@bneslabourgroup
Official Opposition on Bath & North East Somerset Council. We're here, & we used to be 'there'. We like live-posting from council/cabinet/scrutiny meetings when possible. We also live at https://www.facebook.com/BANESCllrs.
Tonight’s B&NES Budget council meeting: Labour’s zero‑cost amendment would raise new cash, improve resident & tourism services, protect public loos and save vital groups like DHI, Julian House, Mentoring Plus & Age UK BaNES. www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-n...
An update on this morning’s call-in on the St Winifred’s Lane liveable neighbourhood is here- www.facebook.com/share/1JjFng...
When Labour councillor Chris Dando asked about Bath & NE Somerset council’s communications strategy resulting in just 59 responses to its budget plans (coming to Full Council tomorrow), this is what happened: www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-n...
13 members of the public are listed to speak.
It’s not expected that this process will stop the LN going ahead, as the LD council holds the majority on the scrutiny panel.
…. The papers and link to a live stream are here: democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieListDocume... ….
The council chamber is full over at Bath & NE Somerset’s Guildhall this morning. It’s the scrutiny call-in, which Labour councillors supported, of a liveable neighbourhood at St Winifred’s Lane in Bath. ….
Remember when every councillor voted for better loos in Bath & NE Somerset? Last night, a local tour guide asked the Lib Dem Cabinet why they're cutting the public loo contract.
You can see the exchange of views and the Cabinet's response here.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDJ0...
Secretary of State for local government, Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, with Paulton councillor Liz Hardman and Radstock's Lesley Mansell (all Labour). Steve is in a dark suit with a white shirt. Liz has red hair and a checked dress. Lesley has short blonde hair and a pink jacket. All three smile at the camera.
B&NES LABOUR CHILDREN’S CHAMPIONS WELCOME GOVERNMENT CLEARING 90% OF COUNCILS’ SEND DEBT
This morning, BNES Labour councillors welcomed the news. Robin Moss, Group Leader said "this is good news - Labour's picking up the pieces left behind by 14 years of Conservative government." shorturl.at/WIWDo
While B&NES' consultation on its budget just ended, the lack of affordable housing in Bath and North East Somerset continues to hit the headlines. Labour councillors' response to the Local Plan and Bath Movement Strategy won two front pages - here's the story: www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-n...
red and white poster that says: UNESCO, TOURISM AND STUDENTS FIRST? LABOUR COUNCILLORS RESPOND TO LIB DEM LOCAL PLAN AND BATH MOVEMENT STRATEGY In November, B&NES asked the public their views on 2 big issues - where to put homes and how to manage ‘movement’ in Bath. Labour councillors scrutinised the proposals and have called on B&NES to: * Prioritise residents’ homes before student accommodation * Assess the true economic benefits of UNESCO across B&NES, independently * Promise Bath the homes - and affordable homes - it needs * Respect North East Somerset’s distinct communities, and not flood them with new homes * Include permitted but still unbuilt homes in the new housing targets * Work with WECA to develop reliable, frequent local bus services that connect communities * Provide safe and appealing Park & Rides for north, east, south and west; multi-modal, open longer * Work better as part of WECA, making the most of it potential and new government policy * Make sure night economy staff always have access to safe public transport * Make sure B&NES’ deprived communities can access work, leisure, green spaces, social opportunities, and education without needing a car. from Bath & North East Somerset Labour councillors: We're asking questions, making your voice heard - every single day
Did you see Bath & North East Somerset's consultations on the Local Plan and a ten-year Movement Strategy for Bath? B&NES Labour councillors were deeply concerned. They will be following up in the months ahead... #AffordableHomes #Bath #NorthEastSomerset #HealthyCommunities #PublicTransportConnects
Bath & North East Labour councillors are challenging B&NES on their SEND support in the health & wellbeing scrutiny panel this morning. If you need SEND support or advice, here is where to find it; please pass it on: www.bathnes.gov.uk/inclusion-an...
Remember our campaign to get all eligible children automatically enrolled for free school meals in Bath & NE Somerset? We have numbers! 139 children have been brought into the system, who'd otherwise have fallen through the net - shorturl.at/gaji6
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
Bath and North East Somerset Labour Group Campaign poster calling for a review of the Council’s public toilet strategy
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...
A campaign poster, calling on residents of Bath & North East Somerset to contact their local councillor before the vote on a public loo strategy on 17 July. It says there are 6 million visitors a year, that tourism brings in half a billion pounds, but loo-worry limits trips out for 1 in 5 and 56% drink less, in case they'll need the loo when they're out. It has links to the 'find your councillor' pages on BNES' website and a link to the motion, which is from BNES Labour Group. The links are https://democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/mgFindMember.aspx and https://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
A campaign poster, calling on residents of Bath & North East Somerset to contact their local councillor before the vote on a public loo strategy on 17 July. It says there are 6 million visitors a year, that tourism brings in half a billion pounds, but loo-worry limits trips out for 1 in 5 and 56% drink less, in case they'll need the loo when they're out. It has links to the 'find your councillor' pages on BNES' website and a link to the motion, which is from BNES Labour Group. The links are https://democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/mgFindMember.aspx and https://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...
People stand in period costume by the bandstand in Bath's Parade Gardens
💑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
a drone photo from overhead of the sports grounds including the running track, football pitch and playing fields
📌 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
