Bath & North East Somerset Council Archives

Bath & North East Somerset Council

No compensation for pedestrians injured after tripping on “optical illusion” cycle lane – with 30 claims already dismissed

The controversial bike lane, which has been criticised by Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg among others, is believed to have tripped up over 100 pedestrians due to its confusing kerb heights and colours, with 40 of those locals seeking compensation

Thu, May 02, 2024 12:21

More pedestrian injuries reported on “optical illusion” cycle lane, with one casualty claiming it must have been “designed by toddlers”

Several new reports were made over the Christmas period, multiple pedestrians suffering minor injuries and one asking if it is the council's intention "to attract tourists to the UK's most dangerous cycle path?"

Wed, Jan 03, 2024 17:19

“Green measles” bike hangars may threaten Unesco World Heritage status, resident claims

The Bath local suggested the bike hangars will offer graffiti artists a "field day" and "make Unesco's decision so much simpler"

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 11:34

Manchester considering charging polluting drivers, Bath exploring Mini Holland

Cities follow others including Birmingham and York in looking to restrict motor traffic

Fri, Jan 31, 2020 13:05

Bath parents launch petition for safe cycle routes to school

Petition also calls for staggered start times to ease bus overcrowding and highlights ticket price problems

Sun, Feb 24, 2019 19:22

Bath council to support police close pass operation with awareness campaign

Bus display will advise motorists to give cyclists space when overtaking

Wed, Sep 06, 2017 13:39

Council plans to remove ghost bike tribute to young cyclist killed in Bath

Jake Gilmore's parents say people of Bath should decide - while Cycling UK queries council's assertion that planned removal is in line with national policy

Thu, Mar 09, 2017 16:46

Has glass in the asphalt stopped the racing at Odd Down Cycle Circuit?

A number of riders have been experiencing punctures

Wed, Feb 17, 2016 06:30

Bristol Bath Railway Path Flooding (picture credit AnalogueAndy on Twitter)

Flooding forces closure of part of Bristol & Bath Railway Path

Bath & North East Somerset Council to decide today on whether to pump water away from popular commuter route and on future flood-proofing measures

Mon, Feb 17, 2014 12:39

Bikes & gear worth £25,000 stolen from Bath’s Odd Down circuit

Council appeals for help tracking down bikes

Fri, Oct 04, 2013 10:37