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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 →
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 →
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 →
Here 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 →
June 9th, 2026 Today the first development contract for the Supported Housing scheme has been published. This was awarded 6 months ago in a closed single bidder event, but has only now been published on the UK Government Contracts finder… Continue Reading →
The long grasses and damp conditions of the Tufa Field, together with the itinerant Deer population, make an ideal habitat for Ticks. There are 20 species of Tick in the UK, but the most prevalent is Ixodes Ricinus , otherwise… Continue Reading →
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 →
We are all familiar with birds nesting and their choice of nesting sites, but what about everyday living? Where do birds roost, and how important is it to know about these places? A new study from the University of Gloucester… 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 →
