Helping people get their jab - new free bus service to Bath Racecourse

With the Covid-19 booster vaccination programme rapidly expanding, a new free temporary bus service is being introduced to make it easier for people to get to Bath Racecourse to have their jab. The service will run every hour from Bath Abbey bus stop to Bath Racecourse from 09.00am, with the last bus leaving the Racecourse at 18.20pm. It will run on the following days: Mon 20 Dec – Thurs 23 Dec Wed 29 and Thurs 30 Dec Tues 4 Jan – Fri 7 Jan The shuttle service from the Park and Ride at Lansdown is still running Mon – Fri, however there will be no service from Thursday 23 Dec - Tuesday 28 Dec. The full timetable can be viewed at: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-information-and-advice/get-your-covid-19-vaccine Becky Reynolds, Director of Public Health for Bath & North East Somerset said: “The new temporary bus service will make it easier for people to get to our major vaccination centre and get boosted. Four out of ten people in B&NES have already had their third dose and our vaccination teams are working tirelessly to ensure all those eligible for a booster get it as soon as possible. “With the first cases of the Omicron variant now confirmed in our area it’s vital we work together to limit its transmission and protect ourselves and each other. That means reducing our close contact with others, wearing a face covering, self-isolating and getting a test if symptomatic, working from home if we can, keeping spaces well ventilated, getting vaccinated and having the booster jab.” You are eligible for a booster dose three months after your second dose if: you are aged 18 and over you are aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts you at high risk from Covid-19, or are a main carer for someone at high risk from Covid-19 From Monday 20 December, children aged 12-15 can book in for a second jab. If you haven’t had your first or second vaccination yet, it’s never too late. You can book anytime by calling 119 or by visiting the National Booking Service. If you’re booking online and find yourself in a long queue, or if there’s no availability in the near future, please be patient and keep on trying – additional appointments are added regularly. There have also been important changes to national guidance on what people need to do if they are identified as contacts of someone with Covid-19: Fully vaccinated adults who are identified as a contact of someone with Covid-19 – whether Omicron or not – do not need to self-isolate but should take an NHS rapid lateral flow test every day for 7 days Close contacts aged 5 years to 18 years and 6 months do not need to self-isolate but should also take an NHS rapid lateral flow test every day for 7 days Those who test positive or develop symptoms will need to self-isolate and take a confirmatory PCR test Unvaccinated adults identified as contacts must continue to self-isolate for 10 days NHS, social care and education settings will continue to have their own requirements.

Improving Peoples lives

Changes to the way you receive free school meal vouchers in B&NES this Christmas Families whose children are eligible for benefit related free school meals will have more choice over where to spend their vouchers this Christmas thanks to a new way the scheme will be administered. Bath & North East Somerset Council is continuing to provide families with children who receive income-related free school meals with a £20 voucher per child per week, totalling £40 for the upcoming school holidays. However, the council is trialling a different voucher provider which will allow families to spend the voucher total at more than one supermarket of their choice. Households will receive ‘Select’ codes with a web link to the new supplier, Hawk Incentives, which will take them to a page where they will be presented with a selection of supermarkets to choose from and a reward total which can be split between different supermarkets. Codes can be added for each qualifying child to increase the reward total. Once parents have selected their supermarket, they can checkout their vouchers via the shopping basket. After entering their name and email address, vouchers will be emailed to them within 72 hours. Households who received voucher links at the previous half term period will not need to make a new application, however anyone who did miss out will need to reapply using this web form on the council’s website. This new system for administering the vouchers will give families more flexibility over where they spend the money. At a time of financial hardship for many people, I hope this will support families further in making ends meet this Christmas. “Don’t forget that if you’re on a low income and receive certain benefits, you can also apply for a £250 grant to pay energy bills from our Household Support Fund. The Select codes for free school meal vouchers will be valid for three months once issued, but once a supermarket is selected the normal terms and conditions of that store apply, which range from 12 months to two years. Applications for the Household Support Fund should be made via the council’s website here. Residents who have questions about the new process for accessing Free School Meal vouchers or the Household Support Fund can contact the Benefits team on 01225 477777 (option 4). All applicants will need to provide evidence of their eligibility.

Christmas Waste & Recycling information

Please see details below of rubbish and recycling collection dates. Please put you receptacles outside on the correct dates to avoid  blocking pavements or items being blown down the street.

There is also the option to have your real Christmas tree collected by Dorothy House, however, you do need to go on-line and book this.

Green Waste collections will start again from mid-January, however, there is a change to how this operates.  If you have a pre-paid green wheelie bin, you should put this out on your normal day, if you want to use the paper sacks, you will now have to book a collection slot either via the BANES website or council connect (01225 394041).  You can find more information about he booking service from any place you purchase the brown sacks.

More Roads to be resurfaced in Twerton

We have just had confirmation that more roads in Twerton are scheduled to be resurfaced in February as shown below:

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
(THTTC2733 WEDGEWOOD ROAD / POOLEMEAD ROAD, WHITEWAY, BATH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2022
Notice is given that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order to the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in the length of Wedgewood Road, Whiteway, Bath for its entire length, and Poolemead Road, Whiteway, Bath from its junction of Wedgewood Road extending to its junction of Garrick Road. USRN: 47901427 USRN: 47901227
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road for resurfacing and associated works by Bath and North East Somerset Council on the 1st February 2022 for a maximum period of 12 months. The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. This is anticipated to be for ONE WEEK.      ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Kelston View – Haycombe Drive – The Hollow - Whiteway Road – Newton Road – Shaws Way – Poolemead Road.   Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=126047167   Applicant Details: Highway Maintenance Telephone: Volker Highways 07384908937 Email: Highways@bathnes.gov.uk
	Dated: 13th January 2022   Traffic Management Team Lewis House Manvers Street, Bath BA1 1JG	Chris Major Director of Place Management

We will confirm exact dates when these are known as this is subject to weather conditions. 

Sheridan Road/Long Valley Road Lane

After numerous telephone calls and emails, we are really pleased to confirm the lane between Sheridan Road and Long Valley Road has finally been resurfaced and the hedges have been cut back and tidied up.

If you have any issues on your street that you would like Sarah and Tim to look into, please do get in touch.

Shophouse Road

Please keep clear of Shophouse Road between 01 September — 03 September as Delays possible - Traffic control (multi-way signals) Works description: Install new hydrants onto water main in road and install atplas into footway Works location: the whight hourse Responsibility for works: Wessex Water Current status: Planned work about to start Works reference: PG20638942216001_1_2

Bus Service Changes from 29.08.2021

We have been informed that FirstBus are making changes to a large number of their bus services from 29th August 2021.

Below are details of the ones that directly Twerton and Whiteway:

Number 5 - No route change, but times change Monday to Friday daytime frequency increased from every 12 minutes to every 10 minutes. On Saturdays the frequency between 10:30 and 16:30 will increase from 15 minutes to 12 minutes.

Numbers 20a and 20c - these will cease to operate in their current form but are replaced by 2 other services as below:

Number 20 - Twerton - RUH - Centre - Widcombe - University of Bath, this service will operate hourly Monday to Saturday daytime.

Number 22 - Twerton - Odd Down - University of Bath, this service will operate hourly Monday to Saturday.

We will confirm the exact routes of the 20 and 22 as soon as we have the details.

Twerton High Street - Love your High Street view sought

We are working closely with officers and have 2 consultation events scheduled next week to gather residents views on what they would like to see on Twerton High Street.

The more views we have the better we can make our High Street. Please do come along and get involved.

Covid testing vehicle

The testing van will offer people the chance to have a rapid lateral flow COVID-19 test supervised by a trained person, and will also let residents know how to access free tests locally (e.g. via their local pharmacy or by calling 119 and ordering online). The outreach team aboard the van will also talk to people about the COVID-19 vaccination and provide information on the support available to help you isolate and answer any other COVID-19 questions. The van will visit from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and will be in Twerton High Street on 25th August. Everyone is eligible and no booking is required. People can just turn up to either get a supervised test, collect a test or to just find out more information. The van will also be in the car park at Lidl from 9am till 12 noon on 26th August.

Covid Testing vehicle

Throughout August and September our mobile testing van will travel to various locations across Bath and North East Somerset. The van will give out free home self-test kits and offer supervised lateral flow testing for people without symptoms. The vans will visit from 9:00am-5:00pm seven days a week from Monday 9th August to the end of September. For the latest information visit the Council's website here. The van will be in Twerton and Whiteway on 19th August. 9am - 11am Bath City Farm, Bath 12pm – 3pm Pennyquick Park, Bath 3.30pm – 5pm Twerton High Street (near the zebra crossing)

HMO plannig application 32 Kelston View determined

The planning application to change the use of 32 Kelston View from a 4 bedroomed residential house to a HMO with six bedrooms has been approved under delegation.

Twerton High Street.

Road works are planned for Twerton High Street for patching repairs and kerb realignment. The areas of work is at the start of High Street adjoining the Lower Bristol Road. The work is scheduled for 5th to the 9th of August so please avoid this area if possible.

Newton Road and Shaws Way

Resurfacing work is currently taking place on Newton Road and Shaws Way and the busses are being dirverted this work will be completed soon, please avoid this area if possible. We will update the bus issues as they become available.

Poolemead Road

Resurfacing work is due to tale place on the lower Part of Poolemead Road on the 6th August. These are works that we have asked for as the road surface has deteriorated very badly. Delays are likely due to this work so please avoid this road if at all possible.

Putting Colour into Twerton & Whiteway

Tim and Sarah are looking for volunteers to join them in the Autumn to plant wildflower seeds and bulbs in a number of different areas across Twerton & Whiteway.

The areas, that have been identified by residents, will be planted with either seeds, bulbs or both to brighten up our streets.

Why not come along and help brighten our community, lets be the 1st area of Bath to have the largest number of locations with community planted wildflowers and you will also be helping our insects and bees at the same time.

More Road resurfacing

We are pleased to confirm that more of the road network in Twerton is scheduled to be resurfaced in August.

The week beginning 2nd August, Newton Road from the junction of Redland Park to the junction of Shaws Way, the remaining section of Shaws Way and the lower section of Poolemead Road from it's junction with Shaws Way to the junction with Sheridan Road will be resurfaced. Diversions will be in place whilst the work takes place

We have also had confirmation that the redundant bus stops on Shaws Way will not re repainted, which will enable additional parking on this road.

We are continuing to push for all the damaged roads and footpaths across Twerton and Whiteway to be resurfaced, however, this is dependant on funding being available.

Garage abuse mess left

We have asked Curo to ensure that this garage area at Cameley Green is cleared of the rubbish that has been dumped here. It is more thsn a nuisance and brings the area down.

Low Traffic/Liveable Neighbourhoods

During July we will be carrying out a full ward survey on a couple of topics and this includes whether you think any streets in Twerton/Whiteway should be considered as a Low Traffic or Liveable Neighbourhood.

A range of measures can be used to restrict vehicle access into residential neighbourhoods to bring about a safer and more attractive environment in which to walk or cycle. Importantly, these measures do not prevent vehicles from entering the neighbourhood, only from passing through or ‘rat running’. Residents can still drive, park and receive deliveries on their streets. 

Measures should be proportionate to the issues experienced in the area and could include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Road closures and modal filters, such as bollards, bus gates, attractive planters and no-entry signs 

• One way streets 

• Time-limited access restrictions with signage and enforcement, useful for school streets 

• Width restrictions to stop HGVs passing through 

• Traffic calming and speed limit restriction 

• Residents parking schemes and parking restrictions 

• Electric vehicle charging, to reduce the environmental impact of remaining vehicles

There are many pros and cons to Liveable Neighbourhoods and not every area may be suitable.

Our survey asks if you would like your street/area to be considered, if any are identified, we will then arrange a door to door conversation to explain what options are available, the positive and negative aspects of what has been requested and the impact on both your area and the neighbouring areas that may fall outside the requested Liveable Neighbourhood.

Weekly Planning Applications - 28.06.2021

 The following applications have been received for Twerton & Whiteway this week:

Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            21/02303/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      21st June 2021                         Expiry Date:     16th August 2021

Location:         32 Kelston View Whiteway Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1NW 

Grid Ref:          (E)372263 - (N)164189                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Change of use from a 4 bedroom domestic dwelling (Use Class C3) to a 6 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (C4).

Officer:            Christopher Masters

Applicant:        MR ALAN SEVIOUR	Agent:    No Agent
32 Kelston View Whiteway Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1NW

click on the link here.

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Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            21/02811/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      21st June 2021                         Expiry Date:     16th August 2021

Location:         28 Sheridan Road Whiteway Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1QY 

Grid Ref:          (E)371856 - (N)164052                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Erection of single storey rear extension with re-built side lean-to and creation of 1no. off street car parking space.

Officer:            Angus Harris

Applicant:        Claire James	Agent:    Mrs Debbie Anderson
28 Sheridan Road Whiteway Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1QY	Wessex House Ashley Avenue Lower Weston Bath BA1 3DS

click on the link here.

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Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            21/02880/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      25th June 2021                         Expiry Date:     20th August 2021

Location:         14 The Brow Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1EA 

Grid Ref:          (E)372761 - (N)164282                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Erection of store/utility to the side of the house.

Officer:            Robert Warren

Applicant:        Ms Julie Rivers	Agent:    No Agent
14 The Brow Bath BA2 1EA

click on the link here.

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Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            21/02930/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      21st June 2021                         Expiry Date:     16th August 2021

Location:         18 Landseer Road Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1DX 

Grid Ref:          (E)372797 - (N)164525                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Provision of loft conversion to include the construction of a rear dormer and two rooflights to front elevation.

Officer:            Hayden Foster

Applicant:        Mr Chris Powell	Agent:    Bowerhaus Design
18, Landseer Road Twerton Bath BA2 1DX	44 Merchant Square Portishead BS20 7PE

click on the link here.

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Redland Park - Lamppost upgrades

We are pleased to confirm that a large number of the lampposts in Redland Park will be upgraded over the coming months.

The below map shows that all those with a red circle on them will be replaced between now and April 2022. They will retain the LED lights on the top, but the columns themselves will be replaced.

 

Rosewarn Park - Update

As you may be aware, Tim and Sarah secured funding for a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) to be put into Rosewarn Park.

                                         

They have been working closely with Curo and the order has now been placed, there is a pre-installation meeting at the beginning of July and the installation will take approximately 3 weeks.

Curo will then be looking at the remainder of the park to see what residents would like to see there.

Weekly Planning Applications - 01.06.2021

 The following application has been received for Twerton & Whiteway this week:

Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            21/01480/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      28th May 2021                          Expiry Date:     23rd July 2021

Location:         The Workshop North Way Whiteway Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1PX

Grid Ref:          (E)372188 - (N)164168                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Conversion of existing workshop building into 3no. bedroom residential dwelling.

Officer:            Chloe Buckingham

Applicant:        Michael Lucken	Agent:    Oliver Burton Design
69 Richmond Street Totterdown Bristol BS3 4TL	147B Buchanan Gardens London NW10 5AA

click on the link here.

Face to Face Ward Surgeries

During lockdown, Tim and Sarah carried out ward surgeries via zoom, however, they are pleased to announce that from this Saturday, 7th June 2021 they are returning to face to face drop in sessions.

The drop in sessions will be held at Rose Cottage on Twerton High Street and will run from 9.30 - 11.30. Please feel free to drop by if you have an issue in your area that you need to discuss.

Recycling issues - 28.05.2021

We have been notified of a large amount of recycling that was not collected today, below is the full list of streets affected and we have been told this will be collected tomorrow, Saturday 29th May. (I have highlighted the roads in Twerton Ward)

Kerbside Recycling Collections
After deploying resources to catch up yesterday’s outstanding collections and further driver sickness / staff absence today the following areas remain uncollected. Crews will collect these areas as priority tomorrow, Saturday 29th
Bath Percy Terrace Bath Wellsway Bear Flat St Luke'S Road Bloomfield Bloomfield Grove Bloomfield Bloomfield Park Bloomfield Bloomfield Road Bloomfield Englishcombe Way Bloomfield Hatfield Road Bloomfield Westfield Close Lower Weston Combe Grove Lower Weston Combe Park Lower Weston East Lea Road Lower Weston Manor Park Lower Weston Partis Way Lower Weston Penn Lea Road Lower Weston South Lea Road Lower Weston Weston Lane Lyncombe St Mary'S Buildings Lyncombe Wells Road Moorlands Chantry Mead Road Moorlands Cotswold Road Moorlands Egerton Road Moorlands Hensley Gardens Moorlands Hensley Road Moorlands Hillside Road Moorlands Hiscocks Drive Moorlands Mead Close Moorlands Monksdale Road Newbridge Apsley Close Newbridge Apsley Road Newbridge Charmouth Road Newbridge Newbridge Hill Newbridge Newbridge Road Newbridge Rosslyn Close Newbridge Rosslyn Road Odd Down Breachwood View Odd Down Clarks Way Odd Down Middlewood Close Odd Down Orchid Drive Odd Down Rush Hill Odd Down Vernhamwood Close Oldfield Park Bloomfield Avenue Oldfield Park Cedar Walk Oldfield Park Cedar Way Oldfield Park First Avenue Oldfield Park Hayden Close Oldfield Park King Edward Road Oldfield Park Livingstone Road Oldfield Park Lower Oldfield Park Oldfield Park Maple Gardens Oldfield Park Moorland Road Oldfield Park Oldfield Road Oldfield Park South Avenue Oldfield Park The Triangle Oldfield Park Triangle East Oldfield Park Triangle North Oldfield Park Triangle West Oldfield Park Upper Oldfield Park Oldfield Park West Avenue Saltford Boyd Road Saltford Claverton Road West Saltford Fenton Close Saltford Hermes Close Saltford Howard Close Saltford Kingston Avenue Saltford Lawson Close Saltford Mansel Close Saltford Trenchard Road Saltford Victoria Road Saltford Witney Close Southdown Belmore Gardens Southdown Burford Close Southdown Edgeworth Road Southdown Elliston Drive Southdown Englishcombe Lane Southdown Georgian View Southdown Glebe Road Southdown Haycombe Drive Southdown Hillcrest Drive Southdown Kingsfield Southdown Kingsway Southdown Langdon Road Southdown Marsden Road Southdown Melrose Grove Southdown Minerva Gardens Southdown Mount Road Southdown Mount View Southdown Oriel Grove Southdown Parry Close Southdown Roundhill Park Southdown Sladebrook Road Southdown Somerdale View Southdown Southdown Avenue Southdown Southdown Road Southdown Stirtingale Avenue Southdown Stirtingale Road Southdown The Circle Southdown The Hollow Southdown Whiteway Road Twerton Argyle Terrace Twerton Belvoir Road Twerton Brook Road Twerton Caledonian Road Twerton Crandale Road Twerton Dartmouth Avenue Twerton Dominion Road Twerton Dorset Close Twerton Herbert Road Twerton High Street Twerton Landseer Road Twerton Lyndhurst Mews Twerton Lyndhurst Road Twerton Maybrick Road Twerton Mill Lane Twerton Millmead Road Twerton Morley Terrace Twerton Orchard Terrace Twerton Ringwood Road Twerton Shophouse Road Twerton Stanley Road West Twerton Vernon Terrace Twerton Victoria Close Upper Weston High Street Upper Weston Manor Road Westmoreland Brougham Hayes Westmoreland Elizabeth Parade Westmoreland Longmead Terrace Westmoreland St Peter'S Terrace Westmoreland Victoria Buildings Westmoreland Victoria Road Westmoreland Victoria Terrace Westmoreland Wood Street Whiteway Blagdon Park Whiteway East Close Whiteway East Way Whiteway Kelston View Whiteway St Michael'S Road Whiteway Whiteway Road