Widcombe & Lyncombe
Part of the city of Bath · 228 postcodes · 20 planning applications this month
Environment · River normal · Air pollution low · 16°, mostly clear, high 20° · River, air and weather
Everything in Widcombe & Lyncombe
Planning
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Change the use of Fishponds Cottage from domestic cottage to offices from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027 (Extension of…
Fishponds Cottage, Church Lane, Widcombe, Bath, BA2 6BD
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Build home office in the garden
Glencrest, Hayesfield Park, Lyncombe, Bath, BA2 4QE
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Tree work: 3 Field maple: reduce crown height by 3m. Beech: reduce crown height by 2.5m. Italianate Cypress: fell
Honeysuckle Farm, Perrymead, Lyncombe, Bath, BA2 5AU
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Outside changes to a listed building: reinstatement of historic external timber sliding shutters to the upper-ground and first floor rear windows…
16 Macaulay Buildings, Widcombe, Bath, BA2 6AT
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Tree work: Plum: fell
Highlands, Beechen Cliff Road, Bear Flat, Bath, BA2 4QS
Problems
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Packaging material in Free Fields Wood
Cardboard boxes and packaging dumped in the woods.
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Bridge over canal unfixed for months
If the council doesn't get on and fix the bridge over the canal now the winter is coming, someone is going to drive into the canal in the dark.
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Slippery gravel and open gate
Path damaged at entrance to Calton Road park.
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61 Greenway Lane (roadside in front of driveway slope and public entrance to Beecheen Cliff playing fields.
Large and deep pothole which is causing damage to cars entering and leaving the house.
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What’s on
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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.
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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.
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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
41
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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Lottery Lifeline for Fashion Museum
A £7.2m grant from the National Lottery will help bring an iconic tourist attraction back to Bath.
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MPs demand answers on Hospital at Home changes
Five Liberal Democrat MPs whose constituencies are served by the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust have written to the…
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Bath Rugby player ratings from Exeter Chiefs win - 'Simply electric'
Bath Rugby beat Exeter Chiefs 40-34 at the Recreation Ground on Friday in Round Two of the 2026/27 Gallagher PREM
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Why the Avon Green Belt is being 'shredded' for housing after 70 years
'People are worried that most of our green belt is now grey belt'
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Proud gran and great-gran among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Places nearby
Places in Widcombe & Lyncombe, 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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Two Tunnels Greenway
A mile and more of old railway tunnel under Combe Down, dimly lit and fitted with a sound installation; flat, car-free and dry when it rains
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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