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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 →
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 →
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 →
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.