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.