News
Climate
Avon Wildlife Trust are offering advice, support and funding options to support Tree Planting.
As part of the creation of the Western Forest, Avon Wildlife Trust are offering advice, support and funding options to landowners, community groups and local councils who are interested in planting trees on their land. Planting trees can bring benefits including shade and shelter for livestock,
Planning
Local Plan consultation (Latest update from BANES)
A draft Local Plan setting out where new homes, jobs and key infrastructure could be built across Bath and North East Somerset over the next 20 years will be considered by councillors on 10 September.
Recreation
Future of Bath Christmas Market secured with permanent planning approval
One of Bath’s most popular events that boosts the local economy by up to £64m each year and attracts more than 440,000 visitors has been given permanent planning permission
Recreation
FIRE RISK WARNING CBLNR
The current hot and dry conditions mean there is an increased risk of Fire at the Camerton Batch Local Nature Reserve. We ask all visitors to help protect this special site by taking extra care during your visit.
Transport
The Forgotten Valley Welcomes the first Fit-for-Purpose buses to Bath at last
Since 2016 when the 179 bus service started to be reduced people of the Cam Valley and surrounding villages have been campaigning for Fit-For-Purpose buses, and starting 26 July 2026 they’re going to get them. 10 years campaigning finally pays off !
Society
Affordable Rural Housing – Events in July
Please see below an invitation to attend two events on affordable rural housing run by Middlemarch Community Led Housing CIC and the West of England Rural Network.