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Early risers may have noticed the return of the Dawn Chorus. At the Tufa Field, this phenomenon is particularly vibrant and, sadly, the last year we will hear it. You can listen live to the sounds of birds preparing for… Continue Reading →
Bath and North-East Somerset Council has passed it’s budget for the financial year 2026/27, commencing April 2026. Changes to central government funding, plus overspends from the 25/26 financial year mean that the budget includes both savings by reducing services, and… Continue Reading →
Unsurprisingly with the wettest winter since 2013, all 3 streams in the Tufa Field are now running freely. The East stream is in full flow, and creating significant marsh areas south of the reptile fence. The Main (Central) stream is… Continue Reading →
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 →
One response to “£20M Bombshell for Council Tax Payers”
Good afternoon,
The Bath Voice has brought your webpage to our attention, which contains some inaccuracies in your article on the tufa field.
The article misrepresents the capital budget presented to Council. The budget line includes all planned supported housing schemes, not just the Englishcombe scheme. This item is shown as Provisional Approval which means the budget is estimated as an aid to planning only. Furthermore, the indicative figures are total programme costs which will be offset by Government grants and other funding streams. The Council is currently finalising the development cost for the Englishcombe scheme and will soon make a final decision based on the updated business case.
Please could you amend the article.
Many thanks.