Bath University have published information about their proposed developments at the Claverton campus. Information is online here:
http://www.bath.ac.uk/masterplan

Meeting/Presentation of Masterplan
"There is a meeting on 29 October in the Claverton Rooms, at the Claverton Campus, between 7.30pm and 9pm, to view and comment on the proposals contained in the draft Masterplan. The evening will begin with some light refreshments and an opportunity to view the exhibition stands, followed by a presentation at 7.45pm of the plans by the University Architect, Professor Alan Day. There will then be an opportunity to discuss what you have seen and to ask the panel any questions you may have.

Sorry for the recent problems with the website. The hosting company had 'upgraded' something on the server and it was stopping anyone properly 'logging in' to the website. Hopefully this is fixed now. Please let me know if you have problems. Chris

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pip/2881944759/ (from Bathwick)
and video: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/7632244.stm

A couple of updates on Nicholas Coombes 'blog':
http://nicholascoombes.mycouncillor.org.uk

Treasure hunt for charity (Dorothy House Hospice)
www.minervasgold.com - will be online from August 1

From Nicholas Coombes:
"Staff shortage has ... delayed the writing of the report needed so that a decision can be taken on the loading bay. It was mostly written this morning [3 July] and should be going for a cabinet decision in two weeks time. This means that the loading bay could be painted, and Tesco opening, mid-August at the earliest."
see
http://nicholascoombes.mycouncillor.org.uk/2008/07/02/traffic-survey-for...

From Nicholas Coombes site, following the 12 hour traffic survey by BANES:
"...There is now clear evidence of a need for a zebra crossing from the survey figures."
"...even during the holidays and before Tesco opens, Bathwick Hill is already busy enough to warrant a zebra crossing. The threshold figure for traffic volume is exceeded during both morning and evening rush hours and pedestrian flow is steady throughout the day, with an unexpected peak around 10am."
details:
http://nicholascoombes.mycouncillor.org.uk/2008/07/07/traffic-survey-res...

Notices have appeared on the Canal/Sydney Gardens area warning that there have been a number of dog 'poisonings' recently. If anyone knows any details please contact. According to the BBC one vet has blamed it on a fireworks chemical, but details seem a little vague.

In June members of The Bathwick Local History Society are looking forward to the publication of their second book "Bathwick: Echoes of the Past".
Published by Millstream Books with an introduction by Michael Rowe, this latest volume contains over 140 images and an index that also covers their previous book "Bathwick: A Forgotten Village".
"Bathwick: Echoes of the Past" will go on general sale on 7 June 2008 £9.50 and will be available at Bathwick Hill Stores, Myrtle Mee and Bathwick News. From 2-8 June there will be a small exhibition of images from the book in the foyer of Bath Central Library and during this time the library will also be displaying some of the original Pulteney Estate papers that they hold in store but are rarely seen.

It looks like this bridge is finally going to be replaced: The road is scheduled to close for a week towards the end of August 2008. Details here: ••• http://www.bath.ac.uk/estates/projects/quarryroadbridge.shtml

From nick coombes site:
http://nicholascoombes.mycouncillor.org.uk/2008/05/13/loading-bay-consul...

2 lots of roadworks will be carried out from today (31 March 2008).
In the first instance Brassknocker Hill and the road junction at the viaduct to Winsley will be closed for 3 weeks. Secondly the viaduct section of the A36 will be closed for 12 weeks.
Details of alternative routes can be found here: http://www.kesbath.com/cgi-local/artman/exec/search.cgi?cat=1&fields=art...

"Now available at ••• www.sydneybuildings.org.uk. Includes some nice photographs of the area.

It's not a planning application yet, but simply some plans for debate, put forward by Bath Rugby.
In the plans, the Bath Rugby footprint will be increased by 5%, taking Bath Rugby's overall usage of The Rec from 28 per cent to 29.5%. They also do not foresee the requirement for BANES to provide cash for the £16m development.
••• Read the full story from the Bath Chronicle.
••• View Microsoft 'Virtual Earth' aerial photo of Rec