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Concerns Grow Over Unchecked Planning Breaches in the Cotswolds Amid Backlog Crisis

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Worries are mounting that unauthorised developments could be slipping through the cracks in the Cotswolds, as the local council grapples with a significant backlog of planning enforcement cases. As of last month, Cotswold District Council was managing over 680 live enforcement cases, highlighting the scale of the challenge. The issue was brought to attention during the latest full council meeting when Conservative Councillor Tom Stowe (Campden and Vale) questioned whether current staffing levels were sufficient to provide an effective and timely enforcement service.


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“If you can’t wear the shirt with a bit of desire, you won’t be wearing it many more times” - Robbie Savage after Home Defeat to Boston United

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Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage has issued a stark warning after his team’s disheartening 3-2 home defeat to Boston United at The New Lawn. Savage lamented the team’s poor attitude and lack of desire on the pitch, … Read More