The official Bath & North East Somerset Council Bluesky account. News & info. We read all messages but can’t respond to every one. For customer services www.bathnes.gov.uk/contact-ushttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mkkw46sxsn2yWe are working in partnership with Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE) to offer an integrated energy advice and planning service that makes it easier to plan and carry out sensitive improvements to historic homes. Read more: https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/listed-building-owners-benefit-combined-energy-and-planning-advice28 Apr 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkw46sxsn2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mijhuipgka2gThis popular stretch of canal towpath between Bathwick Hill and Pulteney Gardens is being resurfaced – making it better for walkers, wheelers and cyclists.  We're working with Canal & River Trust to deliver the improvements, which will start on 7 April and are expected to take 11 weeks to complete.02 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijhuipgka2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3midm47rmh32xWe're carrying out drainage improvement works in B3130 Stanton Road near Pensford. 🗓️ 7 - 24 April ⛔ Section of B3130 closed throughout ➡️ Diversion route in place ℹ️ one.network/?GB14878626431 Mar 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3midm47rmh32xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mhxya3lbzd2sFind out what's been happening across the district this week. https://mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect_march_26_2026-1070988926 Mar 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxya3lbzd2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mhsmxlmq2s2s🅿️ Ashton Way East short stay car park in Keynsham will no longer be operated by us from 1 April 2026.   It is a small, short stay car park, but don’t worry there’s still plenty of places to park in our other car parks in town. See all seven of them here: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/parking-and-travel/find-parking/find-parking-keynsham24 Mar 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsmxlmq2s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mhioprxrpf2qWe're continuing work preparing the new Local Plan, following strong public engagement on the options for how development needs across the district could be met up to 2043. Read more on our newsroom: https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/council-acknowledges-strong-response-local-plan-options-consultation20 Mar 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhioprxrpf2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mh6mlkuerw2qWorks to build a new zebra crossing in High Street, Weston started today. 🗓️16 March - 2 April 🚦Two-way temporary signals in place ℹ️ one.network/?GB148037176 ⛔Section of Eastfield Avenue closed throughout16 Mar 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6mlkuerw2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mh3eni4qd22x🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Good luck to everyone running the Bath Half Marathon today, especially the mums running on Mother's Day. ℹ️ More info on organiser’s website: https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/bath-half ⛔ Road closures: https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/bath-half/road-closures 📍Plan your journey: https://journeyplanner.travelwest.info15 Mar 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh3eni4qd22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mgz6ahxuog2iWe've completed our improvements to this pedestrian crossing in Wells Road, Bath 👍 We’ve replaced the old traffic signals which had reached the end of their life-cycle, footways have been reconstructed and widened and the road resurfaced.14 Mar 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgz6ahxuog2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mgsbja47yi26We repaired 1,143 potholes across Bath & North East Somerset in February, that's 40 a day! That brings this year’s total to 2,344 potholes repaired so far – our highest in five years. You can report an issue with a highway directly to us through our website: www.bathnes.gov.uk/report-it 🔗11 Mar 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsbja47yi26https://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mgnfeuc7yi24We’ve temporarily closed St James's Parade to all traffic and are working to install two-way signals due to an unstable vault below the road. We are working with the property owner and will provide further updates.09 Mar 2026 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgnfeuc7yi24https://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mgd6aocw5p2yFind out what's been happening across the district this week. https://mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect_march_5_2026 Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/econnect05 Mar 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgd6aocw5p2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mftunu6vah2zFootway improvement works in Charlotte Street and Queen Square Place are progressing well 👍 We're repairing uneven and damaged surfaces and making it making it easier and safer for people walking and wheeling. 🗓️Completed by 8 May 🅿️Charlotte Street Car Park open throughout 27 Feb 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftunu6vah2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mftklvpsqz2xFind out what's been happening across the district this week. https://mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect_february_26_2026-10709790 Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/econnect27 Feb 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftklvpsqz2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mfrrm64bi32qWe've completed installing this new zebra crossing in Marlborough Buildings👍 It's now safer and easier to cross between Royal Victoria Park and access nearby Royal Crescent. These works are part of an ongoing programme bringing local active travel improvements across Bath & North East Somerset.26 Feb 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrrm64bi32qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mfqwromm262ySmaller cars = lower charges In the spring we’ll be consulting on proposed changes to parking charges that would base the cost of residents' parking permits on vehicle size. ℹ️More information on our Newsroom: https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/further-consultation-proposed-changes-parking-charges26 Feb 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfqwromm262yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mfogcugfhn2rFour cast iron lanterns have been upgraded and refurbished on North Parade Bridge, improving energy efficiency and keeping their heritage style💡 It's part of a wider programme to modernise lighting assets across the World Heritage city. 📸 Photos courtesy of Andrew Hatfield25 Feb 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfogcugfhn2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mfhpqd2o5224We're looking forward to welcoming residents online for the Somer Valley Area Forum on 26 February at 6pm. Join the discussion about the issues that matter to you in your community. https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/somer-valley-forum22 Feb 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfhpqd2o5224https://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mfeoiyzkie2mWe're installing a new zebra crossing in London Street/Walcot Street, Bath, creating a safer place for people to cross. We'll also be resurfacing and widening pavements. 🗓️ 23 Feb - 13 March 🚦Temporary two-way signals in place throughout ℹ️ one.network/?GB14800726621 Feb 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfeoiyzkie2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mf7uuq2ph52qFind out what's been happening across the district this week. https://mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect_february_19_2026 Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/econnect19 Feb 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7uuq2ph52qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mf5hpv6dal2iCouncillors have agreed to further consultation with local residents about proposed changes to parking charges, including proposals to introduce charges based on vehicle size for residents’ parking permits. ℹ️ More information on our Newsroom: https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/further-consultation-proposed-changes-parking-charges18 Feb 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf5hpv6dal2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mf2n75r6mv2xPride in Place is bringing up to £20 million of funding to Twerton and Whiteway to help improve opportunities for everyone over the next ten years. The programme is community-led and puts decision making in the hands of local people. Read more: https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/next-phase-ps20-million-pride-place-twerton-and-whiteway17 Feb 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2n75r6mv2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3meyhxljzlu2pResidents are invited to come together at Bath Guildhall on Tuesday 24 February to mark four years since Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, in an evening of remembrance, reflection and solidarity. The event is free to attend. More information: https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/ukraine-war-4th-anniversary-remembrance-events-bath16 Feb 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3meyhxljzlu2phttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3mexvzkmuuf2e⛔ Bannerdown Road in Batheaston is closed due to a fallen tree. Work to clear the obstruction is underway. You can report problems on the highway like this to us directly 👇 https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/report-problem-highway-or-public-space16 Feb 2026 11:10 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mexvzkmuuf2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3metbxamwc52cWe're making traffic & safety improvements in A363 Sally in the Wood. 🗓️ 16 Feb - 6 March ⛔ Two-way temp signals in place ℹ️ one.network/?GB14830595214 Feb 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3metbxamwc52chttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3meqo4u2pch2rA weather warning for ice is in place between 5pm today and 10am tomorrow. For more information visit the Met Office website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/13 Feb 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqo4u2pch2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3meol33mjyu2cWales & West are carrying out repair and maintenance works in High Street, Weston. 🗓️ 13 - 23 Feb ⛔ Section of High Street closed ➡️ Diversion in place ℹ️ one.network/?GB147698179 Delays may occur, please plan your journeys around peak times.12 Feb 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3meol33mjyu2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3meokdt2x242qWe really value our apprentices. If you’re interested in finding out more about apprenticeship opportunities at the council, please visit our website 👇 https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/our-services/apprenticeships12 Feb 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3meokdt2x242qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3meocougoax2vFind out what's been happening across the district this week. https://mailchi.mp/bathnes/econnect_february_5_2026-10709754 Sign up for e-connect to get weekly news and helpful information: https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/econnect12 Feb 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3meocougoax2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bathnes.bsky.social/post/3megsxspbmc2vWe're looking forward to welcoming residents at the Chew Valley Area Forum on 11 February, 6pm at Chew Valley School. Join the discussion about the issues that matter to you in your community. https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/chew-valley-area-forum09 Feb 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:2k4zqff6jmpyg3sz6jsrl6oz/app.bsky.feed.post/3megsxspbmc2v