Over 50 Blue Badges Seized in Gloucestershire Amid Rising Fraud Prosecutions Thursday, January 15, 2026 bluebadges fraud gloucestershire mobility parking enforcement prosecution council accessibility misuse Gloucestershire County Council has confiscated more than 50 blue badges in the past three months as part of a concerted effort to combat fraudulent misuse. The blue badge scheme, which grants parking privileges to those with … 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
Bank Branch Closures Severing Lifeline Services Across South Gloucestershire Sunday, December 28, 2025 banking closures southgloucestershire postoffice bankinghubs council finance community accessibility services Across South Gloucestershire, the extensive closure of bank branches is cutting off vital services for many residents, sparking concern among Conservative councillors. Communities, from bustling suburbs to remote villages, … Read More
New Forum Car Park Unveiled with 398 City Centre Spaces Monday, December 22, 2025 parking carpark forum citycentre transport infrastructure accessibility urban parkinglot spaces The city centre’s latest addition, the Forum car park, is now open, offering 398 brand-new parking spaces to visitors and residents. The modern facility is designed to ease parking challenges and improve accessibility … Read More
Inside Look at the New Forum Car Park: 398 Additional Spaces in the City Centre Monday, December 22, 2025 forum carpark parking citycentre infrastructure vehicles transport commuters urban accessibility The city centre has welcomed a significant boost in parking capacity with the opening of the new Forum car park. Offering 398 new parking spaces, this state-of-the-art facility aims to ease congestion and provide convenient … Read More
Forest of Dean Council Enhances Fast-Track Home Adaptations for Rapidly Debilitating Conditions Tuesday, December 16, 2025 adaptations disability mnd council grants home healthcare policy accessibility support Forest of Dean District Council is stepping up its efforts to deliver fast-track home adaptations for individuals facing rapidly progressing and debilitating conditions like motor neurone disease (MND). Building on an already … Read More