Twerton and Whiteway Ward Councillor updates - w/e 14.02.2026

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

Watery Lane - We have requested the blocked drain is cleared.

Mill Lane - We have chased the repair to the pothole that is in the centre of the road and pleased to see it has been repaired.

Windrush Close - We have reported the lamppost that is not working near number 2 to the Council and also chased up Curo for the broken light in the garage area, which we have now been told will be repaired on 18.02.2026.

Redland Park - We have reported the street sign where the light is not working opposite Bond Court and the black bags of rubbish around the estate.

Whiteway Green - We have arranged another meeting onsite with Curo to again discuss the lack of fencing around the play area and also potential disabled play equipment.

Poolemead Road - We have reported the blocked drain near the entrance into the garages at Linley Close.

We have handled over 40 pieces of personal case work.

Please do get in touch if you have any issues you would like to raise with us.

February Half Term at The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery

There’s lots for families to enjoy at The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery in Bath this February Half Term holiday. Whether your little ones prefer digging for ancient artefacts or unleashing their artistic flair, there’s plenty to spark imaginations, keep hands busy, and make memories that last long after the holidays end this February. 

Set off on an historic adventure at The Roman Baths

At The Roman Baths, young explorers can travel back 2,000 years and experience the sights, sounds and stories of Roman Britain. Families can wander through the atmospheric ancient site, meet costumed Roman characters around the steaming Great Bath, and enjoy free audioguides—including a lively children’s version narrated by beloved British author and former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen.

Little ones can follow a free family trail, searching for clues, solving challenges and discovering more about the people who once lived, worked and relaxed at the Baths. Throughout the week, free drop‑in craft sessions (Monday to Friday) invite children to get creative by making decorations inspired by the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia.

Young history hunters looking to get hands-on with the past will love Archaeology Adventures, an exciting add‑on experience running from 16–20 February. Budding archaeologists can dig for replica Roman artefacts in a purpose‑built trench, learning real excavation and recording techniques along the way. Sessions run each morning and cost £6 in addition to entry to The Roman Baths. 

Families can extend the fun with an activity book packed with puzzles, games and quirky Roman facts, and older children can join a guided tour to uncover the lesser‑known stories of the ancient site. A visit can be rounded off in style with afternoon tea in the Pump Room—complete with sandwiches, cakes, scones and the option of bubbles for grown‑ups.

A range of flexible family tickets offers great value, whether you’re visiting as one adult with several children or a larger group. Children aged five and under go free, and visitors aged 6–18 are covered by the reduced child ticket. Book online in advance to save £2 per person. 

Get creative at the Victoria Art Gallery

Over at the Victoria Art Gallery, creativity takes centre stage with family‑friendly activities inspired by Poster Power!, a new exhibition charting 200 years of British poster design. Visitors can enjoy everything from bold Victorian playbills to striking modern graphics, while younger children can explore an interactive area complete with a ride‑on train inspired by classic railway posters and a cosy farm‑themed zone with a fuzzy felt wall. 

Families can also pick up a free children’s trail and enjoy a playful “find the letter” challenge together, looking closely at the fonts and typography throughout the exhibition to spot them all. For school‑aged children, there’s also the chance to enter our travel poster design competition. Winners from both primary and secondary categories will see their creations displayed in the exhibition itself! 

Creative families can enjoy Mini Makers: Bath it is! from 18–20 February, where collage and stamps come together to help children create their own Bath‑themed posters (£5 per session; booking recommended). In the afternoons, the Gallery hosts Create & Colour—a free drop‑in activity where children can design their own travel posters using pastels.

The free‑to‑visit Upper Gallery provides a peaceful space for families to explore Bath & North East Somerset Council’s art collection. During half term, the new Art School… in a trail! invites children aged 9+ and their families to discover the collection through playful challenges and creative missions. Running from 14–22 February as part of a national Kids in Museums initiative, the trail encourages visitors to look at art in new ways and will be rewarded with an Art School sticker.  

February fun for all

Together, The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery offer a fun and creative programme designed to entertain, inspire and encourage new discoveries. 

Councillor Paul Roper, Cabinet Member for Economic & Cultural Sustainable Development, said: “Half term should always come with a dash of discovery and a sprinkling of fun, and The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery deliver both in style. Whether families want to dig like archaeologists, meet a Roman, climb aboard a mini train or simply enjoy a slice of cake in the Pump Room, there’s plenty to keep everyone smiling. We’re excited to welcome visitors for a week full of memory‑making.”

Whether your family is seeking ancient adventures, creative exploration or simply a memorable day out in the heart of Bath, both venues provide plenty to enjoy this February Half Term. With the two venues only a short stroll apart, it’s the perfect opportunity to make a full day of it - families are encouraged to book ahead and come ready to make the most of the activities on offer. 

Plan Your Visit 

The Roman Baths is open from 9am – 6pm (last entry 5pm) daily. Family tickets are available from £44.

Lupercalia Craft activities: 2pm – 4pm every day from Monday 16 – Friday 20 February, included in entry price. 

Archaeology Adventures: 11am &12 noon every day from Monday 16 February - Friday 20 February, £6 in addition to entrance to The Roman Baths

Victoria Art Gallery is open from Tuesday - Sunday, 10.30am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm). Entrance to the Upper Gallery is Free for all, entrance to Poster Power! Is from £14.50 for a family. 

Mini Makers: Bath it is! Sessions take place from 10.30am – 12.30pm from Wednesday 18 – Friday 20 February, and cost £5 per participant. 

FREE colouring sessions take place 2pm-3pm, Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 February. 

Art School… In a trail! Takes place during Gallery opening hours from Saturday 14 – Sunday 22 February, and is free. 

Entry to both The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery is free for Bath and North East Somerset Council residents with a Discovery Card. 

For more information and to book your tickets visit www.romanbaths.co.uk and www.victoriagal.org.uk 

Carrs Wood

We are privileged to have this wonderful open woodland on our doorstep, however, some residents think it is acceptable to throw their rubbish over the fences and make it someone else’s problem.  

This rubbish not only ruins our woodland, but is harmful to the various wildlife that call this area their home,

We have asked the Council to clear all the rubbish and erect higher fencing to help protect this valuable woodland, it is not somewhere to dump household or private garden waste.

Safer Streets in Twerton and Whiteway

Councillors Sarah Moore and Tim Ball have requested Traffic Calming feasibility studies are carried out on Newton Road, Poolemead Road and Kelston View.  This is following concerns raised by residents on the speed of vehicles in these areas. 

 

Newton Road is already a speedwatch location and we are looking at restarting this campaign in the spring, please do get in touch if you would like to get involved.

Councillors have met with Highways Officers to discuss the deteriorating road conditions on Haycombe Drive and requested funding is found urgently. They also expressed concerns on the use of double decker buses on our narrow residential roads, as well as the damaged footpaths.

We have also again requested the resurfacing of Highland Road, Windrush Close and Dominion Road is included in the Highways programme of works as the condition of these roads is worsening and need attention.

If you have a highways issue on your road, please do get in touch

Twerton and Whiteway Planning Applications - w/c 09/02/2026

This week we have no new planning applications for Twerton and Whiteway. We will update you again next week if any new applications are received.

Twerton and Whiteway Planning Applications - w/c 19/01/2026

This week we have 1 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: 25/03769/FUL

Parish: N/A

Registered: 14th January 2026             Expiry Date: 11th March 2026

Location: 62 Rosewarn Close Whiteway Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1PB

Grid Ref: (E)372219 - (N)163951 LB     Grade: N/A

Proposal: Change of use from residential (C3) to HMO (C4) (Retrospective)

Officer: Kirsty Pratt

Applicant: Ladet Properties                     Agent: No Agent

C/o Mrs Adetunbi Ogunseye

7 Abbotswood Close

Keynsham

Bristol

BS31 1FR

United Kingdom

To view the case click on the link here.

Twerton and Whiteway Planning Applications - w/c 02.02.2026

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: 26/00297/TPO 

Parish: N/A 

Registered: 26th January 2026                                 Expiry Date: 23rd March 2026

Location: Achieve Together Poolemead Centre Watery Lane Twerton Bath Bath And North East  Somerset BA2 1RN 

Grid Ref: (E)372218 - (N)164678                               LB Grade: N/A 

Proposal: Mixed Species G001 - remove lowest branches on Holly and Hawthorn. Cherry - fell. 

Mixed Species G003 -cut back all vegetation to provide minimum 1.5m clearance from building.

Crown lift all  overhanging vegetation to clear roof by minimum 2m. 

Mixed Species G004 - cut back all vegetation to provide minimum 1.5m clearance from building.

Crown lift  over roof to provide 2m clearance. 

Mixed Species G005 - reduce branches to provide minimum 1.5m clearance from building.

Mixed Species G006 - cut back vegetation to boundary. Crown lift to 3m. 

Mixed Species G007 - coppice vegetation to clear building by minimum of 1m. 

Oak T001 - crown lift to 4m. 

Ash T002 - fell to ground level. 

Rowan T003 - remove deadwood. Crown lift to 2m. 

Sequoia T004 - remove branches overhanging footpath to 3m. 

Smokebush T005 - reduce to clear street light by minimum 1m. 

Sycamore T006 - pollard eastern stem to 5m. Remove major deadwood. 

Ash T008 - remove major deadwood. Remove Ivy. Remove hanging branch. 

Red Oak T009 - remove major deadwood. 

Sycamore T010 - pollard to 8m. 

Beech T011 - remove dead stems. 

Ash T012 - fell to ground level. 

Elm T013 - pollard to 2m. 

Japanese Maple T014 - reduce branches to provide minimum 1m clearance from camera.

Japanese Maple T015 - remove deadwood. 

Officer: Jane Brewer 

Applicant: Teign Trees                                                  Agent: Teign Trees 

C/o Mr Chris Parry 

Achieve Together 

Poolemead Centre 

Watery Lane 

Twerton 

Bath 

Bath And North East Somerset 

BA2 1RN 

To view the case click on the link here.  

C/o Mr Paul Wright 

Unit 11, Riverview House Broadmeadow Industrial Estate Teignmouth 

TQ149AE 

Ward: Twerton                                                              App Ref: 26/00303/TCA 

Parish: N/A 

Registered: 26th January 2026                                   Expiry Date: 9th March 2026

Location: Enterprise Rent A Car Lower Bristol Road Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset  BA2 9ES  

Grid Ref: (E)371914 - (N)165352                                 LB Grade: N/A 

Proposal: Unknown tree - cut the branches back to the boundary fence line. 

Officer: Jane Brewer 

Applicant: Patrizio Ghezzi                                             Agent: No Agent 

C/o Enterprise Rent A Car 

Lower Bristol Road 

Twerton 

Bath 

Bath And North East Somerset 

BA2 9ES 

To view the case click on the link here.