Our Ecological Emergency Action Plan sets out what actions we are taking and plan to take to tackle the Ecological Emergency and become a nature-positive organisation by 2030. It focuses on actions that we believe will make the biggest impact, whilst being realistic and achievable.
Last updated 14 April 2023
In 2019 the council declared a Climate Emergency. Tackling the Climate Emergency means creating a different vision for all parts of Bath and North East Somerset, including the World Heritage Site of Bath itself.
2019-2030
In 2019 the council declared a Climate Emergency. Tackling the Climate Emergency means creating a different vision for all parts of Bath and North East Somerset, including the World Heritage Site of Bath itself.
The council is committed to providing the leadership to enable this scale of ambition to be realised and recognises that this requires a significant and fundamental shift within all sectors of the community. We hope that residents, communities, organisations, and businesses join us in working towards this ambition.
The Climate Emergency Strategy sets out our priorities and approach to deliver on the commitments made in the March 2019 Climate Emergency Declaration. It outlines the strategic priorities for action, which inform more detailed policies and delivery plans across the council, as well as influencing partners who we work alongside to deliver services.
Last updated 30 March 2023
On 14 July 2005, the Council considered and agreed our Waste strategy, Towards Zero Waste 2020. An updated review of the strategy and Action plan was produced in December 2014.
Last updated 29 March 2023
List of processing activities for registrars, superintendent registrars and registration authorities
Last updated 28 March 2023
WiFi is provided as an additional service to library users by The Library Service. This service is an open, unsecured network provided for your convenience and use is solely at your own risk. This policy covers the usage of the free WiFi.
Last updated 28 March 2023
The Privacy Policy is written so that any conversations of a sensitive or private nature are dealt with by library staff in the correct manner.
Last updated 28 March 2023
This policy applies to all front-line locations managed by Customer Services, including One Stop Shops, Register Offices and Libraries. We have a responsibility to provide a safe and secure environment for everyone that uses its services. We are committed to the care and protection of our employees and other service users from inappropriate, unpleasant, aggressive or violent behaviour.
Last updated 28 March 2023
This Policy sets out guidelines for the retention and disposal of lost property items, and applies to all Customer Services’ front-line locations, including Information and advice services, Register Offices and Libraries.
Last updated 28 March 2023
The purpose of this policy is to provide support for mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies in libraries.
Last updated 28 March 2023
The mobile phone policy outlines our procedures regarding the use of mobile phones in libraries. We recognise that mobile phones play an important part in the lives of people, so welcome their use within the limits outlined
Last updated 28 March 2023