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The Destruction begins.
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Today, 7th August 2023 saw the start of the destruction of the Tufa Field. Contractors engaged by Bath and North East Somerset Council once again used high power brush cutters and industrial mowers to cut down the nettle beds, despite… Continue Reading →
BANES confirms plans to develop the Tufa Field
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At a meeting with residents on the 2nd March 2023 the Liberal Democrat led Bath and North-East Somerset Council confirmed its plans to develop the Tufa Field as a sheltered housing site. Contracts have been let for the development phase,… Continue Reading →
A Christmas Message From The Tufa Field, 2021
Sticky PostHere is the announcement by Kevin Guy, the new Council leader, that the Tufa Field will not be lost to developers. A massive thank you to everyone who has supported us, every one of your voices counted. The biggest thanks… Continue Reading →
Biodiversity Net Gain
Sticky PostOne tool made available to developers to overcome objections to developments on the grounds of loss of habitat is the concept of ‘Biodiversity Net Gain’. This is a mechanism that allows developers to substitute habitats, i.e swap one piece of… Continue Reading →
We have added zoom control to the mobile version of this website, but on advice have decided not to allow user camera control at the moment. There is also more content, and a contact page to get in touch. Anyone… Continue Reading →
“And they all look just the same”. * Great cities are defined as much by the architecture of their housing as they are by the people who live there. For the City of Bath, it’s period of great architecture has… Continue Reading →
The website has had many messages, some appalled at the crass slaughter of a protected species, some appalled and confused at the Council’s actions in approving the loss of a significant green space and unique habitat at the same time… Continue Reading →
Approximately 26mm of rain fell over the weekend, directly onto our field, that equates to about 220 cubic metres of water. In addition, the feeding springs from Odd Down added to this. Of course all of this was absorbed by… Continue Reading →
This week’s BATHNES cabinet meeting will include representations from the FELF group. The meeting is available to view on Zoom and starts at 18:30 on Thursday. Undoubtedly questions will be asked about the Tufa Field Slaughter and the ongoing Ecological… Continue Reading →
The crass killing of Slow Worms and an unknown number of amphibians and small mammals in the Tufa Field last month has rightly led to local and national outrage and a police investigation. No doubt at some time, the hapless… Continue Reading →
