Investment group lodges appeal after Min hospital hotel plans refused
Councillors had said plans for a 164-bedroom hotel at the former hospital would overdevelop the site. Bath Echo …
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Back to the drawing board for regional plan to tackle climate emergency
An action plan that the Combined Authority has spent two years working on is being ripped up. Bath Echo …
Future of city centre leisure centre “at risk” if Bath Rugby loses appeal
The 1922 covenants protect the site from development on the land which may cause a nuisance. Bath Echo …
Conversion of former hospital into hotel will “assist” city’s post-Covid recovery
The NHS ran the building as the Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases until December 2019. Bath Echo …
Underground car park to be removed from future plans for Stadium for Bath
The rugby club wants to build an 18,000-seat stadium to replace its existing 14,500-capacity venue. Bath Echo …
MP urges Sainsbury’s to show “goodwill” towards Bath Farmers’ Market
The market, which has been operating since 1997, is usually sited at Green Park Station. Bath Echo …
Plans to convert 18th century mansion near Bath into country hotel approved
The grand property at Kelston will offer 30 hotel bedrooms, a 75-seat restaurant and a bar. Bath Echo …
Appeal launched after retirement scheme on former Homebase site refused
The Planning Inspectorate will hold a public inquiry this summer to decide the fate of the plans. Bath Echo …
Restart grants to help hundreds of businesses across Bath reopen safely
Funding of up to £6,000 is being made available for non-essential retail businesses across the area. Bath Echo …
Businesses and charities help plant 100 new trees across Curo estates
The latest trees were planted by volunteers from local Coop Food stores at a special planting day. Bath Echo …