Unique Brutalist Church in Batheaston Set for Demolition Amid Controversy Monday, July 21, 2025 brutalism architecture batheaston church demolition heritage conservation diocese planning controversy The Church of the Good Shepherd, an unusual brutalist church in Batheaston, is slated for demolition without a vote from councillors, despite calls from the council’s own conservation officer to grant it local listing status. … Read More
Securing the Future of Taunton’s Southern Green Wedge Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton greenwedge somerset planning housing conservation localplan cycling footpaths urbansprawl A crucial green wedge shielding Taunton from encroaching development at its southern edge may soon have its future firmly secured as part of Somerset’s forthcoming Local Plan. The existing Taunton Deane Core Strategy, … Read More
Bath Should Consider Relinquishing World Heritage Status to Ease Housing Pressures Saturday, July 19, 2025 bath housing worldheritage unesco saltford development affordability conservation infrastructure summit Phil Harding, leader of Saltford Environmental Group, has sparked a local debate by suggesting that Bath consider giving up its UNESCO World Heritage status. He argues that the designation limits housing development in Bath, … Read More
Puffin Rescued 110 Miles Inland Returns to the Wild After RSPCA Rehabilitation Friday, July 18, 2025 puffin rescue rehabilitation rspca wildlife herefordshire seabird conservation recovery release A puffin named Oona has made a remarkable comeback after being found over 100 miles from the coast, in a Herefordshire garden. Severely underweight and far from her natural habitat, Oona’s journey from rescue to release … Read More
Beloved Bath Park Pond Dries Up Amid Climate Change Concerns Thursday, July 17, 2025 bath pond climatechange drought heatwave royalvictoriapark wildlife conservation sustainability environment A cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, one of Bath’s most popular green spaces, has completely dried up following last week’s intense heatwave. Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) has installed … Read More
Somerset's Parks and Green Spaces Shine Among the World's Best Thursday, July 17, 2025 somerset greenflag parks greenspaces environment community sustainability recreation conservation nature Somerset is celebrating a remarkable achievement as 21 of its parks and green spaces have been awarded the coveted Green Flag status. This prestigious recognition highlights the county’s commitment to maintaining … Read More