News on Liveable Neighbourhoods in Bath & North East Somerset

From 15 June many more shops will be reopening as the government eases some covid-19 restrictions and the council’s priority is to enable shops to do this safely and in a way that promotes confidence in our High Streets and protects public health.

To help pedestrians to safely social distance when this takes place, work will begin on Monday 8 June to widen pavements in the following Bath streets: Camden Road, St Saviours Road, Manvers Street, Monmouth Place, Monmouth Street, Moorland Road, North Parade, Queen Square, Somerset Street, Terrace Walk, Walcot Street, Westgate Buildings and Weston High Street.

Temporary barriers will be placed along the roads to separate the pedestrian area from traffic, and tarmac ramps will be provided to ensure that people using pushchairs and wheelchairs will be able to get to and from the shops. In some locations, to create the space, the use of parking bays will be suspended.

More information on temporary footway widening can be found at www.bathnes.gov.uk/bathsocialdistancing