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Today, work started at the Tufa Field in preparation for building works to start next year. Workers are installing ( for the 3rd time) a reptile fence to allow large reptiles and amphibians within the curtelage to be relocated outside… Continue Reading →
Yesterday’s (11/09/25) Cabinet meeting approved expenditure for the Supported Housing scheme unanimously. The cost of this scheme, and consequent business case were not revealed, remaining a secret despite the commitment of public money. It remains to be seen whether the… Continue Reading →
While the Supported Housing Scheme at the Tufa Field is set to go ahead, the timescales for delivery remain in doubt. Leaving aside any delays due to funding, slow contractor bidding, and construction difficulties encountered as work progresses, there remain… Continue Reading →
The Report to Cabinet on the Englishcombe Lane Supported Housing Scheme has been published today, 4th September 2025 for confirmation at the Cabinet meeting of the 11th inst. In summary 1. Delegation of Authority Cabinet is asked to delegate all… Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
