‘Luxury’ £166k Bat Houses at Gloucestershire’s M5 Junction Spark Debate Monday, March 30, 2026 bats conservation infrastructure gloucestershire m5 wildlife environment council roosts batspecies Concerns have been raised over the £166,000 cost of constructing two “luxury” bat houses near junction 10 of the M5 in Gloucestershire, part of a £372 million major road upgrade project. Gloucestershire County Council is … Read More
'Luxury' £166k Bat Houses at Gloucestershire M5 Junction Draw Criticism Monday, March 30, 2026 bats conservation gloucestershire infrastructure environment wildlife roadworks council funding protection Controversy has arisen over the £166,000 cost of constructing two “luxury” bat houses next to junction 10 of the M5 in Gloucestershire. These structures are part of a £372 million road upgrade project and are … Read More
Beckhams Seek Permission to Illuminate Controversial Pond and ‘Love Island’ Feature Monday, February 23, 2026 beckham cotswolds pond planning lighting wildlife bats landscape development environment David and Victoria Beckham have submitted fresh plans to install lighting around their distinctive “Love Island” pond in their Cotswold estate, taking care to protect local wildlife, particularly bats. The couple … Read More
Beckhams Seek Approval to Illuminate Controversial Cotswolds Pond Without Disturbing Bats Monday, February 23, 2026 beckham cotswolds pond planning wildlife bats lighting landscape development conservation David and Victoria Beckham have submitted new planning applications to enhance lighting around their kidney-shaped pond—dubbed ‘Love Island’—in their sprawling Cotswolds estate, while ensuring minimal impact on local … Read More
Councillors Raise Concerns Over Large Housing Development Impacting Badgers and Bats Tuesday, September 2, 2025 badgers bats southgloucestershire oldlandcommon planning development environment wildlife conservation housing Councillors from South Gloucestershire Council have voiced concerns about a proposed development of seven large houses in Oldland Common. The project, currently seeking planning permission, has raised alarms over potential … Read More
Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Planners Criticized for Prioritizing Wildlife Over Police Funding in 4,115-Home Development Near M5 Friday, June 6, 2025 cheltenham tewkesbury elmspark planning police development infrastructure bats section106 gloucestershire Cheltenham and Tewkesbury planners have faced sharp criticism for approving a large-scale housing development near the M5 without securing funding for local police services. Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner … Read More