Reggae festival organisers promise “unforgettable rescheduled event”
Organisers VIP Production came under fire for postponing the event with less than 24 hours’ notice. Bath Echo …
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Hundreds of flats and student rooms on car showroom site approved
More than 70 people objected to Watkin Jones Group’s proposals for the Lower Bristol Road site. Bath Echo …
Proposed co-living flats in Bath slammed as “student housing in disguise”
After negative feedback, the Watkin Jones Group has submitted plans for 155 en-suite studios. Bath Echo …
Plans for 5G mast in Odd Down rejected following “significant” concerns
Three people backed the improved infrastructure in Upper Bloomfield Road but 95 objected. Bath Echo …
Controversial plans to convert former hospital into new hotel approved
Opponents say the authority could face a judicial review after branding the decision unlawful. Bath Echo …
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 …
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 …