Update on Weight Restriction proposal

Great news we have finally got this to consultation:

The introduction of an 18 tonne weight restriction on the route between the Globe Roundabout on the A4 and the Red Lion Roundabout on the A367, which consists of Pennyquick, Whiteway Road, Rush Hill, and Frome Road.

Tim and I along with Odd Down and Southdown Councillors are really keen to try and reduce the flow of unsuitable though HGVs through our streets. Many thanks to the residents who have supported this.

More information can be found here.

Twerton and Whiteway Planning Applications w/c 08.12.2025

This week we have 2 planning application for Twerton and Whiteway, please see the details below and if you want to comment, please follow the relevant link.

Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/04495/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      21st November 2025                             Expiry Date:            16th January 2026

Location:         14 St Michael's Road Whiteway Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1PZ 

Grid Ref:          (E)372278 - (N)164116                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Erection of a single story rear extension.

Officer:            Ed Allsop

Applicant:        Mr Nigel Lambert	Agent:    No Agent
1A High Street Chiseldon Swindon SN4 0NQ United Kingdom

To view the case click on the link here.

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Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/04600/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      1st December 2025                               Expiry Date:            26th January 2026

Location:         6 Walwyn Close Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1SX 

Grid Ref:          (E)372288 - (N)164791                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Change of use of a 3 bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) with single storey rear extension and bike store.

Officer:            Paige Moseley

Applicant:        Rivers Birtwell	Agent:    Lewis & Co Planning SE Ltd
Lewis & Co Planning 2 Port Hall Road Brighton BN1 5PD United Kingdom	C/o Mr Toby Deacon 2 Port Hall Road Brighton BN1 5PD

To view the case click on the link here.

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Student Community partnership

 

This is Our Shared City

The Student Community Partnership (SCP) is a joint commitment between the Higher Education Institutions in Bath and B&NES Council to work together to promote and improve the relationship between long-term and student residents living in Bath – Our Shared City.

The eight partners are:

• University of Bath and its Students’ Union
• Bath Spa University and its Students’ Union
• Bath College  and its Students’ Union
• Norland College, and
• Bath and North East Somerset Council.

The SCP team supports student and long-term residents in coming together and living collaboratively in the community of Bath, by running campaigns to improve community relations, safety in the night-time economy and around the river, and initiatives that promote sustainability.

We provide opportunities for volunteering and encourage active citizenship. The Partnership helps all residents to work together for the benefit of the community and ensures all residents have an active voice.

The SCP offers support when issues arise as we all live life together, and is here for the community of Bath as we all share our city.

Please contact us with suggestions and any concerns that you would like addressed by the SCP email scp@bath.ac.uk.

Want to know more 

https://scpbath.org.uk/

Cleeve Court Community Resource Centre inspection

Bath & North East Somerset Council has acknowledged the findings of a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection at its Cleeve Court Community Resource Centre which found the home maintains a positive culture of safety and openness.  

An inspectors’ report identified improvements in governance systems and said further work is needed to ensure care plans are consistent and staff have the training and guidance required to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Councillor Alison Born, cabinet member for Adult Services, said: “I want to reassure our residents, families and staff that we are continuing to address the areas that require improvement as identified in the report. We value the positive feedback from residents and their families in the report and will continue to work closely with them and healthcare partners to ensure Cleeve Court provides safe, compassionate, and person-centred care. Our staff work hard and are committed to delivering the best care for our residents.”

Key findings showed infection control and medicine management were effective, and the home environment was well-maintained and systems were in place to manage the environment safely. 

People and relatives reported feeling safe and spoke positively about staff care and responsiveness. 

The report acknowledged inclusive leaders who demonstrated integrity, openness, and honesty throughout the inspection. It said there was a positive culture where people felt they could speak up and be heard and that diversity was valued.

However, the report found care plans lacked sufficient detail for some clinical tasks, creating potential risks and there were not always clear responsibilities, roles, or systems of accountability. 

The full CQC report is available here.

Christmas memorial service at Haycombe Cemetery & Crematorium

Join a Christmas memorial service at Haycombe Cemetery & Crematorium to honour loved ones who are no longer with us at this special time of year. The event takes place Sunday 14 December, 3pm, in the Hilltop Chapel. Hang a message on our Christmas tree. Find out more online: https://bathnes.gov.uk/burials-cremations-and-memorials.  

 

Christmas Tree up

 

Councillors Sarah Moore and Tim Ball are pleased to confirm they have arranged for a Christmas Tree to be erected on Twerton High Street for the community to enjoy. 

 

The tree has be been placed on the grassed area at the end of Clyde Gardens.

 

Working with Bath Funeral Directors on Twerton Parade, baubles will be available free of charge, for residents to collect and write a message on to remember a loved one that is no longer with us, which can then be hung on the tree through the festive season. NB only baubles should be hung on the tree. 

Christmas and New Year rubbish and recycling collections

Every household has been sent a leaflet advising them of changes to the recycling and rubbish collection dates and highlighting the outstanding 60% recycling rate achieved across the area, which has helped save 51,000 tonnes of waste – enough to pack Bath Abbey to its vaulted ceiling around 14 times. You can also check your collection dates online.