We receive an Auditor's Annual Report from our external auditors each year. This report summarises the conclusions and significant issues arising from the audit and inspection work.
Last updated 09 December 2024
This policy sets out how we will assert and protect the rights of the public to the use and enjoyment of, and prevent so far as possible, the unauthorised stopping up or obstruction of public rights of way in Bath and North East Somerset
Last updated 06 August 2024
The Bath & North East Somerset Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) produces annual serious violence problem profiles to measure violent crime levels in the area.
These annual problem profiles provide crime statistics and evidence, which are used to develop effective response strategies to reduce violent crime.
We need to produce these every year, as they are required by the Home Office.
Last updated 30 July 2024
This document details how we can all support children and young people to attend school regularly in order to make education outcomes the very best they can be for children and young people in B&NES.
Last updated 02 September 2025
Notice is hereby given that on or after 26 August 2024, Bath and North East Somerset Council will make an order (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Order’) under Section 18 of the Public Health Act 1925. The effect of the Order will be to name the streets indicated on the attached plan PRIMROSE WAY and LARKSPUR CLOSE.
Any person aggrieved by the intended order may within 21 days after the date of this notice appeal to Bath and Wansdyke Magistrates’ Court at North Parade Road, Bath, BA1 5AF.
This document outlines the process, key priorities and actions required to achieve the best support possible for carers in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES).
The live nature of this strategy means it will be responsive to progress and any new emerging needs. It is also a co-produced document, which means that the local authority and carers will continue to work together to achieve collective goals.
Last updated 23 July 2024
Members of Bath & North East Somerset Council receive an allowance for their work as councillors. These documents set out the terms of the allowances, and the value of them for the current financial year.
View Historical Councillor Allowances and payments to members
Last updated 31 October 2024
This document contains an overview of the responses to the Local Plan options consultation that ran between February and April 2024
We expect to publish a table of the full responses we received in August.
Last updated 14 August 2025
This strategy sets out how we will create sustainable communities in Keynsham and Saltford, Hicks Gate, the Somer Valley, and Whitchurch Village
Our strategy for creating sustainable communities outlines a holistic approach to meeting the transport needs of those living, working, and visiting Bath and North East Somerset. It focuses on:
The goal is to create better-connected, healthier, and genuinely sustainable communities by encouraging the use of sustainable modes of transport.
Our strategy for creating sustainable communities aims to provide more travel choices, investing in a transport network that meets current and future community needs. Our strategy outlines indicative short, medium, and long-term interventions. Implementing this transformative change will require significant investment and time.
The document below sets out our approach to creating sustainable communities across the district, specifically in:
Last updated 25 February 2025
A comprehensive plan that sets out the existing and future network of active travel infrastructure required to enable and provide for sustainable and healthy forms of transport around our area. The plan is for all types of active travel, whether it is for commuting, leisure, business or everyday journeys, such as travelling to a local shop, school or doctor’s surgery.
By implementing infrastructure improvements and behaviour change campaigns, the measures in our Active Travel Masterplan will improve the safety, accessibility, and attractiveness of active travel options.
This in turn will contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions from vehicular transport, improvements to the health and wellbeing of residents, a fairer transport system and less congestion across Bath and North East Somerset.
Last updated 11 March 2025