Gloucestershire Airport’s Annual Operating Loss Doubles to £2.7m Amid Failed Sale Wednesday, April 1, 2026 gloucestershire airport losses sale council staverton horizon finance aviation development Gloucestershire Airport is now costing local taxpayers approximately £2.7 million annually, nearly double the previous £1.4 million loss reported when the airport was first put up for sale. Cheltenham Borough Council and … Read More
Gloucestershire Airport's Annual Operating Loss Doubles to £2.7m Amid Sale Breakdown, Council Chiefs Say 'No One to Blame' Wednesday, April 1, 2026 gloucestershire aviation airport staverton sale losses council finance horizon investment Gloucestershire Airport is now costing local taxpayers an estimated £2.7 million annually, more than double the previous loss of £1.4 million, following the collapse of a major sale deal, council leaders revealed. The … Read More
Police Address Concerns Over Plane Spotters Causing Disruption Near RAF Fairford Wednesday, March 25, 2026 raffairford planespotting marstonmeysey wiltshirepolice gloucestershire nationalsecurity aviation communitysafety lawenforcement trafficdisruption The small village of Marston Meysey, located on the Gloucestershire/Wiltshire border near RAF Fairford, has recently experienced an influx of plane spotters eager to view American bomber jets stationed at the airbase. This … Read More
Gloucestershire Airport: Residents Demand Say in Staverton Site’s Future Through Citizens' Assembly Tuesday, March 24, 2026 gloucestershire airport staverton citizensassembly community greenparty councillors ownership aviation localresidents Calls are growing for local residents to have greater influence over the future of Gloucestershire Airport at Staverton, with Green Party councillors urging the establishment of a citizens' assembly to guide its next chapter. … Read More
Police Urged to Address Traffic Chaos in Cotswolds Village Near RAF Fairford Tuesday, March 24, 2026 raf fairford marstonmeysey planespotting traffic parking policing wiltshire aviation community Residents of Marston Meysey, a quiet village bordering RAF Fairford, have called for urgent police intervention amid escalating traffic chaos caused by plane spotters flocking to the area. The village, home to around 200 … Read More
Gloucestershire Airport Sale Collapse Spurs Councils to Prioritize Business Support and Financial Stability Saturday, March 21, 2026 gloucestershire airport councils aviation sale finance businesses economy governance accountability Councils in Gloucestershire are facing mounting scrutiny following the failed sale of Gloucestershire Airport, as they shift focus to supporting the airport’s businesses and addressing ongoing financial challenges. Last week, … Read More