Vandalism Closes Public Toilets at Gloucester Bus Station Monday, April 13, 2026 vandalism gloucester busstation toilets repairs antisocial publicfacilities citycouncil infrastructure accessibility The public toilets at Gloucester bus station have been rendered unusable after a serious act of vandalism left doors, locks, and wash basins smashed. The damage was discovered last week by cleaning staff, leading to the … Read More
Stroud Lido’s Future Hangs in the Balance Ahead of Key Council Decisions Monday, April 13, 2026 stroud lido stratfordpark swimming council repairs investment wellness community accessibility The future of Stroud’s beloved open-air Stratford Park Lido is at a critical juncture as the council prepares to discuss essential repair and investment strategies. Due to significant health and safety concerns, the lido … Read More
£1 Child Bus Fares Extended Until 2029 to Save Families Millions Sunday, March 22, 2026 bus fare children transport westofengland savings publictransport accessibility affordability weca sport The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) has confirmed that the £1 child bus fare cap will remain in place until spring 2029, delivering continued financial relief for families across the region. This extension … Read More
Woman's Eight-Year Struggle to Access Her Front Door Ends with Compensation Saturday, February 21, 2026 disability accessibility disabledfacilitiesgrant adaptations homeimprovements discrimination advocacy housing o mbudsman compensation Amie Greenfaery, 45, from the Cotswolds, relocated to a new home in 2017 to be closer to her husband’s workplace. Despite being assessed with an urgent gold-band medical housing need due to her disability, her journey to … Read More
Woman Endures Eight-Year Struggle to Access Her Own Front Door Saturday, February 21, 2026 disability accessibility housing grant adaptations council wheelchair advocacy compensation exclusion Amie Greenfaery, 45, from the Cotswolds, embarked on what should have been a straightforward move closer to her husband’s workplace in 2017. However, what promised to be a simple process of adapting her new home for … Read More
More Than 50 Blue Badges Confiscated in Gloucestershire Amid Rising Fraud Prosecutions Thursday, January 15, 2026 gloucestershire bluebadge fraud disability parking enforcement prosecution accessibility council misuse Over the past three months, Gloucestershire County Council has confiscated more than 50 blue badges amid a crackdown on fraudulent misuse. These badges, issued to individuals with severe mobility issues, grant parking … Read More