Bath Echo

2 weeks ago | bathecho.co.uk | Becky Feather

The organisers of this summer’s Robbie Williams concerts in front of the Royal Crescent have successfully applied to temporarily remove some of the listed railings so that a stage can be built on the Crescent Lawn. Bollards in the listed road at the junction of Marlborough Buildings and Royal Crescent can also be temporarily removed, Bath & North East Somerset Council has agreed. Access onto the lawn will be via a bridge through the point of the dismantled railings.

2 weeks ago | bathecho.co.uk | Becky Feather

Building work is planned in part of the Grade I listed Roman Baths complex in the city centre. Works to the roof structure of the King’s and Queen’s Baths, and to the 1970s office block at the complex, are proposed by Bath & North East Somerset Council’s heritage services team. The King’s and Queen’s Baths operate as an exit point from the Roman Baths museum, as a retail space, commercial kitchen and office space.

2 weeks ago | bathecho.co.uk | Becky Feather

It has emerged that Bath & North East Somerset Council will be spending just over £10 million to relocate Bath’s recycling centre to Locksbrook Road. Objectors have this week branded it a “political failure” and asked: “How do you spend £10 million and end up with a recycling centre that is inferior to the one it replaces?”Earlier this month, the council’s planning committee approved the plans for a new household waste and recycling centre, despite 189 objections.

2 weeks ago | bathecho.co.uk | Becky Feather

Avon & Somerset Police say they have received several phone calls about men knocking on the doors of Bath residents trying to sell items, and becoming verbally abusive when challenged. They said the callers are widely known as ‘Nottingham Knockers’ and typically try to sell cleaning products, which are often over-priced or are poor quality.”Police have reminded residents they are under no obligation to answer to door to anyone if they feel uncomfortable or suspicious of their intentions.

2 weeks ago | bathecho.co.uk | Becky Feather

Bath & North East Somerset Council has been accused of “falling short” of its duties after four times delaying a decision on whether to permit a commercial electric vehicle charging site in Newbridge. Developer Zest Eco has now appealed to the Secretary of State to try to secure permission for four EV charging bays in May Lane, a private road off Evelyn Road. The land was sold at auction last year for £12,500. It had a guide price of £15,000.