Bath Empowers Communities to Lead a Green Energy Revolution Friday, July 18, 2025 renewables community energy bath sustainability solar wind climate netzero greenenergy Bath and North East Somerset Council is inviting local communities to step forward and spearhead small-scale, community-owned renewable energy projects through its new “Energy in Your Community” initiative. This exciting … 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
Transport Campaigners Urge Developer to Deliver Vital ‘Missing Link’ in Wells Walking and Cycling Route Thursday, July 17, 2025 wells strawberryline cycling walking transport development somerset pathway planning sustainability Transport campaigners in Somerset have called on major developer Stonewater to incorporate a crucial segment of a walking and cycling route into their planned redevelopment of the Wells Rugby Club site on Charter Way. The … 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 Bin Collection Rule in Bath Could Cost Shops Over £3,000 Annually to Close at 5pm Wednesday, July 16, 2025 waste business bath council collections costs localgovernment shops sustainability policy Bath and North East Somerset Council plans to pilot a shift in the city centre’s business waste collection time from 5pm to 6pm starting this September. The Liberal Democrat administration argues this change will reduce early … Read More
Cycle-friendly Bath groups urged to act fast before free kit runs out Wednesday, July 16, 2025 cycling bath community sustainability transport charity infrastructure health wellbeing environment Small businesses and community groups across Bath and North East Somerset are being encouraged to act quickly to secure free bike stands, thanks to an expanding charity-led initiative aimed at enhancing cycling infrastructure … Read More