Buses buses buses... shorturl.at/cXoj9 - timetable updates, handy links, strike info...

🗞 The BBC reporting on our successful campaign for the "better provision of clean, accessible public toilets" in Bath. Great to see the work of local Labour Councillors from @bneslabourgroup.bsky.social recognised. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My first 100 days, in under 100 seconds. In this new chapter for the West, together we’re rolling out new green buses, have secured record transport funding, and launched a Youth Guarantee for jobs and training. We’ve turned the page, and we’re only just getting started!

"Lack of toilets leaving elderly people 'in tears'" - BNES Labour Group's success in getting a Lib Dem commitment to public loos last week has caught the eye of the BBC - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Bath #NorthEastSomerset #tourism #disability #publicLoos

🚽 FLUSHED WITH SUCCESS! Thank you! Labour proposals for a better public loo strategy passed unanimously at B&NES Council last night, seconded by Lib Dem Economic Development lead Paul Roper. Next? Solid action, so this motion doesn't just go down the pan... #BNES #Labour #PublicLoos

BNES full council vote tonight, after hearing from councillors and members of the public. Kick off is 6:30: papers and web streaming here- democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

Labour's call for BNES to have a better public loo strategy goes to Thu night's Council meeting - and asks for public involvement - www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerse...

Only 20 public loo sites for the whole of Bath & NE Somerset. Local? Ask your councillor if they're voting to sort out the out of date public loo strategy on Thu 17th. Contact them here - democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/mgFindMember... and read the Labour Group motion here - shorturl.at/W6Gdi

Only 20 public loo sites for the whole of Bath & NE Somerset. Local? Ask your councillor if they're voting to sort out the out of date public loo strategy on Thu 17th. Contact them here - democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/mgFindMember... and read the Labour Group motion here - shorturl.at/W6Gdi

Real improvements for local children and their families are happening *now*, here in B&NES and across the WECA region. Here's the view from B&NES - tinyurl.com/5ahvpnhh - and, below, the bigger picture from WECA Mayor Helen Godwin:

Bath Voice News: Bath Record Office to exhibit some of the city’s most remarkable and historic books from Friday 27 June to Saturday 28 June bathvoice.co.uk/2025/06/26/b...

💑A free wedding or vow renewal worthy of Austen awaits! ❤️We hope it won't take much persuasion for romantics to enter our competition for a Regency-style ceremony in Bath's stunning Parade Gardens on 13 Sept. 📧Tell us the name of your love story here: tinyurl.com/4meb8fjv

📌 Odd Down Sports Ground consultation closes 5pm today Let us know what you think about our plans for the extension and refurbishment of Odd Down Sports Ground. Take part online: www.bathnes.gov.uk/odd-down... More information on our newsroom: 👉 newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/new...

Want to unlock your team's full potential? Join Cool Ventures Leadership & Management Workshop and learn practical strategies to boost performance, motivation, and results. Wednesday 2nd July, 10am-1pm at The Studio in Bath. Reserve a free spot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lead...

If you get an invitation through the post, don't delay - have your say!

Free bus travel for under 16s? Sounds right up everyone's street! #WestOfEngland #Buses

Free bus travel for under 16s? Sounds right up everyone's street! #WestOfEngland #Buses

Big win for BNES families - from Sept 25, all eligible families will be auto-enrolled for #FreeSchoolMeals, thanks to @BNESLabour. From Sep '26, all families on Universal Credit qualify - almost 6,000 local families. Labour locally, working with Labour nationally. #LabourDelivers

Brilliant from @teamlabouruk.bsky.social, Mayor Helen Godwin & the west of of England combined authority. Kids are free to explore their local countryside and towns over the holidays rather than festering, with nothing to do, over the summer holidays. Brilliant initiative! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

Big win for BNES families - from Sept 25, all eligible families will be auto-enrolled for #FreeSchoolMeals, thanks to @BNESLabour. From Sep '26, all families on Universal Credit qualify - almost 6,000 local families. Labour locally, working with Labour nationally. #LabourDelivers

🚆 Big news for the West of England! Labour Metro Mayor Helen Godwin is working with the new government to deliver £800m for better #transport—buses, trains, trams & more. “It’s time for a mass transit system people can rely on.” 🔗 www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-n...

🚨 Historic day in #BATHNES! 👏 Cllr Liz Hardman - 1st ever Chair from Paulton, she'll focus on mental health. 🎉 Cllr Robin Moss 10y as leader + 2y of big impact as Official Opposition: free school meals auto-enrolment; night-worker safety; S106 clarity; plus..... 1/2 📸Cllr Liz Hardman

🚨 Historic day in #BATHNES! 👏 Cllr Liz Hardman - 1st ever Chair from Paulton, she'll focus on mental health. 🎉 Cllr Robin Moss 10y as leader + 2y of big impact as Official Opposition: free school meals auto-enrolment; night-worker safety; S106 clarity; plus..... 1/2 📸Cllr Liz Hardman

So - it’s the Council annual meeting at BNES from 6:30. When - not if - exciting things happen, we’ll pop a wee note here… Meanwhile, democracy lovers, the agenda & webcast link are here - democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

It's BNES council annual meeting this evening at 6:30. Here's the link to papers + webcast. Business is normally not too lengthy, then it's public statements. Labour's Liz Hardman is nominated to become Paulton's 1st ever BNES Chair - more on that later.... democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

In Somerset Live - "Full council should have say on council worker pay cuts", says Labour "A committee of three councillors will decide on pay cuts affecting 106 council workers..." - Here's the link for more; updates as we get them: www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-n...

You may have seen media coverage, or have heard from worried friends and relatives, of Bath & North East Somerset Council's review of workers' jobs across the organisation. The Labour Group released a statement today: www.facebook.com/BANESCllrs/p...

It's Bath & NE Somerset's scrutiny panel on health & wellbeing at 09:30. Expect questions on knife crime, safety valve, Fosse Way School, youth justice & progress on auto-enrolment free school meals, following Labour Group's initiative earlier this year: democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

Huge congratulations to Helen Godwin, the new Labour Metro Mayor in the West of England. www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

To vote in the West of England Combined Authority Mayoral election on 1 May, you will need to show photo ID. Find out what photo ID is accepted & how to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate if you don't have ID. The deadline to apply is 5pm, 23 April. www.bathnes.gov.uk/election...

The West of England Combined Authority Mayoral election is taking place on 1 May. Register to vote now if you’ve never registered before, have moved house, or changed your name. Register now: gov.uk/register-to-vote #YourVoteMatters. Don’t lose it.

Your postal vote doesn’t belong to anyone who intimidates you, tries to bribe you, or pretends to be you. It’s yours and yours alone. If someone tries to take your vote or of anyone you know, contact Crimestoppers anonymously ☎️ 0800 555 111 📩https://crimestoppers-uk.org

Last night, BNES Labour Group again changed council policy. Their proposal to change how BNES shares information on “planning gain” (funding from developers) with local people, town and parish councils was loudly welcomed by every party and supported unanimously. www.facebook.com/100064158155...

Labour's asking BNES councillors to make S106 &CIL funding/spending more transparent to the public and smaller councils (we have 52 parish/town councils in BNES), and improve councillor training. Yes, it's full council night tonight - curtain up at 6:30! democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

Are you in Bath & NE Somerset? Over 45, or work with such fab folk? And do you know about this free event? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/midlife-wo... Expert employer support, personal guidance, meet and hear from inspiring/new/useful folk, try new things, and see what's just waiting round the corner....

Calling everyone working in the #hospitality or #NightTimeEconomy in #Bath: BathBID are running a 2h training course on the 'Ask Angela' initiative on Wed 26th March, 10am – 12pm at Komedia. Book here - www.welcometobath.co.uk/bath-events/... #AskForAngela #VAWG #Safety

All the scrutiny this week at Bath & NE Somerset! This morning, we live-tweeted from the panel reviewing the call-in of the controversial liveable neighbourhood decision in the centre of Bath (new Sydney Place / Sydney Road). Thread...🧵

On Monday, Labour councillors heard from - & asked questions of - Bath & NE Somerset's cabinet, officers, residents and Dept for Education at the monthly scrutiny panel on health and wellbeing. Here are some highlights: the agenda +webstream link are here: democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

Reminder from @theweekin.bsky.social to register to vote for 1 May Mayoral election - with links for ID and more: 14 April for a postal vote 23 April for free ID & for proxy votes BNES electoral services: www.bathnes.gov.uk/voting-and-e... www.theweekin.co.uk/news/politic...

Reminder from @theweekin.bsky.social to register to vote for 1 May Mayoral election - with links for ID and more: 14 April for a postal vote 23 April for free ID & for proxy votes BNES electoral services: www.bathnes.gov.uk/voting-and-e... www.theweekin.co.uk/news/politic...

Last night was #Budget Full Council at Bath & NE Somerset last night. Our followers are bigger on that other platform, so *help us out!*. As before Bluesky is the place for the edited highlights, rather than the live feed on the other channel.. So are you ready? #BathNES

You’re right! Back here tomorrow with edited highlights, indeed.

It was Bath & NE Somerset’s Cabinet meeting last night: democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

During LGBT+ History Month, we celebrate the heritage and contribution of LGBT+ communities across the UK and the world. Labour will always stand with LGBT+ people.

A thread...housing, budgets in Bath & North East Somerset - all under the scrutiny lens:

BNES has just opened an informal consultation on local liveable neighbourhoods schemes - newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/views-s... Southlands Whitchurch village and Queen Charlton Church Street and Prior Park Road Chelsea Road and Entry Hill. It runs til 28 February.

Free vape kits to stop smoking plus liver scanning and mental health support are on offer at our health & wellbeing event at @bathcityfc.bsky.social on 30 January. Drop-in 10am to 2pm for a range of helpful advice and information. For more healthy living tips visit: www.bathnes.gov.uk/healthy-...

Housing, BNES' Aequus property developer and relevant budget proposals are being scrutinised at Bath & NE Somerset council today. The Climate Emergency & Sustainability Panel is about to meet at 10. You can see the papers and find the webcast link here - https://buff.ly/4hpEYFY.

If you followed Monday's live tweets in BNES scrutiny panel, you'll have heard heart-wrenching stories of families who heard at Christmas that Newton House the only respite care they get will end. The story has just landed in the Chronicle, Echo and Journal: https://buff.ly/4h2hnLV

Over in that other place, we live-tweet scrutiny & other BathNES council meetings. As we head to the budget (25 Feb), it gets busy, as scrutiny's so important. Having failed to work out how to do live-simul-post-threads there and here, you lucky souls get the highlights....