Bath's river campaigners have been keeping up their high profile.
Members of the city's River Regeneration Trust were at the Bath City Conference talking to people about utilising the River Avon for residents and tourists.
The group wants to bring back a river-based, sustainable way of life in the city.
B&NES Council river champion Councillor Dave Laming (Ind, Lambridge) said: "At last our river has again been recognised as a driving force for the social and economic regeneration not only of the city, but also the surrounding towns and villages.
"We must now ensure it becomes a safer environment, work to minimise the flood risk, safeguard its ecology, connect it to our communities for leisure and sport, use it as a source of energy and transport, but most importantly, that it will be a catalyst for job creation."
The River Regeneration Trust now advises the council's strategic river group and will push ahead with plans for a public river hub near Pulteney Weir.
Chairman Geoff Dunford added: "We plan to transform this great waterway asset into a more accessible, enjoyable and productive amenity for communities on, by and local to the river."
More information on the trust can be found by visiting its website at www.theriverregeneration trust.co.uk.
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