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Below are press releases from the Student Community Partnership and its partner agencies.

A 'special' recognition

The driving force behind Bath's floral efforts has won a special award in an annual scheme which gives a pat on the back to people giving up their time for their community.

Bath in Bloom chairman Barry Cruse was given the Chairman's Special Award at the Chairman's Community Awards organised by Bath and North East Somerset Council this week.

The hairdresser, who for years also led...

Lights go on in Moorland Road as students help with festive fun

Hundreds of people were filled with festive cheer yesterday when Christmas lights in Moorland Road were switched on.

The event was organised by traders in the popular street and saw youngsters queuing for around half an hour for the chance to see Santa and receive a Christmas gift.

Hairdresser Nik Cruse said the...

Being a Good Neighbour campaign

Copies of the popular ‘Being a Good Neighbour’ guide will be issued by the Student Community Partnership to over 11,000 students returning to study in the Bath & North...

Make sure river water isn’t your last drink, say Bath firefighters

Avon Fire & Rescue Service is highlighting the dangers of drinking alcohol near the water in a bid to ensure revellers in Bath stay safe this...

Message from Avon & Somerset Constabulary

Avon and Somerset Police are prepared for the possibility of disorder following events in other parts of the country. Police will respond quickly and robustly to any potential disorder as we have demonstrated during our swift intervention in Bristol overnight.

 

Residents in Bath and North East Somerset should not be unduly worried about disorder in their community....

Students get involved in community volunteering!

More than 70 volunteers, including Council staff and ward councillors, Somer Community Housing Trust staff and students from both Universities...

Moving Out campaign

Efforts have been made to raise awareness amongst students about the importance of disposing of their waste responsibly and recycling as much as they can when they move out of private accommodation when term finishes.

Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Waste Services Team supported the ‘Moving Out’ initiative organised by the Student Community Partnership (SCP), which includes the...

Student named Mayor of Bath's citizen of the year!

Naomi Mackrill, a third year chemistry student, has been named as one of eight Mayor of Bath’s Citizen of the Year 2011.

The 22-year-...

Students offered advice and support in light of the tragic loss of Bath Spa University student James Bubear

Bath Spa University and the University of Bath Students' Unions offer support and advice in light of the tragic loss of Bath Spa University student James Bubear: 

 

Bath Spa University...