Recycling collections were delayed in Combe Down after Christmas and New Year, apparently due to the Council’s contractor experiencing  industrial action by staff. I have pushed for the collections to happen Asap, and I think most have been collected, but am disappointed  by the slow action of the Administration in dealing with this, and leaving […]

Local people using the junction of Southstoke Rd, Bradford Road and Entry Hill are calling for a mini roundabout solution to make it safer in view of the number of accidents that occur here. They like the roundabout initiated by Roger Symonds and myself, installed at the top of Ralph Allen Drive, which has been […]

Independet Advisor Appointed From 2018 parts of the existing Foxhill Estate will be renovated, the actual plan is not set yet. Curo have started to contact both their  Tenants and Home Owners to find out what they want to do, and to discuss options. An Independent Advisor has been appointed to give unbiased advice and […]

Curo are progressing their plans for the Mulberry Park Development, as you know the detailed Planning consent was granted for the First Phase in September, which will see the first 275 new homes at Mulberry Park. Outline plans for the 48-acre site was approved in March 2015, which will deliver 700 new homes overall, community […]

I don’t know how many of you managed to get to the Exhibition of the Hignett Family Trust development plans for the Southstoke Plateau / Sulis Down site, but I did get along and many local people and representatives of SOBA . Below is a good summary from SOBA, and links to help with making […]

The Hignett Family are now looking to double the housing on our precious Green Belt Site, despite this being against the Council’s Core Strategy, and the Inspector’s recommendation. PLEASE GO TO THIS IMPORTANT EXHIBITION Next Monday, and comment. See below, courtesy of The South of Bath Alliance Newsletter on this: Sulis Down Development Key Consultation, […]

Groups and individuals living and/or operating in Combe Down for the benefit of the local area, can apply for a Community Grant from Curo. · Do you have a great idea for the Combe Down and Foxhill neighbourhood? · Do you want to organise a local event? · Do you need a piece of equipment […]

The wonderful old Heritage red Telephone Box on Claverton Down Road in Combe Down, has been a landmark, and well loved icon. However for many years it had fallen into disrepair, and looked rather neglected. Local Bath resident Joel Hirst, working with Ward Councillor Cherry Beath, had initiated contact with BT and asked for the […]

Firs Field, the much-loved green space in Combe Down is to be put forward to gain official “Centenary Field” designation. This was agreed last week at Cabinet and Full Council Meetings.  “Centenary Fields” is a nationwide initiative of Fields in Trust in partnership with The Royal British Legion, to protect and preserve the UK’s war memorial […]

There is a Planning Application Proposal to change the Toilet Block into a one Bedroomed Flat. see Application here: http://tinyurl.com/Bradford-Rd-Toilet-Block you can look at all the papers and submit a comment on line. Whilst it is regrettable that the toilets have been closed and sold by the Council, I have had some assurances from Curo, […]