Bath Boaters Resist Eviction from Beloved Riverside Moorings Tuesday, June 2, 2026 boaters moorings eviction riveravon bath community redevelopment flooding housing council Houseboat residents on a picturesque stretch of the River Avon near Bath’s iconic Pulteney Weir have been ordered to evacuate by September due to safety concerns, but they are pledging to fight the ban. Percy Walton, who has … Read More
Bath Boaters Challenge Eviction from Historic Riverside Moorings Tuesday, June 2, 2026 bath boaters riveravon moorings eviction community flooding safety riverside redevelopment A group of houseboat residents along a scenic stretch of the River Avon in Bath are determined to fight orders to vacate their moorings, citing community ties and safety concerns over the planned eviction. Percy Walton, who … Read More
Bath Boat Owners Defend Themselves Against 'Scruffy' Claims Amid Eviction from Pulteney Weir Saturday, May 30, 2026 pulteney weir bath boaters eviction mooring safety redevelopment rugby riveravon sport A heated dispute has arisen in Bath as boat owners moored near the historic Pulteney Weir face eviction notices from Bath & North East Somerset Council. The council has labeled the boats a “hazard,” citing … Read More
Houseboats Ordered to Vacate Scenic River Avon in Bath Amid Safety Concerns Tuesday, May 26, 2026 houseboats riveravon bath council safety flooding legalaction recreationground canalrivertrust hydroelectric Houseboats moored along a scenic section of the River Avon in Bath, opposite Parade Gardens and just downstream from Pulteney Weir, have been ordered to vacate by Bath and North East Somerset Council. This riverside location … Read More
Houseboats Ordered to Leave Scenic River Avon Stretch in Bath Tuesday, May 26, 2026 houseboats riveravon bath council moorage safety flooding relocation legalaction waterways Houseboats moored along a picturesque section of the River Avon in Bath have been ordered to leave by Bath and North East Somerset Council. The affected area lies opposite Parade Gardens, just downstream from Pulteney Weir—a … Read More
Heartbreak and Loss Inspire Poet Sophie Dumont’s Acclaimed Debut Collection Saturday, May 9, 2026 poetry grief loss riveravon organdonation debut nature water bath literature Sophie Dumont, a poet from Somerset who grew up in Bath, is gaining widespread acclaim following the publication of her debut poetry collection, Sculling. Her work has been praised by prestigious publications including The … Read More