Category The Tufa Field Ecology
Today, work has commenced on the scheme that converts the SNCI site to Bath and North-East Somerset’s Supported Housing scheme, ironically on the 5th Anniversary of the Slow Worm Slaughter. The scheme has yet to receive budgetary approval, which may… Continue Reading →
In August we have seen the emergence of many Dragonflies from ponds that surround the Tufa Field. These short-lived invertebrates spend much of their life feeding in ponds as larvae. Unlike some other species, they do not have a pupal… Continue Reading →
The Bath Echo is reporting that a budget of £10.122m is set to be approved by BATHNES Cabinet for the Supported Housing scheme on the Tufa Field. This is reported as a council forward plan issue here. In addition to… Continue Reading →
New documents show 333% increase in costs A new report to Bath and North East Somerset Council has revealed that costs for the Englishcombe Lane Supported Housing scheme have rocketed from an initial estimate of £6M to a staggering £20M. … Continue Reading →
Councillors are recompensed for their time, considered as Voluntary Service, not salaried employment, under national guidelines. Remuneration in this way is treated by HMRC as taxable employment , including usually Class 1 NI contributions. There are also rules for necessary… Continue Reading →
Tufa Field Lost to Development
Sticky PostToday, 25th September 2024, Bath and North-East Somerset granted itself permission to develop the Tufa Field SNCI site. You can watch a commented video of the process here. (Large file). The development will provide supported housing for neuro-diverse residents. Local… Continue Reading →
Arcadis have now completed their plans for the Supported Housing Scheme, and in conjunction with the Case Officer, have formally submitted the plans to the Planning Committee. These will be considered on the 25th September 2024 with a recommendation to… Continue Reading →
It is 4 years today since the destruction of Slow Worms by a Forest Mulcher at the Tufa Field. This image, recently made available by Google Earth, shows the scale of destruction of the Slow Worm habitat. Following a number… Continue Reading →
The most recent available expenditure record is (Q1 2026) Others will be added progressively, but the records are slow to appear, usually taking more than 3 months to be published. It is not possible from these records to ascertain the… Continue Reading →
