Green/sustainable business

Bath’s future as a thriving business location to go under the spotlight at conference

September 15, 2023
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Bath’s future as a thriving business location to go under the spotlight at conference

Bath Business Conference returns later this month after last year’s success, with organisers Bath BID expanding it into a day-long event with inspiring workshops and networking opportunities. 2022’s conference was attended by nearly 200 local businesses, who came together to raise pressing issues facing their operations. Taking place on 29 September at the Apex...

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Live webinar: How to finance solar PV

September 14, 2023
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Live webinar: How to finance solar PV

What are the commercial finance options for solar PV and is it worth the investment? Join an independent panel of experts at this live webinar on Tuesday 3 October and get all your questions answered.  Solar PV is leapfrogging ahead of other energy sources across Europe and taking an ever-increasing share of energy generation...

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Power firm staff channel their energy into helping create wildlife corridor alongside restored canal

September 12, 2023
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Power firm staff channel their energy into helping create wildlife corridor alongside restored canal

Volunteers from 100% renewable energy firm Good Energy swapped the office for the outdoors to help with a canal restoration scheme, including creating a new woodland and wildflower meadow. The staff from the Chippenham-headquartered firm got stuck in on a section of the Wilts & Berks Canal near the town to support the ongoing...

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Bath Spa University’s strength in social enterprise sector puts it in the running for two coveted awards

September 7, 2023
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Bath Spa University’s strength in social enterprise sector puts it in the running for two coveted awards

Working on community-based initiatives such as skills bootcamps and a young people’s support project has earned Bath Spa University two nominations in a prestigious national social enterprise awards scheme. The university beat more than 400 entries to make the shortlists in the UK Social Enterprise of the Year and Community-Based Social Enterprise categories of...

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Five-year extension for innovative community renewable energy agreement

September 7, 2023
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Five-year extension for innovative community renewable energy agreement

A pioneering cooperation agreement between Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES) and a community-owned renewable energy organisation in the city has been extended for a further five years. The longer link-up between Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE) and the council will enable them to continue working together to identify local energy projects...

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Emission-based parking charges to be introduced in Bath next week in latest move to improve air quality

September 1, 2023
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Emission-based parking charges to be introduced in Bath next week in latest move to improve air quality

Bath is to become one of the first cities outside London to introduce car parking charges based on a vehicles’ emissions. The move, which takes effect from next Friday, September 8, in the eight car parks owned by Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES), is the latest in the city aimed at improving...

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Ambitious-but-responsible growth plans for award-winning bee-friendly organic farm business

September 1, 2023
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Ambitious-but-responsible growth plans for award-winning bee-friendly organic farm business

Bath organic farm and veg box provider Middle Ground Growers, fresh from being hailed as one of the West of England’s best bee-friendly businesses, has unveiled plans to create more wildflowers, wetlands and pollinator trails. Middle Ground Growers won a Bee Bold Award in June in recognition of its “regenerative pollinator-friendly” farming model, including...

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‘Grandfather of modern skyscraper’ celebrated in Bath architects’ £28m transformation project

September 1, 2023
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‘Grandfather of modern skyscraper’ celebrated in Bath architects’ £28m transformation project

Bath architecture practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has completed the multi-million pound renovation of a building regarded as the forerunner of the modern skyscraper. The firm’s £28m repair and upgrade project at Flaxmill Maltings in Shrewsbury, pictured, has transformed the building into a low-carbon, mixed-use development, and a catalyst for economic regeneration of the area....

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From tech to politics and social justice to cycling: Diverse line-up of speakers announced for TEDxBath

August 31, 2023
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From tech to politics and social justice to cycling: Diverse line-up of speakers announced for TEDxBath

A former cabinet minister, a human rights activist and a psychotherapist are among the nine speakers lined up for this year’s TEDxBath.  Taking place on Saturday 14 October, the event will also include three live acts and engaging exhibitions under the theme of ‘Unlimited’. Organisers promise an “uplifting and energetic day packed with ideas worth sharing” for...

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Ready to make a splash. Iconic Cleveland Pools to welcome the public for first time in 39 years

August 25, 2023
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Ready to make a splash. Iconic Cleveland Pools to welcome the public for first time in 39 years

Cleveland Pools, Bath’s much-loved Georgian lido that was saved for future generations following a 20-year campaign, is to reopen to the public next month. To celebrate the milestone – and to mark Heritage Open Day – swimming will be free on the first day, Sunday 10 September. Spaces will need to be booked in advance....

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