Twerton and Whiteway ward councillors Surgery dates 2026

Councillors Sarah Moore and Tim Ball hold regular ward surgery’s for residents to attend in person all surgery’s are held at the Spot hub at Twerton infant School Poolemead Road Twerton Bath BA2 1QR.

No appointment is required.

2026 dates

Saturday 7th February 9.30 to 11.30

Saturday 14th March 9.30 to 11.30

Saturday 4th April 9.30 to 11.30

Saturday 2nd May 9.30 to 11.30

Saturday 13th June 9.30 to 11.30

Saturday 4th July 9.30 to 11.30

Saturday 1st August 9.30 to 11.30

Saturday 5th September 9.30 to 11.30

Saturday 3rd October 9.30 to 11.30

Saturday 7th November 9.30 to 11.30

Saturday 5th December 9.30 to 11.30

Waste and recycling

This is the busiest time of year for the councils waste and recycling crews. Crews are working extra time including Saturdays to ensure that any backlog is cleared.

Please be patient whilst our crews work hard and please ensure that your waste is presented for easy collection. 

 

St Michael’s Road

 

We have asked that the steps halfway along St Michael’s Road are levelled out to allow disabled people better access.

We have also asked that a second handrail is fitted on the steps pictured to make it safer for the less mobile abled people.

Twerton and Whiteway planning applications w/c 15.12.2025

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:            25/04627/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      2nd December 2025                              Expiry Date:            27th January 2026

Location:         29 High Street Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1DB 

Grid Ref:          (E)372671 - (N)164623                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Change of use of the existing garage to form short-term holiday accommodation.

Officer:            Nadin Qutaina

Applicant:        Josh Liddle	Agent:    LXW Architects
29 High Street Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1DB	C/o Liam Chamings Henleaze House Business Centre 13 Harbury Road Henleaze Bristol United Kingdom BS9 4PN

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.

Waste and recycling

This is the busiest time of year for the councils waste and recycling crews. Crews are working extra time including Saturday’s to ensure that any backlog is cleared.

Please be patient whilst our crews work hard and please ensure that your waste is presented for easy collection. 

Don’t loose your right to vote

 

Annual Canvass 2025

Every year we check the electoral register is up to date so everyone who has the right to vote in upcoming elections can have their say. We’ll send emails and letters soon asking you to check your details. Just follow the steps. For more info go to bathnes.gov.uk/annual-household-canvass.

What the annual household canvass means

Every year, we contact all residential properties in Bath and North East Somerset to check who is eligible to register to vote. 

At the end of August approximately 40,000 households will receive an email from the Electoral Registration Officer inviting the recipients to check their electoral registration details via www.elecreg.co.uk/bathnes-e.

In September, the remaining 45,000 households (for which the Electoral Registration Officer does not hold an email address) will receive a letter and a form in the post with instructions on what action they need to take.

How to respond

Follow the instructions which are included in the email or letter – you can respond in different ways. 

Respond online

The easiest way to respond is online. Use our official household response website. You will need to have this information ready:

• Your postcode
• The unique security code on your email or letter

Other ways you can respond

By phone
Call our helpline on 01225 477333.

By email
Send us a message at elections@bathnes.gov.uk

By post 
Complete your form and return it to:

Electoral Registration Officer
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Guildhall
High Street
Bath
BA1 5AW

What happens next

By responding to your canvass email/form, you are informing us of the names of the people at the property who should be on the register of electors. 

If you add someone to your household response, they will receive a form inviting them to register to vote. They can also register to vote online on the GOV.UK website. 

If you delete anyone from your household, their name will be removed from the register of electors.

Publication of the updated register

An updated register of electors is published on 1 December each year. 

Financial help and support

  

Cost of living Worried about the cost of living? Help is out there. There is a dedicated Cost of Living section on Live Well B&NES, including: Cost of living support (benefits, energy, food, debt, childcare, & mental health) Support services and organisations Paying for care and support, planning for future care costs You can also get help from your supplier through the Priority Services Register. This is a free support service that makes sure extra help is available to people in vulnerable situations. Check the website to see if you’re eligible to register.

 

Energy at Home Our Energy at Home website provides information about the latest funding and support available to help B&NES residents save money on their energy bills and improve the energy efficiency of their home.

 

Social tariffs For people struggling to afford broadband or phone services, there are social tariffs available. Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) has a webpage with more information about social tariffs including eligibility requirements and how to apply Social tariffs - Connecting Devon and Somerset

Haycombe Drive flooding

We have recently received reports about flooding during heavy rain and after our complaints the Council have replied with the following.

"During each visit, our process involves clearing the gully grid of debris, lifting the grid, and using a tanker to suck out the gully pot. We then perform a flow test, and if the gully isn't flowing properly, we jet the connecting drains to ensure everything is clear. I can confirm that the gullies were operational after each of these visits. Additionally, on 13th January 2023 and 27th February 2025, the pipework was jetted in response to reported flooding to ensure there were no blockages contributing to the issue.

 

The Council have recently inspected the gullies and can confirm that they are clear. However, looking at the reports and photos, it appears there is a significant amount of leaves and other debris on the highway. When this debris is washed onto the gully grids, it can quickly prevent water from entering the gullies. To address this, a request for street cleansing to attend to the area. The council will upsize the gully grids to increase their resilience to blocking from surface debris."

Councillors Surgery Saturday 6th September 2025

This Saturday, we are hosting our monthly Councillors' Surgery at the Spot Twerton Infant School, located on Poolemead Road in Twerton. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for Twerton and Whiteway residents to come and share any concerns, worries, or even just to have a little grumble. Tim and Sarah will be available between 9.30 and 11.30 to chat and assist with any issues you might have.

We will also be joined by a representative from Curo, in case you have any specific queries you would like to raise with them.

If you can't make it this Saturday, don't worry! You can always reach us by phone. You can contact Tim at 07970461674 or Sarah at 07807013635.

Abandoned Caravan Hanna Close Garages

Councillor Sarah Moore has been contacted about by several residents. They have raised concerns regarding a caravan that has recently been parked in the garage area at the bottom of Hanna Close.

 

Many of the residents in this area are elderly and they are particularly worried that someone may be planning to live in the caravan. 

 

Sarah asked Curo look into this matter and provide any necessary assistance or guidance on how we can resolve it.

Curo have confirmed that a legal notice will be put on the Caravan requesting the owner to remove it and if this is not actioned within the timescales, Curo will remove the caravan.

Twerton and Whiteway Planning Applications W/C 01.09.2025

This week we have no planning applications for Twerton and Whiteway.

We will update you next week with any new applications.

Walwyn Close abandoned Car

We have requested that Curo remove this vehicle as soon as possible.

 

The car is in a very poor condition, extremely rusty and it poses a significant danger to others in the area. It is imperative that this issue is addressed promptly to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone who uses the car park.

 

If you know who owns this vehicle please let them know before they get charged for its removal.

Twerton and Whiteway Planning Applications w/c 26.05.2025

This week we have 5 planning applications for Twerton and Whiteway, please see the details below and if you want to comment, please follow the relevant link.

Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/01647/FUL

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      22nd May 2025                         Expiry Date:     17th July 2025

Location:         55 Cameley Green Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1SB 

Grid Ref:          (E)371824 - (N)164500                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:      Change of use of 3-bed dwelling (Use Class C3) to 4-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4)

Officer:            Kate Sullivan

Applicant:      Mr Darius Mosavi	Agent:    No Agent
55 Cameley Green Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1SB

To view the case click on the link here.

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Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/01973/LBA

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      21st May 2025                          Expiry Date:     16th July 2025

Location:         133 High Street Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset  

Grid Ref:          (E)372755 - (N)164612                          LB Grade:        II

Proposal:         Internal alterations for the replacement of internal doors. Replacement of service ducting with fire rated products.

Officer:            Marina Del Giudice

Applicant:        Curo Housing Association	Agent:    D. R. Mills & Associates
C/o Ms. Helen Barrett The Maltings River Place Lower Bristol Road Bath BA1 1ED United Kingdom	C/o Mr James Dorey D R Mills & Associates 24 James Street West City Centre Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA1 2BT

To view the case click on the link here.

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Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/02018/TCA

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      23rd May 2025                          Expiry Date:     4th July 2025

Location:         12 Freeview Road Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1DR 

Grid Ref:          (E)372337 - (N)164646                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Works as described in application form

Officer:            Jane Brewer

Applicant:        Curo	Agent:    No Agent
The Maltings River Place Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1EP

To view the case click on the link here.

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Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/02019/TCA

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      23rd May 2025                          Expiry Date:     4th July 2025

Location:         1 Waterloo Buildings Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1BZ 

Grid Ref:          (E)372780 - (N)164609                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:         Acer (T1) - Crown clean and deadwood. Crown lift to 3m, reducing upper ponderous branches to suitable growth point to even out crown shape and balance.

2no. Prunus (T2 and T3) - Crown lift to 3m.

 Officer:            Jane Brewer

Applicant:        Curo Places LTD	Agent:    No Agent
C/O Mr Gordon Stuart The Maltings, River Place Lower Bristol Road Bath BA2 1EP United Kingdom

To view the case click on the link here.

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Ward:               Twerton                                    App Ref:            25/02021/TCA

Parish:             N/A

Registered:      23rd May 2025                          Expiry Date:     4th July 2025

Location:         49 Highland Road Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1DY 

Grid Ref:          (E)372709 - (N)164441                          LB Grade:            N/A

Proposal:        G1 Hedgeline with Acer - removal of dead and hanging branches. T1 Acer - Reduce from property by 2-2.5m.  T2 Fraxinus - crown lift to 3m.

Officer:            Jane Brewer

Applicant:        Curo Places LTD	Agent:    No Agent
C/o Mr Gordon Stuart The Maltings River Place Lower Bristol Road Bath BA2 1EP United Kingdom

To view the case click on the link here.