Bath & Somerset Council developments win big at property awards

Bath & North East Somerset Council won awards in four categories at the annual Bath Property Awards, recognised for it’s work to advance the city’s heritage.

The new World Heritage Centre and Roman Baths Clore Learning Centre won several accolades, including ‘Best Civic Development’, ‘Best Transformation’ and ‘Winner of Winners’.

Council-run construction and development company, Aequus Construction Ltd, also received a ‘Best Residential Development’ award for nine energy-efficient homes built at St Joseph’s Court in Sladebrook Road.

These homes have air source heat pumps and solar panels, saving residents around 50% on bills and emitting zero net carbon, helping the council to achieve its 2030 net-zero target.

Kevin Guy, Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: ‘We are delighted to have won these accolades for both our heritage and housing developments, including the prestigious ‘Winner of Winners’ title. The World Heritage Centre offers something we’ve never had in Bath before: a central place where people can discover why Bath is a double-nominated World Heritage Site, and then go out and explore the city. The Clore Learning Centre has transformed the experience of school visits to the Roman Baths and introduced new opportunities for local community groups to interact with the historic site inspiring children and adults for generations to come.

‘It’s excellent news that the high-quality homes at St Joseph’s Court have also been applauded for their sustainability credentials. The homes have helped residents get onto the housing ladder who may otherwise not have had the opportunity and the energy savings going forward will continue to make a difference to their lives – as well as supporting our climate emergency goals for the whole district.’

Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the World Heritage Centre, opened in May, allowing local people and visitors to explore the history of the city, popular landmarks and lesser-known areas too.

The new Roman Baths Clore Learning Centre is based in the Roman Baths and provides access to a Victorian spa laundry building and Roman remains, creating an innovative learning space for schools and others.

Photo by Chris Johnson