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Somer Valley Rediscovered

The Somer Valley lies to the south of Bath and is within Bath & North East Somerset. It encompasses the Cam and Wellow river catchments and is characterised by steep valleys, farmland, and hedgerows. It includes the main settlements of Radstock, Midsomer Norton and Westfield, the villages of Paulton and Peasedown St John, and a number of smaller villages. The area has been shaped by the former coal mining industry that includes a network of disused railway lines, some of which are now cycle-paths. The stunning landscapes, heritage interest and excellent network of footpaths and cycleways making this a wonderful place to live and visit.  

Somer Valley Rediscovered Partnership was established in 2023 with this vision;
Somer Valley is recognised for its biodiversity and climate resilience with a thriving community in good mental and physical health due to a strong connection to nature.

The Somer Valley Rediscovered Partnership objectives are to:
  • Improve access and people’s connection to nature, supporting and enabling positive local action and improving health and wellbeing
  • Deliver initiatives that increase resilience to climate change, particularly within the Cam and Wellow catchment that enable communities and nature to thrive
  • Restore and enhance ecological, terrestrial and aquatic ecological networks to increase biodiversity and provide social and economic benefits
  • Improve land management to protect and enhance landscape character including habitats and historic features and sites
  • Promote exploration of the Somer Valley by walking and cycling and as a visitor destination for its landscape and natural and historic heritage

Who We Are

Current Projects in the Somer Valley

Greenspaces

Delivering the Greenspaces project in Radstock, Westfield and Midsomer Norton.

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The Active Way

We are working closely with The Active Way project.

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Nextdoor Nature

We are also working closely with the Avon Wildlife Trust’s Next Door Nature project in the Somer Valley.

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Somer Valley Rediscovered Partnership

The Partnership exists to provide a network for partners to continue to develop and deliver a programme of projects that deliver the vision and objectives.

Membership is those who represent natural environment, and community interests in the Somer Valley. It includes those with responsibility for management, others with interest and/or delivery of land and water management, community representatives and relevant partners from the public health and associated academic/research projects.

The Partnership will:

  • Provide updates on projects in the SVR Project Programme
  • Align programmes and priorities
  • Secure funding and deliver effective use of funding
  • Share learning and good practice
  • Share expertise and contacts to maintain and develop working relationships
  • Maximise impact and minimise duplication
  • Share evidence and undertake research
  • Share reporting to demonstrate collective impact

Members:

B&NES Council – Somer Valley Rediscovered Team
B&NES Council – Public Health Team/Strategic Transport
B&NES Council – Regeneration Team
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
Avon Wildlife Trust
Bristol Avon Catchment Partnership
Wessex Water
Natural England
University of Bath
Bath Spa University
Bath College
West of England Nature Partnership
Environment Agency

Our Members

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Natural England
Bath & Nother East Somerset Council - Imporving People's Lives
Bristol Avon Catchment Partnership
Wessex Water YTL Group
3SG B&NES 3rd Sector Group
University Of Bath
Avon Wildlife Trust
BART
Bath College
Bath Spa University
Environment Agency
Somer Valley Rediscovered Greenspaces: User Feedback Form
At B&NES council we’ve received funding from WECA to make various improvements to five greenspaces in the Somer Valley area. We want to understand the difference we’ve made to both the biodiversity of the sites and the benefits of these improvements for site users, so we can continue to improve these areas for the local community. Responses are anonymous and will be analysed independently by ERS Ltd., a local research company.

Which greenspace have you visited?*

Which greenspace have you visited?*

Please select one, you may repeat the survey for different sites.

Please select your area of residence from the list below?*

Please select your area of residence from the list below?*

On average, how often do you visit here? *

On average, how often do you visit here? *

How has your use of the greenspace changed over the past 2 years (since 2022)?*

How has your use of the greenspace changed over the past 2 years (since 2022)?*

Do you think you will visit again?*

Do you think you will visit again?*

Briefly explain the reason for your response.

Briefly explain the reason for your response.

(Optional)

What is your most common reason for visiting the greenspace? *

What is your most common reason for visiting the greenspace? *

How easy have you found it to access and move around the greenspace?*

How easy have you found it to access and move around the greenspace?*

Briefly explain the reason for your response.

Briefly explain the reason for your response.

(Optional)

How safe and welcome do you feel here?*

How safe and welcome do you feel here?*

Briefly explain the reason for your response.

Briefly explain the reason for your response.

(Optional)

How would you rate the quality of the seating at the greenspace you visit?*

How would you rate the quality of the seating at the greenspace you visit?*

1 being very poor and 10 being very good.

Min 1
5
Max 10

How would you rate the quality of the paths at the greenspace you visit?*

How would you rate the quality of the paths at the greenspace you visit?*

1 being very poor and 10 being very good.

Min 1
5
Max 10

How would you rate the quality of the entrances at the greenspace you visit?*

How would you rate the quality of the entrances at the greenspace you visit?*

1 being very poor and 10 being very good.

Min 1
5
Max 10

How would you rate the quality of the information boards at the greenspace you visit?*

How would you rate the quality of the information boards at the greenspace you visit?*

1 being very poor and 10 being very good.

Min 1
5
Max 10

How does this greenspace most benefit you?*

How does this greenspace most benefit you?*

One a scale of 1 to 5, how important is this greenspace to you?*

One a scale of 1 to 5, how important is this greenspace to you?*

Briefly explain the reason for your response.

Briefly explain the reason for your response.

(Optional)

Please give any other comments you have about this greenspace.

Please give any other comments you have about this greenspace.

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Thank you for taking part, we value your feedback very much.
To find out more about the work of the Somer Valley Rediscovered project:

visit our website: https://somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk/greenspaces/

email us: somervalleyrediscovered@bathnes.gov.uk

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