Brabazon and the West Innovation Arc: A Bold New Town with 40,000 Homes Planned Monday, March 23, 2026 housing newtowns brabazon southgloucestershire construction affordablehousing keirstarmer labour planning infrastructure The UK government has unveiled an ambitious plan to build seven new towns across the country, including a major development in South Gloucestershire named Brabazon and the West Innovation Arc, which will feature up to 40,000 … Read More
Work Begins on New Affordable Housing Development in Stroud Wednesday, March 18, 2026 stroud affordablehousing housingdevelopment sustainability energyefficiency cashesgreen construction spellermetcalfe community housingcommittee Construction has commenced on a new affordable housing project located on an underused plot in the Cashes Green area of Stroud. The development will feature seven homes: five two-storey houses and two flats on Queen’s … Read More
Cotswold Councillor Criticized for 'Poor People' Remark on Affordable Housing Wednesday, March 4, 2026 affordablehousing socialhousing cotswold councillor controversy publicapology language community politics housingrights A recent remark by a Cotswold councillor referring to affordable housing as being for “poor people” has sparked widespread criticism and demands for a public apology. The comments were made by Liberal Democrat … Read More
Plans for 140 New Homes in Coleford Approved Despite Wildlife Concerns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 coleford freemanhomes housingdevelopment forestofdean affordablehousing wildlife planningpermission floodrisk communityconcerns urbanplanning Plans to build 140 new homes on more than 18 acres at Poolway Farm, off Gloucester Road in Coleford, Gloucestershire, have been approved by the Forest of Dean District Council despite concerns raised by local residents. The … Read More
Plans for 140 Homes Advance in Gloucestershire Market Town Wednesday, January 14, 2026 housing development gloucestershire coleford affordablehousing planning council construction realestate community Plans to build 140 new homes on over 18 acres at Poolway Farm, off Gloucester Road in the Gloucestershire market town of Coleford, are set to be reconsidered by the Forest of Dean District Council next week. Freeman Homes … Read More
Approval Granted for 58-Home Development on Former Cheltenham School Playing Field Monday, December 22, 2025 cheltenham housing development planning pittville newland sustainability biodiversity council affordablehousing Plans to build 58 homes on the former playing field of Pittville School in Cheltenham have been approved by the Borough Council’s planning committee. The roughly five-acre site off Albert Road received unanimous consent … Read More