Former Herman Miller building Lower Bristol Road

We have been pressing the council hard to get the opposite end of the Herman Miller Building from Lidl developed.

So far planning permission has not been granted for this part of the building due to several hurdles that needed to be resolved, these included a shopping impact assessment that we understand is now completed and being assessed.

Our understanding is that it seems close to a decision being made on this site that may give the go ahead for the final stages of development.

Local residents have been constantly telling us that they are fed up with this building not being completed and we are hopeful that this will soon be resolved.

Land Cleared up at Last

I looked through my records the other day and it does not seem like nine years that i have been on about this piece of land and the mess that it was in.

Despite many requests to British Land it seemed like nothing was going to happen.

Then a chance meeting between British Land and Council officials where the condition of this land was raised seemed to work miracles.


I am sure that other residents are as pleased as I am that this land that is beside the former Seven Stars public house and directly opposite Bathwick Tyres is at long last in a condition that we can be proud of on the entrance to the city.

Can I thank those officials and British land for at long last sorting this out.

Rooksbridge walk

We have asked for works to be carried out on the lane from Shophouse Road to Rooksbridge Walk.

We have asked both the council and curo to chase the owner of the large hedge to have it cut back and the brambles removed from it.

The amount of litter is also of concern and we have asked that it is cleared as soon as possible.

One matter that keeps coming up is that this lane is very dark and we have asked that both Curo and the Council investigate the installation of lighting on this path.

Priddy Close

It was good to be able to talk with residents and to pick up concerns about the trees and dumped rubbish in and around the Priddy Close area.

A meeting is being organised with Curo to look at certain trees that are causing a problem and to look again what we can do about the rubbish being dumped.

Produce Market at Bath City Farm this Saturday!

Bath City Farm are holding their final Produce Market of the year, this Saturday 4^th October, 11am – 1pm.

They will be selling fresh vegetables (including squashes, savoy cabbage, leeks and peas), jams, chutneys, bread, Gloucester Old Spot Pork, fresh cut flowers and crafts. They have some great value strawberry plants, redcurrant/blackcurrant bushes, Sweet Williams, pansies, chilli plants, sweet peas, vegetable seedlings and herbs.

There will be live music and a bouncy castle too, so a great day out for a good cause!

Why not go along and have some fun.

Westmoreland walk around

After a walk around with Curo last week we can report that the following issues were raised to be sorted out and we will be working with both Curo and the Council to resolve these matters.

 Rooksbridge Walk

 We have asked the council to clear the weeds from the footpaths at Rooksbridge walk and Loxton Drive the pictures show these have got out of hand.

We would hope that this work could be carried out quite quickly

Loxton Drive

We have asked the Curo to follow up on their promises and remove the old planters that have now become dangerous.

We have also asked the council to jet wash part of the parking area at Loxton Drive.

May residents have complained about the number 40 just being painted on the stone and we have asked Curo to remove this.

We have asked Curo to tidy up the area beside 31.

Priddy Close

Again we have the problem of fly tipping beside the garages at Priddy Close and we will be working with the council and Curo to have this removed and attempt to identify who is dumping at this location.

Albany Road

Cllr Sharon Ball has been helping residents with the aftermath of a sewer overflow last week and has been in touch with both Curo and Wessex water to identify why the blockage keeps happening.

It seems that there may be one very irresponsible resident who is flushing disposable nappies down the drain and we have asked Curo to write to all their tenants to refrain from this sort of activity.

Former Herman Miller Site

Lidl have confirmed that they have instructed contractors to cut the grass at the Former Herman Miller site early next week.

It is important that we keep this site in a clean and tidy state whilst we are waiting for construction of the new Lidl store.

Some initial work has commenced, however, we are still awaiting confirmation of when the main works will be undertaken.

We will update you further as soon as more information is known.

South West Bath Tri Ward Focus

The South West Bath Tri ward Focus is now being delivered through doors in Westmoreland here is a full Colour version for those who do not have theirs yet.

Inverness Road

We have a planning application for a change of use from C3 dwelling house to C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

Application reference: 14/01140/FUL received on 12/03/2014

Planning Portal reference: PP-03248367

If you wish to view this application or to make comments then please follow the link below.

 23 Inverness Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3RX

Former Unigate yard Rosebery Place

We are led to believe that there are proposals being worked up for a planning application for the former Unigate yard that has been left abandoned at Rosebery place on the Lower Bristol Road.

It seems that after a lull in activity, there is suddenly a lot of interest in all properties along the lower Bristol Road, we are not sure what the latest proposals are for this yard but we will publish details as soon as they are available.

The over riding issue is that it is better that this land is used than left abandoned as it has been.

Shophouse Road ( Development )

I have made objections to the proposals for the development of 4 1 bedroom flats at 30 Shophouse Road Twerton.

I have made the following objections on line

1) This is over development of the site due to the very compact area that is being proposed for the development it is high on a bank and will have an overlooking affect that will dominate the local area.

2) The lack of on site parking, there is no room to park on the street in this congested area that is now being used for commuter parking.

And in a separate email to the case officer I have made the following comments.

I refer to the above application where I have made comments on line of why I feel that this application is unsuitable in this area.

I would ask that if you are minded to approve this application you would refer it to the development control committee.

This application would amount to over development of this site it is also misleading as it implies that there is plenty of on street parking when in fact there is none.

If you have not made comments on this application you are still able to do so online or in writing quoting application reference number 14/00485/FUL

McDonald's Lower Bristol Road.

We have a planning application for the Installation of a dormer roof, extension of patio area and installation of 3 patio benches at McDonald's on the lower Bristol Road.

Application reference: 14/00448/FUL received on 30/01/2014

Planning Portal reference: PP-03159032

If you would like to comment on this application or view the plans then follow the link below.

Mcdonalds, Weston Lock Retail Park, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, BA2 1EP

Bath City farm Litter Pick 1st Feb 10.30 till 3pm

Bath city farm will be carrying out a litter pick on 1st February from 10.30am till 3pm.

People are just asked to turn up on the day via the entrance on Kelston View soup and refreshments will also be available for those litter picking on the day.

It is recommended that stout footwear is worn as the ground is uneven and muddy.

Litter pickers usually do a good job clearing the farm land and surrounding roads and hedgerows and the more help that there is the easier the job.

Part of Twerton High Street to Close for 5 nights

A small section of Twerton High Street will be closed from its Junction with the A36 Lower Bristol Road through to its Junction with Shophouse Road.

The road will be closed from 12 midnight to 6am for 5 nights from 13th January 2014.

The closure is needed so that the vegetation and re pointing of the railway embankment can be carried out.

This is work that has been asked for by us for some time now and we are pleased that it is happening as this should make this area much better and cleaner to look at.

By Councillor Sharon Ball

Bath City Farm Christmas Fair

Bath City farm are hosting a Christmas fair that is suitable for the whole family why not go along and have some Christmas fun.

Arson at Priddy Close

The Police would like to hear from anyone with information on a foolish incident on Saturday 20th April at approximately 03.15am, a recycling box was set alight by unknown persons in Priddy Close, Bath, causing damage to garden fencing.

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference 37576/13 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 101 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111.