John Wimperis

Bristol

Local Democracy Reporter at Somerset Live

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Time running out to have your say on controversial Bath LTN

1 day ago | somersetlive.co.uk | John Wimperis

There is just one week left to have your say on whether one of the most controversial liveable neighbourhoods in Bath should be made permanent or removed. In November, Bath and North East Somerset Council overhauled the Gay Street junction and closed Catharine Place and — most controversially — Winifred’s Lane to through traffic to create the Lower Lansdown Liveable Neighbourhood.
Somerset island to become electric bus depot

1 day ago | somersetlive.co.uk | John Wimperis

The electrification of Bath’s buses, a house in another house’s garden, and a pub in a former estate agents are among the schemes people are trying to get planning permission for in Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset. Every week, the two neighbouring unitary authorities receive hundreds of planning applications and we have selected some of the most interesting proposals. All planning applications are available for public inspection on the respective council’s website.
West of England Metro Mayor election new voting system explained

2 days ago | msn.com | John Wimperis

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West of England Metro Mayor election new voting system explained

2 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | John Wimperis

Voters across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire will be heading to the polls to elect the new West of England Metro Mayor on May 1 — but the election will use a different voting system than in previous years. The metro mayor heads the West of England Combined Authority which is responsible for improving transport across the region and attracting and delivering major investment.
WECA Mayor candidates clash over tourism tax at housing hustings

3 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | John Wimperis

Candidates to be the next West of England Metro Mayor clashed over the idea of a tourist tax at a hustings on housing issues in Bath. Voters across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire will be voting for the next Metro Mayor to head the West of England Combined Authority on May 1.
Huge plans for almost 1,000 new student flats in Bath

4 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | John Wimperis

Major plans are advancing to build eight blocks of student accommodation for almost 1,000 students in Bath. The University of Bath plans to build eight new “passivhaus” low carbon blocks of student accommodation at its Claverton Down campus. The new student accommodation would house 964 students. One large block would be built over the current tennis courts just north of the university’s running track, with another large block built over what is currently the P Car Park.
Bath campaign group says liveable neighbourhood has increased nearby traffic

6 days ago | hellorayo.co.uk | John Wimperis

The group claim traffic surrounding a nearby school has increased by 720%Author: John WimperisPublished 11 hours agoCampaigners have warned there is an accident waiting to happen in Bath as data shows a council liveable neighbourhood increased traffic past a primary school by 720%. Winifred’s Lane at the top of Cavendish Road was closed to through traffic on a trial basis in November 2024 as part of Bath and North East Somerset Council’s liveable neighbourhood programme.
New micropub set to take over empty Somerset estate agents

1 week ago | somersetlive.co.uk | John Wimperis

A North Somerset town’s vacant high street estate agents could soon find new life as a “specialist” micropub. Number 46 on Portishead 's high street was formerly Hunters Estate Agents but today stands unused. Now a planning application has been submitted to North Somerset Council to turn the building and its “very untidy unloved yard” into a micropub with a small beer garden.
Families won't be left without 'lifeline' care service - but concerns remain

1 week ago | somersetlive.co.uk | John Wimperis

Bath and North East Somerset Council has given the parents of young adults with the highest and most complex care needs in the area assurances that they will not be left without the care they need when the “lifeline” service they depend on closes in January. Newton House is the only place in Bath and North East Somerset where people with severe care needs who live with their families can access respite care, a short stay away from home so their full-time carers can have a short break.
Families won't be left without 'lifeline' care service — but concerns remain

1 week ago | msn.com | John Wimperis

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.