B&NES Labour Group

Forgot to tell you - we're now on Bluesky. We are still here, as you can see, as reaching the public is what we're about. But if you are there, follow us. When our numbers there are bigger than here, the balance will tip. Thanks -bsky.app/profile/bnesla…

"That’s summer sorted!" Free bus travel for under 16s this summer hol – just by hopping on board, with no bus pass or registration required - read more here -

"Lack of toilets leaving elderly people 'in tears'" - BNES Labour Group's success in getting a Lib Dem commitment to public loos last week has caught the eye of the BBC bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Going green bathnewseum.com/2025/07/18/goi… via @bathnewseum

Great news, well done the Labour 🌹group!

🚽 FLUSHED WITH SUCCESS! Labour proposals for a better public loo strategy passed unanimously at B&NES Council last night, seconded by Lib Dem Economic Development lead Paul Roper. Next? Solid action, so this motion doesn't just go down the pan... #BNES #Labour #PublicLoos

BNES full council vote tonight, after hearing from councillors and members of the public. Kick off is 6:30: papers and web streaming here- democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieListDocument…

Labour's call for BNES to have a better public loo strategy goes to Thu night's Council meeting - and asks for public involvement -

Why Bath is at a loos end bathnewseum.com/2025/07/10/why… via @bathnewseum

An opportunity - and a deadline - #communityEnergy

The council is seeking your feedback on proposals to improve active travel and slow traffic through Temple Cloud. Have your say by 5pm on Friday 1 August 2025 at bathnes.gov.uk/temple-cloud

Looking to improve the energy efficiency of your property? Retrofit West offers a free retrofit plan builder tool: retrofit-west-advice.planbuilder.co.uk And an advice line: call 0800 038 6733 or email [email protected].

Coming up at Thursday night’s BNES council meeting-

Two days ‘til BNES councillors vote in Council on the Public Loo Strategy. It’s an opposition motion (hoho). Have you checked in with your ward councillor to see how they’re voting? 👇🧻🚾 #BathNES #PublicLoos

Only 20 public loo sites for the whole of Bath & NE Somerset. Local? Ask your councillor if they're voting to sort out the out of date public loo strategy on Thu 17th. Contact them here - democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/mgFindMember.a… and read the Labour Group motion here - shorturl.at/W6Gdi

Keep your home cool in hot weather: 🪟Close blinds and curtains on windows that are exposed to direct sunlight 👶Cool living spaces are important for infants, older people or those with long- term health conditions 💨Use electric fans if the temperature is below 35°C #BeatTheHeat

If you get an invitation through the post, don't delay - have your say! #CultureForAll

Healthy food, happy families. If you’re pregnant or you have children under four, @NHSHealthyStart can help with the cost of healthy food and milk. Plus, you’ll get free Healthy Start vitamins. Check your eligibility:👧🍼healthystart.nhs.uk

Big win for BNES families - from Sept 25, all eligible families will be auto-enrolled for #FreeSchoolMeals, thanks to @BNESLabour. From Sep '26, all families on Universal Credit qualify - almost 6,000 local families. Labour locally, working with Labour nationally. #LabourDelivers

🚆 Big news for the West of England! Labour Metro Mayor Helen Godwin is working with the new government to deliver £800m for better #transport—buses, trains, trams & more. “It’s time for a mass transit system people can rely on.” 🔗 somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-new…

It's BNES full council and annual meeting tonight, from 6:30pm. We're over on Bluesky these days, so see you there! bsky.app/profile/bnesla…