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Hello
Juliet ,
Bath Chamber
news, information and events for GWE Business West
Chambers of Commerce members.
Parking
restriction
There are various proposals
relating to changes in parking regulations. First to
extend the period in which residents in the central and
zone one areas enjoy priority parking from the current
6pm to 8pm. If this went ahead the rules about single
yellow lines would also change to the same times. At the
same time there is a suggestion that pay and display
parking should be introduced within the existing bays in
Royal Victoria Park. The Chamber would be eager to hear
views from our members on both elements of what is
likely to prove a controversial plan.
Responses
please to info@bathchamber.co.uk
Charlotte
Street
Turning right into the car park will
be banned from November 25th whilst road works are going
on to avoid congestion going back into Queen Square. It
is likely that the restriction will go on at least until
January 6th.
Sunday Xmas
buses
All three Park and Rides will be open
on seven consecutive Sunday’s from November 8th. The
sites will also be open until 9.30pm on fifteen evenings
running up to Christmas, some of which coincide with the
Christmas Market. A service will also run on Monday 28th
December – the holiday in lieu of Boxing Day. Full
details: www.bathnes.gov.uk/parkandride
Charity
The
President’s Charity for the coming year will be the
Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Almost a thousand pounds was
donated to the previous charity, the Forever Friends
Appeal.
Enterprise Finance Guarantee
Scheme
Please note the scheme is available
until March of next year but don’t delay if you are
thinking about making an application.
Chef v Chef
Michael
Sharp from the Royal Crescent Hotel won the top award in
the over 23’s section of the West of England Chef v Chef
cook off, hosted at City of Bath College. In the Under
23’s category, the Gold Medal went to Louisa May
Matthews, who is studying at Worcester College of
Technology and working at The Elms Restaurant. She was
closely followed by two Bath contestants, Ben McCubbin
and Michael Mellard. Award winners were presented with
cash prizes and an Aqua Glass trophy.
Keynsham event
A
Victorian Evening will be staged on Friday November
27th.
Bath Christmas
lights
The big switch on takes place with
Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage on Thursday November 26th,
the official start of late night shopping in the city
and the first evening of the Christmas
Market.
Bath Business
Show
The next event will be held on
Wednesday April 14th 2010 in the Assembly
Rooms.
Sweet tooth
Milsom
Place will once again be hosting a Chocolate Festival on
December 5th and 6th. The same weekend sees a Handmade
in Britain sale in the Octagon. More details: www.milsomplace.co.uk
or call 01225 789040
Art for arts
sake
A catalogue of Public Art in B&NES
since 1945 is now available online through the Council’s
website at www.bathnes.gov.uk/publicart.
Chew
Valley Arts Trail
Chew Valley Arts Trail
has been invited by the Chairman of the Council to
exhibit at the Guildhall between 24th November and 12th
January. There will be a reception on 25th
November from 6pm until 7pm on 25th November. RSVP to ruth_hutchings@bathnes.gov.uk
by 10th November if you would like to
attend.
School works of art
A
Selection of works of art by 15 - 19 year old pupils
from local secondary schools will be on display at the
Victoria Art Gallery from November 7th until January 3rd
at 2010.
Ten years of building control
awards
Next year sees a decade of
Building Control Awards for Building and Design Quality.
Nominations are invited from small extensions up to
large commercial projects. To enter, go to www.bathnes.gov.uk/bcawards
or call Philip Mansfield, Building Control Manager at
the Council on 01225.477541 or email: phil_mansfield@bathnes.gov.uk
And
finally
A new campaign is starting on
November 9th aimed at reducing the amount of litter,
particularly getting people to dispose of their
cigarette ends responsibly. Businesses are asked to
remind their customers and staff about the issue and
posters are available from Council offices.
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