Issue details

Bath River Line (WL)

The Bath River Line is a strategic green infrastructure project which will create a linear park through the heart of the city, connecting communities through a level, fully accessible travel route whilst protecting and enhancing the natural environment.  A FBC for Phase I has been submitted to WECA.  We are requesting that the decision to accept the WECA funding be made by a single member once the funding award offered.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant Financial Impact and Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/04/2022

Decision due: Not before 14th May 2022 by Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Resources

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Resources

Lead director: Director of Sustainable Communities

Contact: Mark Minkley, Team Leader - Environment, Planning Services - Planning Operations Email: mark_minkley@bathnes.gov.uk.

Consultation process

An in-depth community engagement was
undertaken to inform the design development A
multi-method approach was used which included a
consultation website, virtual focus groups, targeted
interviews with key users (including vulnerable
groups and a representative from the West of
England Centre for Inclusive Living (WECIL)), an
interactive webinar and online surveys

Consultees

Key project partners include the Canal & Rivers
Trust, Wessex Water, Environment Agency,
National Trust and Bath Spa University
Consultees include Walk Ride Bath, WECIL, Bath
Preservation Trust, representative from Historic
England.

EFP Reference: E3355

Decisions

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