
 Bath Central Library was the only library due open today. Reduced opening hours are 9.30am – 1pm.
 Heritage Services
 Open as normal.

Wednesday, 06 January 2010

Weather Update

The Weather as you will all know is very bad in our local area. All Buses are not running at the moment.
All Schools are Shut,
Bath & North East Somerset Council has cancelled its refuse collections today and residents are being asked not to put out the rubbish for collection today.
Also please do not use your car as the road conditions are terrible and the footpaths are not much better either.