Installation of a new bus shelter on Bathwick Hill has been delayed by a dispute over land rights.

Bathwick’s Liberal Democrat councillors argued for a new shelter opposite Cleveland Walk to be delivered as part of the Bath Transport Package. However, just before installation, work was halted.

The dispute is between the National Trust, who claim to own the land, and BathNES Council which claims the right to install the bus shelter as it is the highways authority.

Councillors David Martin and Nicholas Coombes strongly support the installation of a bus shelter in this location and are keen to resolve the dispute swiftly.