Widcombe
Part of the city of Bath · 157 postcodes · 19 planning applications this month · 1 council car park
Part of the Widcombe & Lyncombe council ward, shared with Bear Flat. Councillors are for the whole ward.
Environment · River normal · Air pollution low · 11°, clear sky, high 14° · River, air and weather
Everything in Widcombe
Planning
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Outside changes to a listed building: taking down unstable wall and rebuilding using salvaged stonework
17 Lyncombe Hill, Lyncombe, Bath, BA2 4PF
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Follow-up details for an approved plan: build rear/side extensions following demolition of the existing garage and external insulation…
Ashleigh, Perrymead, Lyncombe, Bath, BA2 5AX
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Tree work: T1: sycamore: Crown lift to 5.5m. Radial reduction of 1.5m. Shape and balance
83 Lyncombe Hill, Lyncombe, Bath, BA2 4PJ
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Follow-up details for an approved plan: refurbishment, restoration and extension works. Demolition of an existing single-storey closet…
59 Lyncombe Hill, Lyncombe, Bath, BA2 4PH
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Confirm this needs no planning permission: build rear extension to create kitchen and utility room. Enlarged side bootroom to create downstairs…
1 Alexandra Road, Lyncombe, Bath, BA2 4PW
Problems
- Drain blockage
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A large armchair blocking the pavement
Pavement is blocked with rubbish
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Risk of blinding
Main walking route to beechen cliff boys school and cannot be seen at night
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Religious sign on junction of North Parade Rd and Pulteney Rd
A religious sign has been put up at the junction, please remove it.
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Pavement slippery and covered in leaves
I fell here last year because of the slippery leaves, they have started becoming a hazard now as well.
What’s on
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Screening of Deaf (Sorda)
Off the Wall Films is Widcombe's community cinema.
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Upcoming Friday live music nights at Widcombe Social Club
Free entry every Friday in the downstairs bar from 5:30pm, with music from 7-9pm, and pizza served from 6-8:30pm.
- REBEL MOVES: Polite Society
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Screening of Long Live the Republic! (At' zije Republika)
Off the Wall Films is Widcombe's community cinema.
Crime
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August 2026
Street-level crimes recorded by the police
30
crimes - A forcewide priority for Avon and Somerset Constabulary to make women feel safer walking, predominantly after dark, in their communities. Reports can be made via – Report feeling unsafe in public spaces (StreetSafe) | Avon and Somerset Police or a walk and talk with a female officer can be arranged via – Walk and Talk | Avon and Somerset Police
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Patrols will be conducted by the Local Neighbourhood Police Team around Calton walk and surrounding areas.
Ongoing community meetings will be held at St Mark’s Church to provide residents with updates on local policing priorities and initiatives, while also giving members of the community an opportunity…
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Banes Neighbourhood Police team will be Targeting prolific shop theft offenders within the community.
High-visibility patrols will be conducted by Neighbourhood Policing officers within local stores to deter and disrupt criminal activity, provide reassurance to staff and customers, and identify any…
The same for all of Bath
News
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A New Bursary Support and Educational Partnerships Role at KES
A new role at KES as part of the School’s commitment to growing its bursary provision.
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Incoming: Two Brand-New Reading Clubs!
This year, we’re launching two brand-new Reading Clubs for both science fiction and fantasy fans.
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Kingswood celebrates record Oxbridge success as all seven offers become places
Kingswood School is celebrating a record year for Oxbridge success, with all seven students who received offers from the Universities of…
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We stand with you, says B&NES leader.
The bombing this week – by Russia – of the Ukrainian town of Oleksandriya, with which our district has had … More
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What’s happening behind the scaffolding?
A chance to get an update on the multi-million-pound restoration and transformation work at the National Trust’s Assembly Rooms, which ……
Places nearby
Places in Widcombe, with the locals’ picks marked.
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Alexandra Park
A terraced park on top of Beechen Cliff where Bath people take visitors for the view over the rooftops at sunset
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Prior Park Landscape Garden
A Georgian garden with a Palladian bridge, lakes and a view down to the city, and a steep path up from Widcombe for those who skip the car
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Widcombe Locks and Deep Lock
A flight of locks climbing from the river to Deep Lock, about 19 feet of drop in one go; boats, gongoozlers and picnics
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Widcombe Social Club
A volunteer-run club hall in Widcombe with small theatre, gigs and a cheap bar