Welcome to Radstock Action Group
Radstock is the historic centre of the former North Somerset Coalfield. Its unique wildlife habitats, its acclaimed town centre, now a conservation area, its industrial heritage and its chances of a renewed rail-link are now under severe threat. [ read more ]
Upcoming RAG Meetings
All business meetings are on Wednesdays at 7.45pm in Radstock Methodist Church - everyone welcome. Please check this website for any changes.
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Next RAG Meeting: Renewable Energy and Radstock - 22nd July 2010
We are delighted that the speaker at our next meeting will be Kathy Tate, Community Sustainability Officer for Bath and North East Somerset.
Kathy will outline developments she has been involved in since taking up her post earlier this year and discuss how we can advance the possible development of Radstock as a renewable energy town. We have already met with her on a couple of previous occasions and now need to get down to practicalities. She will be updating us on progress in other places.
Details as follows:
Date: Wednesday 28 July
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Radstock Methodist Church (side entrance from The Street)
Topic: The future for sustainable Radstock, renewables and transition town developments
Speaker: Kathy Tate, Community Sustainability Officer for Bath and North East Somerset
Amanda Leon, Secretary, Radstock Action Group
Press Release: Case against B&NES Withdrawn - 18th July 2010
Deborah Porter has withdrawn her appeal against the decision not to allow a Judicial Review of the two B&NES decisions (at outline and reserved matters stages) to allow development on Radstock Railway Land.
She appealed the decision on the advice of her solicitors. Even though the barrister's view is that there is an arguable case, she has withdrawn because of difficulties is securing legal aid funding. Clearly it is not possible to proceed without such financial assistance. Costs incurred to date are in excess of £5,000.
Somer Valley Friends of the Earth is donating the remaining £200 of a grant obtained to help save the railway land's biological and community value and Radstock Action Group will raise funds to help cover the costs. Anyone who can help with fund-raising or would like to make a donation towards the legal costs can contact Deborah or Radstock Action Group, who will be pleased to hear from you.
Contact details: Deborah Porter on 01761 435563 or at Deborahwhitelands AT googlemail DOT com
Press release issued jointly by Deborah Porter and Amanda Leon on behalf of Radstock Action Group
Press Release: Election Candidates to Have Their Say - 18th July 2010
On Wednesday 21 July at 8pm, the four candidates running in the by-election for a a BANES Councillor for Radstock, will attend a public meeting organised by Radstock Action Group.
This is your chance to get to know the candidates and their views, hopes and plans for Radstock. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and make your views known to them. The are: Simon Allen (Lib Dem), Deirdre Horstmann (Conservative), Lesley Mansell (Labour) and Keith Pate (Independent).
Whether you think you've made up your mind who to vote for, or you still want to hear more, come to hear what promises to be a lively debate. This is a chance to get your concerns known to all the candidates. Don't miss it.
Date: Wednesday 21 July
Time: 8pm - 9.15pm
Venue: Radstock Methodist Church - The Street entrance
EVERYONE WELCOME
Press Release issued by Amanda Leon (Secretary) on behalf of Radstock Action Group
Communication to Varian Tye, BANES Senior Conservation Officer, reagrding the proposed demolition of key historic features of Radstock Railway - 14th July 2010
Click here to download this document (55Kb pdf)
Amanda Leon (on behalf of Radstock Action Group)
Press Release: Radstock by-election candidates public meeting - 11th July 2010
Organised by Radstock Action Group - EVERYONE WELCOME
Radstock Action Group has invited all the candidates running in the by-election of a new BANES Councillor for Radstock, to a public meeting. Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday 21st July
Time: 8pm to 9.15pm
Venue: Radstock Methodist Church Hall
Each candidate has been asked to introduce themselves and their plans and proposals. There will be ample opportunity for questions and comments from the floor.
We're looking forward to a lively debate and a chance for everyone to get to know the candidates.
Press release issued on 11 July 2010 by Amanda Leon (Secretary)
On behalf of Radstock Action Group
If you wish to financially support the work of the Group, please send a cheque, made payable to RADSTOCK ACTION GROUP, to The Treasurer, RAG, The Gables, Whitecross, Hallatrow, Bristol BS39 6ER. (If you would like to receive a receipt, please include your name and address.)
