Latest plans submitted for Bath Western Riverside development site

• The new plan will increase the number of homes to be delivered to 402, but no longer includes affordable housing.

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Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday Bath man ordered to do 200 hours of unpaid work after GBH attack • Magistrates were shown CCTV of the incident which took place next to a kebab van at Orange Grove.

Somerset Live · Local news · yesterday Plan for just five Bath flats results in 1,000-objection outcry due to location • Despite its size, the homes could have a huge impact on its very popular neighbour

Bath City FC news RSS feed · Sport · yesterday Next Match – Gosport Borough (H) – Southern League Premier South • City are back in action on Saturday looking to make it six wins in a row when Gosport Borough are the visitors to Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park.

Avon and Somerset Police Bath RSS feed · Health and safety · yesterday Operation Beaconport: Helping Victims and Survivors understand review options following a previously closed investigation • Victims and Survivors of child sexual abuse or exploitation who reported to police can ask for their investigation to be reviewed.

Bath City FC news RSS feed · Sport · yesterday Ollie Tomlinson lands September Player of the Month award • September’s Bath City Player of the Month award, sponsored by Flan O’Brien’s, goes to Ollie Tomlinson. • Ollie will be presented with his trophy before kick-off on Saturday. • Thank you to everyone who voted for this via the newsletter.

SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath section · Local news · yesterday Peter Pan on Ice is bringing magic to Bath and Shrewsbury this winter • Grab your pixie dust and prepare to be swept away on a breathtaking journey

SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath section · Local news · 2 days ago Bath City boss Scott Bartlett signs new full-time deal in boost to 'project' • “The long term gain is to try a club into a full-time environment. • I think in time we may have that opportunity with Bath."

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 15 priority public listings from 15 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

10–16 Oct · American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, BathAmerica 250 at American Museum & Gardens

14 Oct · The Forum, BathAvatar The Last Airbender In Concert

16 Oct · Green Park BrasserieBrunch & Bottomless Brunch at Green Park Brasserie

15 Oct · The Forum, 1a Forum Buildings, St James Parade, Bath, BA1 1UGCabaret Voltaire's Final UK Tour

9 Oct · The Venue, Whitemead Forest Park, Parkend, Lydney, GloucestershireElton John Tribute Night

10 Oct · CaliUnity, 97-101 Walcot St, BathHOW TO BREAK UP WITH THE WALL

9–10 Oct · Bath Ale House (upstairs), BathKrowd Keepers: Magic Theatre

14 Oct · Nook & Huddle, 44 High Street, MalmesburyMortgage Advice Drop In Clinic with Tom

10 Oct · The Cork, 11-12 Westgate Buildings, BathPaint and Sip - Cowgirl Blossoms | The Cork

11 Oct · Green Park BrasserieSunday Lunch at Green Park Brasserie

13 Oct · The Roman BathsT'ai Chi on the Terrace

15 Oct · Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, CirencesterTalk Property Day 2026

9–10 Oct · Theatre Royal Bath, Bath, EnglandYes, Prime Minister

13 Oct at 09:00 · The Apex City of BathBath Business Conference 2026

16 Oct–25 OctBath Film Festival

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