I have asked that the mess that has again been dumped on the footpath at Connection Hill opposite the electric sub station is cleared up as soon as possible.

This mess is here on a regular basis if you know who is doing this please let us know as it is not acceptable.




By Councillor Tim Ball

Walyn Close Flats fly tipping

I have asked that the mess is cleared away from the recycling area outside of Walwyn Close flats, this rather annoying as it is there on a regular basis.

It is also not very good to look at for the residents if you know who is causing the mess please let us know.

I have also asked the council to work closely with Curo to find a permanent solution to this issue that can not be allowed to continue.


By Councillor Tim Ball

Litter Pick & Childrens play area

Cllr Gerry Curran joined children from St Michael's Junior School on a litter pick in Carr's Woodland off of Walwyn Close Twerton on Monday 18th March.

Gerry Said: "The area was full of litter and it was great to have the children along to help us adults clear up, It is a shame that people can not take their litter home with them instead of dropping it where they are stood".

There was also a lot of fly tipping that had taken place in the woodland area that has been removed with help of the councils waste department.

After an hour of litter picking the Children went onto a new woodland play area created by the councils parks department, in which the natural elements are put to good use such as fallen trees and tree stumps.

"We hope that the Children have as much fun using the new play areas as we had looking around them".



The areas above and to the left hand side are the new play area's created for children from natural materials.

The play area can be accessed from Walwyn close by entering the woodland trail and following it 300 yards, It can also be accessed from the Woodland trail from Pennyquick View with a slightly shorter walk.



By Councillor Tim Ball

Blockbusters Closing Wednesday

It is common knowledge that Blockbusters is closing in Twerton after the National chain went into liquidation I have been told today that they are closing on Wednesday next week.

We all expected that the Twerton Blockbusters Store would remain open as it was a profitable part of the business.

I now understand that the rumours about Morrison's taking on the store are correct and that they have bought the building and not just bought out the lease that Blockbusters had with the building owner.

I have no official confirmation of the issue of Morrison's opening a local store in Twerton but have no reason not to believe this not to be correct.

I would hope that the current staff in the Blockbusters store would be able to gain employment with the new owners.

If  Morrison's take on this store as local shop it turns back the clock nearly 30 years when retail last used the building and the Co op ceased trading in the High street before returning 5 years ago further down the High Street as Southern Co op.

Helping children to enjoy the benefits of playful risk

Children are being encouraged to enjoy and learn from challenging play opportunities with a “Risk Benefit Toolkit” launched by Bath & North East Somerset Council.

The Council has adopted a Risk Benefit approach to children’s play. This toolkit will help Council staff and other organisations working with children to weigh up benefits as well as risks when making judgements about places to play or activities to do.

All of this supports the Council’s commitment to provide “challenging and stimulating” play opportunities which allow children to develop and grow, as outlined in the Council’s Play Policy and endorsed nationwide by the Health & Safety Executive.

Bath & North East Somerset Council is committed to offering children and young people opportunities for them to enjoy their childhood and prepare for adult life. These essential opportunities for exciting play enable children to develop and grow; and it’s through childhood play that we first learn to spot risk and deal with it appropriately.

It’s all about finding the balance between enabling children to get the benefits of challenging and exciting play without putting them at risk of serious injury. The Risk Benefit Assessment process helps to make a sensible, professional judgement on this and is now promoted by the Health & Safety Executive as the best approach.

To celebrate the launch of this approach, children from St Michael’s C of E Junior School will test out a newly created playful space at Carr’s Wood, Twerton, in Bath on Monday 18 March featuring fallen tree climbs, hilltop lookout, swing and balance/clamber logs – after “doing their bit” for the community and helping to clear litter from the woodland.

For more information on the Council’s Play Policy and where to find opportunities for challenging play, visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/playfulrisk.

Energy saving open house in Twerton

Energy saving open house.

Visitors who drop in can see advisors demonstrate how to take meter readings, set central heating controls, explain practical measures to address condensation and damp, and show how making small changes in the home can result in savings on fuel bills. Each visitor can take home information leaflets and a free thermometer card and magnet. The first 100 visitors get a free Winter Warmth pack!

Visit: 
56 The Hollow, Twerton, Bath BA2 1LZ (map)
12 March-14 April
Tuesday (late night opening): 3-7
Wednesday-Saturday: 10-2pm

The Open House is part of the Winter Warmth Club project that we're delivering with Bath & North East Somerset's Housing Services department.

In partnership with West of England Care and Repair, British Red Cross, Age UK and Curo, the area's major social housing provider, we're offering a variety of help and advice, particularly aimed at older people. By calling CSE's Home Energy Team on 0800 082 2234, people in the area could access: 

• Discounted heating repairs and improvements - using trusted contractors to repair heating and hot water systems
• Supplying oil-filled radiators if heating can’t be reinstated quickly
• A referral to get funding for energy efficiency improvements like loft insulation
• Winter safety checks
• Draught proofing – doors, windows, chimneys, loft hatches, etc.
• Loft clearance in preparation for insulation
• Path clearance
• Hot water tank or pipe lagging
• A personal visit from Red Cross staff or volunteers
• Advice on benefits, grants and services that can help
• Advice on fire hazards from Avon Fire and Rescue
• A free Healthy Homes pack, containing essentials for winter weather and power cuts

This scheme is funded by the Department of Health. More information on the council website here.

Cars obstructing steps Poolemead Road

I have asked the council to put down white lines in front of the steps a the top of Poolemead Road.

It seem that visitors to the youth centre are parking in front of these steps making them impossible to use for local residents.

The steep banks on this part of Poolemead Road make the getting across the road bad enough without  this indiscriminate parking.

It normally takes about six weeks from request for lines to go down and I am hopeful that this will be achieved on this occasion.

By Councillor Tim Ball