Unique Off-Grid Home Plan by Canal Sparks Debate in Bath Sunday, October 26, 2025 offgrid sustainability architecture planning bath canal hempcrete renewable composting lowcarbon Plans to construct a distinctive off-grid home beside the Kennet & Avon Canal have sparked a divided response among councillors at the Bath and North East Somerset Council. Initially, planning officers recommended … Read More
'Unique' off-grid house plan by canal sparks debate in Bath Sunday, October 26, 2025 off-grid sustainability bathecology architecture hempcrete planning canal renewable community lowcarbon A proposal to build a distinctive off-grid home next to the Kennet & Avon Canal in Bath has sparked mixed reactions among Bath and North East Somerset Council members. Planning officers initially recommended refusal of … Read More
Ice Cream Van Tours Bath Area to Engage Public on Housing Plans for 27,000 New Homes Sunday, October 26, 2025 housing planning bath consultation development community affordable localplan infrastructure sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council has launched an innovative outreach initiative using a converted 1990 Mr Whippy-style ice cream van, now brightly painted in orange, to engage the public on a major consultation about … Read More
Ice Cream Van Tours Bath and North East Somerset to Explain Plans for 27,000 New Homes Sunday, October 26, 2025 housing development consultation bath northeastsomerset localplan homes community sustainability infrastructure Bath and North East Somerset Council has creatively transformed a 1990s Mr Whippy-style ice cream van into a mobile consultation hub, branded as the “van with a plan,” to engage residents on its ambitious local housing … Read More
Autumn in Somerset: Celebrating a Glorious County and Its Rich Traditions Sunday, October 26, 2025 autumn somerset apples cider orchards keats harvest wassailing sustainability ciderbrandy As autumn arrives in Somerset, it’s time to pull down the shutters, gather firewood, and prepare for the approaching winter. Yet, this season is also a moment to celebrate — particularly here, where centuries of rich apple … Read More
Autumn in Somerset: A Timeless Celebration of Harvest and Heritage Sunday, October 26, 2025 somerset autumn cider orchards harvest keats wassailing sustainability ciderbrandy tradition As autumn settles over Somerset, the county readies itself for the cozy months ahead—fires are lit, shutters drawn, and the last of the harvest gathered. But beyond preparation, this season offers a vibrant reason to … Read More