Twerton and Whiteway Councillor Weekly Update - 18.05.2025

Here is this weeks update on what your Councillors Tim Ball and Sarah Moore have actioned in the area.

Freeview Road/Dominion Road - We have requested the lane to be cleared of rubbish and weeds.

Poolemead Road - We have requested several handrails to be tightened and secured.

Woodhouse Road - We have requested the hedge on the footpath near Footsteps nursery to be cut back to make it easier for pedestrians.

Shophouse Road - We have asked for the pavement to be repaired where the tree has raised and broken the tarmac.

Windrush Close - We have requested the footpaths are cleared of weeds.

Mill Lane - It was good to see the weeds have been removed as we requested.

Twerton/Whiteway - We have requested graffiti is removed in a number of areas across the ward.

Tim and Sarah have also actioned over 40 pieces of casework.

Residents given opportunity to shape council’s climate and nature strategy

Residents are being invited to share their views and experiences around nature loss and climate change in an online survey to shape Bath & North East Council’s new Climate and Nature Strategy, which launched earlier this week. 

The short survey takes around five minutes to complete and is anonymous. It asks residents a series of questions about action they have taken to protect nature and or reduce their climate impact, any barriers to action they have faced and their view of the council’s work so far. 

The council has made tackling the climate and ecological emergencies one of its core priorities and the new strategy will reflect the progress made already and incorporate the Ecological Emergency Action Plan. Feedback from the survey will support and inform the new strategy, which aims to outline action to be taken in the council’s own operations and how the council can support residents and businesses to take action.

Cabinet Member Sarah Warren, Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency and Sustainable Travel, said: “We are really keen to understand residents’ views on climate and nature within Bath and North East Somerset, what they are already doing, what they would like to do and what is preventing them from doing it. I would encourage everyone to take part because the feedback will help the council to develop inclusive policies and action plans that meet their specific needs, concerns and challenges and help to create a healthier, more sustainable environment for everyone in Bath and North East Somerset.” 

You can take part in the survey online and printed copies are available in the three main libraries: Bath Central, Keynsham and Midsomer Norton.

Twerton and Whiteway Planning Applications w/c 12.05.2025

This week we have 1 planning applications for Twerton and Whiteway, please see the details below and if you want to comment, please follow the relevant link. 

Ward: Twerton                                         App Ref: 25/01744/FUL

Parish: N/A

Registered: 7th May 2025                      Expiry Date: 2nd July 2025

Location: 30 Shaws Way Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1QQ

Grid Ref: (E)371943 - (N)164504 LB    Grade: N/A

Proposal: Change of use from a 3 bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 7 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class Sui Generis) and single-storey rear extension and bicycle storage.

Officer: Christine Moorfield

Applicant: Rivers Birtwell Agent: BPM

C/o Chris Michot

BPM Architectural Services

33 Stoneleigh Avenue

Brighton

BN1 8NP

33 Stoneleigh Avenue Brighton BN1 8NP To view the case click on the link here.

Twerton and Whiteway Ward Councillor weekly update - 10.05.2025

Here is this weeks update on what your Councillors Tim Ball and Sarah Moore have actioned in the area.

How Hill - Councillor Sarah Moore met with residents to discuss the proposed new parking restrictions.

Newton Road - Councillor Sarah Moore met with residents to discuss the proposed new parking restrictions.

Councillors Tim Ball and Sarah Moore joined the Twerton and Whiteway Wombles on a litter pick in Redland Park.

Sarah and Tim completed over 50 pieces of personal casework this week.

If you have any issues in your street or need our help please do get in touch.

Twerton and Whiteway Planning Applications w/c 05.05.2025

This week we have no new planning applications for Twerton and Whiteway. 

Twerton and Whiteway Ward Councillor weekly update - 04.05.2025

Here is this weeks update on what your Councillors Tim Ball and Sarah Moore have actioned in the area.

Blagdon Park - We requested Curo removed the broken, dangerous railings, which they did the next day, however, they left a deep hole, which we have asked them to fill in.

Walwyn Close - We have issues with the street lights here, which we have reported. We have asked the Council to clean the small lane of weeds and litter and keep it maintained. We also asked for all the recycling and rubbish to be removed from the bin store, this was not collected for several weeks as a vehicle was parked in front of the storage area preventing access.

Shophouse Road - A temporary British Heart Foundation clothes collection bank has been placed in a very dangerous position and so we have requested this is moved.

Mill Lane - We have asked for the considerable about of weeds to be cleared.

Rosewarn Close - We have asked Curo to confirm when the railings will be replaced on the edge of Whiteway Green. We have also asked for an update on what is happening with the old toddler play area. 

Haycombe Drive/Kelston View Junction - we arrange for the post to be replaced after being knocked out. Which was resolved within 24 hours.

Parking Restrictions - a number of new parking restrictions we proposed this week, most of which were requested by residents, however, there are 3 areas that were requested by FirstBus which residents have contact us about, we have been to the sites as follows:

    How Hill - Double Yellow lines proposed to make the corner safer, however, both the residents and us believe the lines are too extensive and have requested these are adjusted.

    Newton Road/Shaws Way Junction - extension of existing double yellow lines, again when we visited the site we witnessed a bus pulling out whilst vehicles were already parked and there were not issues, and so we have asked for these to be removed from the proposals.

    Haycombe Drive - these lines are proposed to ensure the bus can turn into Haycombe Drive unhindered, however, again we feel these are too extensive and requested a reduction in the length.

We will be putting a separate blog covering all the proposed parking changes, which have been requested for safety reasons.

Councillor Ward Surgery - We had a number of residents come and visit us at our ward surgery this week with personal casework issues.

Twerton and Whiteway Wombles are carrying out a litterpick in Redland Park next Saturday at 11am, please do go and join them if you can.

Sarah and Tim completed over 50 pieces of personal casework this week.

If you have any issues in your street or need our help please do get in touch.

Twerton and Whiteway Planning Applications - w/c 28.04.2025

This week we have no planning applications for Twerton and Whiteway, please see the details below and if you want to comment, please follow the relevant link.