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
New Bat Mitigation Strategy Aims to Safeguard Wildlife Amidst Urban Growth Monday, July 14, 2025 bats conservation urbanization wildlife housing mitigation planning wiltshire biodiversity development Wiltshire Council has unveiled a new strategy designed to protect the bat populations in West Wiltshire from the pressures of urban expansion. The Trowbridge and Westbury Bat Mitigation Strategy, discussed at the council’s … Read More
Popular Seaside Hotspots Avoid Summer Disruption with Delayed Dredging Trial Sunday, July 13, 2025 dredging dorset sustainability tourism environment harbours coastal wid conservation maintenance Dorset Council has announced a postponement of a groundbreaking dredging trial and beach maintenance work at two of its most popular coastal destinations, Bridport (West Bay) and Lyme Regis. The delay aims to prevent … Read More
Somerset’s “Best Village” Faces an Uncertain Future Amid Housing Expansion Plans Sunday, July 13, 2025 saltford somerset housing greenbelt expansion community development conservation traffic bath Saltford, a charming village nestled between Bath and Bristol, is renowned for its green spaces, warm community spirit, and tranquil riverside walks. Home to just 4,000 residents, it offers a handful of essential amenities—a … Read More
Adorable Video Captures First Baby Beaver Born at Heal Somerset Thursday, July 10, 2025 beaver rewilding wildlife healsomerset ecology biodiversity conservation habitat river wetlands A charming new video marks a historic moment in Heal Somerset’s rewilding efforts—the first confirmed birth of a baby beaver, or kit, onsite. Captured on trail cameras earlier this week, this footage offers the first concrete … Read More