Tuesday 20 April 2021

Get Involved in the City Nature Challenge

Residents across Bath and North East Somerset are being urged to take part in this year's City Nature Challenge by recording all the nature and wildlife they can find over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend.

The annual global event, which takes place in 400 cities, is a chance for people to contribute to a worldwide study of trees, plants and wildlife to help shape conservation efforts and support scientific research and land management.

This year's challenge takes place between Friday 30 April and Monday 3 May.

Councillor Paul Crossley, cabinet member for Community Services said: "Accurate information of what wildlife is on the increase and what is in decline is an important tool in helping to tackle the ecological emergency.  Records for Bath and North East Somerset suggest some worrying trends with the numbers of some species falling sharply over the last twenty years.  Other species though, like the Marsh Fritillary butterfly, have recently been rediscovered so this type of citizen science research is an effective way for people to have a big impact on scientific knowledge. 

"Anyone can get involved and you don't need to be a wildlife expert; you can search your garden, street, local park, school grounds or carry our your observations as you stroll along footpaths in our wonderful countryside.  When you look, I'm sure you'll be amazed at what you find in your local area."

Last year, during the first lockdown, more than 8,500 observations were made across the 
region and this year it’s hoped residents will submit even more.

As well as contributing to scientific research those taking part can also reap personal benefits. 

 

Becky Reynolds, Director of Public Health for Bath and North East Somerset, said: “Being 

outdoors and recording wildlife helps you be active, learn something, take notice, connect with others and give – the five ways to wellbeing.”


You can join in the City Nature Challenge by downloading the iNaturalist app, taking a photo and recording what you see. The app will help you identify a species, so you don’t have to be an expert to take part. See it, snap it, share it – it’s that simple.

 

Matt Postles, Deputy Chief Executive of The Natural History Consortium, which is organising the event in Bristol and Bath said: “The brilliant thing about the City Nature Challenge is that you can take part anywhere, whether it’s your local park, favourite green space, in your garden or on your balcony.  

"And it’s something that everyone can get involved in – you don’t have to be an expert, just be out and about over the four days of the Challenge sharing what you see.  It’s an opportunity to contribute to a really important global study, as well as helping to support work taking place locally.  The more we know the more we can to do support the natural world and make sure it thrives and survives alongside urban development.

“Although there is an element of competition in the Challenge, with each city keen to win the accolade of recording the most observations, it’s also about collaboration, with everyone working together for a common aim – to map as much of the natural world as possible. We’re hoping to have a record number of people take part this year – sharing all they have learned about their local areas over the past year.” 

You can find out more about how to take part at: www.citynaturechallenge.org.uk

 

The Natural History Consortium and Bathscape, the National Lottery Heritage Fund supported project aimed at reconnecting people with the natural landscape surrounding Bath, will be providing activities and self-guided resources to help residents during the challenge. To find out more follow them on social media.

 

There is a free information / training session about City Nature Challenge on Friday 23 April, 3-4pm . To register visit :

https://www.bnhc.org.uk/festival-of-nature-type/city-nature-challenge/


Monday 19 April 2021

Weekly Planning Application - 19.04.2021

This week we have 2 planning applications for Twerton and Whiteway.

Ward: Twerton                                                     App Ref: 21/01641/FUL

Parish: N/A

Registered: 15th April 2021                               Expiry Date: 10th June 2021

Location: 33 St Michael's Road Whiteway Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1PZ

Grid Ref: (E)372352 - (N)164146                       LB Grade: N/A

Proposal: Erection of single storey side extension

Officer: Isabel Daone

Applicant: Mr Jose Macedo                              Agent: No Agent

                  33 St Michael's Road
                  Whiteway
                  Bath
                  Bath And North East Somerset
                  BA2 1PZ

To view the case click on the link here.

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Ward: Twerton                                                 App Ref: 21/01739/AR

Parish: N/A

Registered: 9th April 2021                             Expiry Date: 4th June 2021

Location: Twerton Villa Lower Bristol Road Westmoreland Bath Bath And North East Somerset

Grid Ref: (E)372886 - (N)164694                 LB Grade: N/A

Proposal: Installation of one metal and acrylic non-illuminated fascia sign (1200 x 865 mm) onto existing posts in the curtilage of Twerton Villa.

Officer: Christopher Masters

Applicant: Hidden Garden Day Nursery     Agent: PlanningSphere Ltd

                 Victoria Westwell                                    Coworking
                 Pows Orchard                                         The Guild
                 Midsomer Norton                                    High Street
                 BA3 2HY                                                 Bath
                                                                                 Bath And North East Somerset    
                                                                                 BA1 5EB

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Monday 12 April 2021

Weekly Planning Applications - 12.04.2021

This week we have two planning applications for Twerton and Whiteway.

Ward: Twerton                                                     App Ref: 21/01588/FUL

Parish: N/A

Registered: 31st March 2021                             Expiry Date: 26th May 2021

Location: Field Between City Farm And Cotswold View The Hollow Southdown Bath Bath And North East Somerset

Grid Ref: (E)372693 - (N)164082                     LB Grade: N/A

Proposal: Erection of 9 dwellings with associated access, parking, drainage, landscaping and ecological mitigation.

Officer: Chris Griggs-Trevarthen

Applicant: Freemantle Capital Partners             Agent: CSJ Planning Consultants
                   (Hollow) Ltd                                                 
                   C/o Agent                                                      1 Host Street
                   CSJ Planning Consultant                               Bristol
                   1 Host Street                                                  BS1 5BU
                   Bristol
                   BS1 5BU

To view the case click on the link here.

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Ward: Twerton                                                 App Ref: 21/01610/FUL

Parish: N/A

Registered: 1st April 2021                             Expiry Date: 27th May 2021

Location: 75 Blagdon Park Whiteway Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1PH

Grid Ref: (E)372128 - (N)163728                LB Grade: N/A

Proposal: Change of use from (C3) dwellinghouse to (C4) small house in multiple occupation incorporating provision of secure cycle storage (Part-retrospective).

Officer: Robert Warren

Applicant: Mr Daniel Maggs                       Agent: Lewis & Co Planning SE Ltd
                   Care Of Lewis & Co Planning
                   2 Port Hall Road                                     2 Port Hall Road
                   Brighton                                                  Brighton
                   BN1 5PD                                                 BN1 5PD

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Friday 9 April 2021

Blocked Drains

A large number of the drains across Twerton & Whiteway have been blocked for a number of years.




We are pleased to confirm that all the drains will be cleaned out this year. We have had a provisional date of June but will have more detailed information closer to the time.

We need to ensure that the team has access to as many drains as possible and would therefore ask residents to help by not parking over the drains on the dates when they are confirmed.

Wednesday 7 April 2021

Road Resurfacing - Whiteway

We are pleased to confirm we now have a date for the resurfacing of East Close, East Way, St Michael's Road and West Close in Whiteway.

This work is due to start on Monday 3rd May 2021 and is expected to last for approximately 1 week.  It will be completed in 2 phases:

Phase 1: - East Close, East Way, Whiteway, Bath

Diversion: Kelston View - Northway - Haycombe Drive - Vice Versa.


Phase 2: - St Michael's Road, West Close, Whiteway, Bath

Diversion: East Way - Kelston View - North Way - Vice Versa.


Notices will be put up ahead of the work to confirm parking/access arrangements.

Weekly Planning Applications - 06.04.2021

 This week we have one planning application for Twerton and Whiteway.

Ward: Twerton                                                 App Ref: 21/01355/FUL

Parish: N/A

Registered: 29th March 2021                         Expiry Date: 24th May 2021

Location: 35 Wedgwood Road Whiteway Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 1NT

Grid Ref: (E)372000 - (N)164226 LB Grade: N/A

Proposal: Change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to small house in multiple occupation (C4) incorporating a single-storey rear extension to replace a lean-to conservatory and provision of secure cycle storage.

Officer: Rebecca Robinson

Applicant: Henry Dorman                                  Agent: Lewis & Co Planning SE Ltd

Care Of Lewis & Co Planning                                       2 Port Hall Road

2 Port Hall Road                                                            Brighton

Brighton                                                                         BN1 5PD

BN1 5PD

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