Motorists in B&NES are seeing fewer potholes thanks to road…
Drivers and cyclists in Bath and north east Somerset are seeing a reduction in the number of potholes according to the latest council data.
B&NES Council repaired around 12 potholes a day in 2013, a drop on previous years which the local authority says is down to better investment in the quality of the roads.
A spokesman said it had been carrying out a “proactive road resurfacing” scheme over the past few years, which had helped prevent potholes forming in the first place.
The 2013 figure of…

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LIVE: Children's centres, A36 lorry ban, bus gate and flooding…
The full Bath and North East Somerset Council meets tonight with children’s centres, A36 lorry ban, Dorchester Street bus gate and flooding under discussion.
Bath Chronicle reporter Siobhan Stayt will be at the meeting so you can follow the debate as it happens.
 

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Improved First bus service for Midsomer Norton and Radstock…
Bus users in Midsomer Norton and Radstock will get improved services between the area and Bath and Bristol under changes being brought in by bus company First.Passengers travelling between Midsomer Norton and Bath will get more choice under the changes that come into effect on February 2.There will be more frequent buses along services 173 (Bath to Wells), 178 (Bath to Bristol), 184 (Bath to Frome) and 379 (Bath to Bristol), where they share a common route.Simon Ford, commercial manager for… – Read More.

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