B&NES Autumn and Winter events 2025

Bath and North East Somerset has hosted a vibrant and successful summer season which saw more than 190,000 people welcomed to 25 events – and the excitement is set to continue for the rest of 2025.

After a sensational summer with highlights including the Robbie Williams concerts at the Royal Crescent, Keynsham Music Festival and the Bath Rugby Victory Parade, a standout event for the autumn is the Jane Austen Festival 250th celebrations in September which include a Regency wedding ceremony for the winners of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s unique competition.

The Bath Autumn Fayre will bring street food and live entertainment to the city from October 3 to October 5 and Bath Oktoberfest returns to Royal Victoria Park with live Oompah bands, traditional karaoke and axe-throwing from October 24 to October 26.

The Midsomer Norton Illuminated Carnival on November 10 brings the community together for an evening of glittering spectacle including a procession of 30m long light-encrusted carts. 

Plenty of festive cheer beckons at the iconic Bath Christmas Market which returns for its 25th anniversary event from November 27 to December 14, transforming the city centre into a winter wonderland with twinkling chalets, unique gifts and gourmet food and drink. 

An estimated 444,000 visitors visited the 2024 Bath Christmas Market which created a £60.4m turnover for businesses, support for more than 500 jobs and a £48.9m associated spend in the city.

Meanwhile, the Keynsham Winter Festival on November 29 will see more Christmas market stalls, local entertainers and free family activities bringing the high street to life.

The council supports holders of outdoor events with step-by-step advice on how the process works and how to get the licences and permissions needed. 

Councillor Manda Rigby, cabinet member for Communications and Community, said: “The energy and enthusiasm shown by hundreds of thousands of people for our summer events schedule has been unmatched - and there’s much more to come this autumn and winter. From lovers of literature to foodies and festive shoppers, there really is something for everyone.

“Bath and North East Somerset is a fantastic area for events of any size and our brilliant Events team is here to guide event holders through the planning and delivery stages, one step at a time.

“We want to thank our communities for their patience and support during busy periods as we work to support the fantastic events our area attracts. Your cooperation helps make these events happen and enriches the culture of our city and towns.”

Anyone wishing to hold an event in B&NES can find out more about the process on the events webpage

Haycombe Drive flooding

We have recently received reports about flooding during heavy rain and after our complaints the Council have replied with the following.

"During each visit, our process involves clearing the gully grid of debris, lifting the grid, and using a tanker to suck out the gully pot. We then perform a flow test, and if the gully isn't flowing properly, we jet the connecting drains to ensure everything is clear. I can confirm that the gullies were operational after each of these visits. Additionally, on 13th January 2023 and 27th February 2025, the pipework was jetted in response to reported flooding to ensure there were no blockages contributing to the issue.

 

The Council have recently inspected the gullies and can confirm that they are clear. However, looking at the reports and photos, it appears there is a significant amount of leaves and other debris on the highway. When this debris is washed onto the gully grids, it can quickly prevent water from entering the gullies. To address this, a request for street cleansing to attend to the area. The council will upsize the gully grids to increase their resilience to blocking from surface debris."

Long Valley Road condition

We have brought to Council's attention the urgent situation regarding the condition of Long Valley Road in Twerton. The road is deteriorating rapidly, with visible splitting and cracking that is becoming increasingly concerning.

We have previously requested for the Council to address this matter, as the road is in dire need of maintenance to prevent further deterioration. 

The current state of the road poses a significant risk, and we are worried that if action is not taken promptly, it could lead to accidents.

The Highways team have confirmed they will send out a Highways Inspector to survey the condition and schedule appropriate action to get the surface repaired.

 

Councillors Surgery Saturday 6th September 2025

This Saturday, we are hosting our monthly Councillors' Surgery at the Spot Twerton Infant School, located on Poolemead Road in Twerton. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for Twerton and Whiteway residents to come and share any concerns, worries, or even just to have a little grumble. Tim and Sarah will be available between 9.30 and 11.30 to chat and assist with any issues you might have.

We will also be joined by a representative from Curo, in case you have any specific queries you would like to raise with them.

If you can't make it this Saturday, don't worry! You can always reach us by phone. You can contact Tim at 07970461674 or Sarah at 07807013635.

Abandoned Caravan Hanna Close Garages

Councillor Sarah Moore has been contacted about by several residents. They have raised concerns regarding a caravan that has recently been parked in the garage area at the bottom of Hanna Close.

 

Many of the residents in this area are elderly and they are particularly worried that someone may be planning to live in the caravan. 

 

Sarah asked Curo look into this matter and provide any necessary assistance or guidance on how we can resolve it.

Curo have confirmed that a legal notice will be put on the Caravan requesting the owner to remove it and if this is not actioned within the timescales, Curo will remove the caravan.

Twerton and Whiteway Planning Applications W/C 01.09.2025

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

We will update you next week with any new applications.

Walwyn Close abandoned Car

We have requested that Curo remove this vehicle as soon as possible.

 

The car is in a very poor condition, extremely rusty and it poses a significant danger to others in the area. It is imperative that this issue is addressed promptly to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone who uses the car park.

 

If you know who owns this vehicle please let them know before they get charged for its removal.