The 10:10 Campaign is calling on individuals and organisations to commit to trying to cut their carbon footprint by 10% in 2010. Bath Liberal Democrat MP Don Foster has already joined.
Last week (Wednesday 21st October) Don supported moves for the House of Commons to join the 10:10 campaign. Speaking in a debate on the issue he criticised the Labour Government for failing to back the proposal.
Don said, “The 10:10 campaign has so far been a real success, with many individuals and organisations signed up. The Government should be taking a lead, not just lecturing others on what they should be doing.
“That’s why I asked the Minister why she thought everyone else should sign up for 10:10, but not the House of Commons. Sadly I got no answer and most Labour MPs voted against the measure.
The debate was called by the Liberal Democrats, who were the first political party in this country to put climate change on the national agenda.
Don said, “It is disappointing that the government failed to give their support. The government needs to provide strong leadership on climate change, particularly in the run up to the Copenhagen Summit, and signing up the House of Commons to the 10:10 would have been a significant step in doing so.”
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Monday, 19 October 2009
Local students could face £7,000 tuition fees
There is now less than eight months to save a new generation of young people from huge increases in university tuition fees, according to Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, Don Foster
Don was speaking after the Conservatives suggested they will increase tuition fees to £7,000 if they take power at the next general election, which has to be held by next June.
That will see tuition fees for undergraduates more than double. Currently there is a cap of £3,300 in England and Wales.
Peter Mandelson has already suggested that Labour will allow universities to charge more than at present if re-elected – though the party is too scared to push through the changes it wants before June.
Only the Liberal Democrats will scrap tuition fees. The party believes university education should be free and everyone who has the ability should be able to go – and not be put off by the cost.
Bath MP Don said: “I look around Bath and I see people return from university with no job and a bank balance tens of thousands of pounds in the red. What sort of message is that?
“Labour and now the Tories are showing their true colours. They don’t care about young people – they just want to saddle them with staggering amounts of debt.
“The choice is clear: the people of Bath can vote for a politician who will condemn a generation of youngsters or for the Liberal Democrats who will make education free again, giving young people the best possible start.”
Don was speaking after the Conservatives suggested they will increase tuition fees to £7,000 if they take power at the next general election, which has to be held by next June.
That will see tuition fees for undergraduates more than double. Currently there is a cap of £3,300 in England and Wales.
Peter Mandelson has already suggested that Labour will allow universities to charge more than at present if re-elected – though the party is too scared to push through the changes it wants before June.
Only the Liberal Democrats will scrap tuition fees. The party believes university education should be free and everyone who has the ability should be able to go – and not be put off by the cost.
Bath MP Don said: “I look around Bath and I see people return from university with no job and a bank balance tens of thousands of pounds in the red. What sort of message is that?
“Labour and now the Tories are showing their true colours. They don’t care about young people – they just want to saddle them with staggering amounts of debt.
“The choice is clear: the people of Bath can vote for a politician who will condemn a generation of youngsters or for the Liberal Democrats who will make education free again, giving young people the best possible start.”
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Bumper crop of planning applications
We have six planning applications to bring to your attention.
The first is for the erection of a single story side extension following the demolition of an existing conservatory at 20 Bennett's Road Lower Swainswick. The application reference number is 09/03498/FUL.
If you want to view the application or make any comments then please follow the link Here.
The next application is for the erection of a two story extension to ground and lower floors at 82 London Road West. The application reference number is 09/03343/FUL
If you want to view the application or make any comments then please follow the link Here.
The Third application is for Internal alterations to damp proofing of vault using Delta system at 170 London Road West. The application reference number is 09/03392/LBA
If you want to view the application or make any comments then please follow the link Here.
The fourth application is for Provision of loft conversion with 2 rear flat roof dormers at 77 Bay Tree Road Bath. The application reference number is 09/03471/FUL
If you want to view the application or make any comments then please follow the link Here.
The fifth application is for Internal alterations to reinstate the building into one house to include removing part of the dividing wall between the two ground floor rooms at 28 Lambridge Place. The application reference number is 09/03318/LBA
If you want to view the application or make any comments then please follow the link Here.
The sixth application is for the erection of a rear conservatory at 9 Roseland Close. The application reference number is 09/03553/FUL
If you want to view the application or make any comments then please follow the link Here.
The first is for the erection of a single story side extension following the demolition of an existing conservatory at 20 Bennett's Road Lower Swainswick. The application reference number is 09/03498/FUL.
If you want to view the application or make any comments then please follow the link Here.
The next application is for the erection of a two story extension to ground and lower floors at 82 London Road West. The application reference number is 09/03343/FUL
If you want to view the application or make any comments then please follow the link Here.
The Third application is for Internal alterations to damp proofing of vault using Delta system at 170 London Road West. The application reference number is 09/03392/LBA
If you want to view the application or make any comments then please follow the link Here.
The fourth application is for Provision of loft conversion with 2 rear flat roof dormers at 77 Bay Tree Road Bath. The application reference number is 09/03471/FUL
If you want to view the application or make any comments then please follow the link Here.
The fifth application is for Internal alterations to reinstate the building into one house to include removing part of the dividing wall between the two ground floor rooms at 28 Lambridge Place. The application reference number is 09/03318/LBA
If you want to view the application or make any comments then please follow the link Here.
The sixth application is for the erection of a rear conservatory at 9 Roseland Close. The application reference number is 09/03553/FUL
If you want to view the application or make any comments then please follow the link Here.
Monday, 21 September 2009
Highway reports Lambridge
The latest Highway reports for the area were released this morning and show quite a bit of disturbance in the area over the next few weeks.
To see how you may be affected follow the link HERE
To see how you may be affected follow the link HERE
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Road closed – Park and Ride open
Bath & North East Somerset Council will be opening all three Park and Ride sites this weekend - including Sunday - during the crane removal at SouthGate, taking place from Friday 18th September until Monday 21st September 2009 and requiring the closure of Dorchester Street.
This is the second and final phase of removing the most southerly cranes from SouthGate, an exciting milestone for the project. Bath & North East Somerset Council must close Dorchester Street in the interests of public safety. To reduce the impact on traffic congestion on Sunday the Council is opening the Park and Rides as a one-off.
All the Bath Park & Rides will be open on Sunday 20th September from 9.30am to 6.00pm. The charge for the day is £2.00 return. People can find out more by visiting:
http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/transportandstreets/Parking/parkandride
Because of the complexity of the dismantling and need to use a mobile 500 tonne crane to undertake the operation a temporary road closure on Dorchester Street is required. Bus services using SouthGate bus station will still be operational. First Bus will have an inspector on site dedicated to providing information to the travelling public regarding the changes to the bus services.
The temporary road closure extends from from 2000hrs on Friday 18th September to 0600hrs on Monday 21st September 2009.
This is the second and final phase of removing the most southerly cranes from SouthGate, an exciting milestone for the project. Bath & North East Somerset Council must close Dorchester Street in the interests of public safety. To reduce the impact on traffic congestion on Sunday the Council is opening the Park and Rides as a one-off.
All the Bath Park & Rides will be open on Sunday 20th September from 9.30am to 6.00pm. The charge for the day is £2.00 return. People can find out more by visiting:
http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/transportandstreets/Parking/parkandride
Because of the complexity of the dismantling and need to use a mobile 500 tonne crane to undertake the operation a temporary road closure on Dorchester Street is required. Bus services using SouthGate bus station will still be operational. First Bus will have an inspector on site dedicated to providing information to the travelling public regarding the changes to the bus services.
The temporary road closure extends from from 2000hrs on Friday 18th September to 0600hrs on Monday 21st September 2009.
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
We have two planning applications to bring to your attention this week the first one is at 1 Otago Terrace Larkhall and is for the Change of use of ground floor from consulting and treatment rooms (Use Class D1) to self contained flat (Use Class C3)
If you want to view this application or make a comment then please follow the Link HERE.
The second application is for the erection of an extension to school to provide additional office accommodation at St Saviours Junior School.
If you want to view this application or make a comment then follow the link HERE
If you want to view this application or make a comment then please follow the Link HERE.
The second application is for the erection of an extension to school to provide additional office accommodation at St Saviours Junior School.
If you want to view this application or make a comment then follow the link HERE
Keep safe this winter
From September 29 - October 2 Bath & North East Somerset Council will be carrying out free electric blanket testing across the area.
Appointments for Bath residents area available but booking an appointment is essential.
If you use an electric blanket, or know friends, relatives or neighbours who use one, book in for a test at Bath Fire Station on October 1st.
To book an appointment call Kellie on 01225 396759.
Other local organisations that offer services to local residents to help them keep safe, healthy and active will also be at the sessions.
These include Avon Fire and Rescue Service, who will promote free home fire safety checks and smoke alarms, Age Concern, Wiltshire Farm Foods and Care and Repair. Staff from the Council’s Sport and Active Leisure and Community Development teams will also be there with information about activities in local areas.
Appointments for Bath residents area available but booking an appointment is essential.
If you use an electric blanket, or know friends, relatives or neighbours who use one, book in for a test at Bath Fire Station on October 1st.
To book an appointment call Kellie on 01225 396759.
Other local organisations that offer services to local residents to help them keep safe, healthy and active will also be at the sessions.
These include Avon Fire and Rescue Service, who will promote free home fire safety checks and smoke alarms, Age Concern, Wiltshire Farm Foods and Care and Repair. Staff from the Council’s Sport and Active Leisure and Community Development teams will also be there with information about activities in local areas.
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