Villagers Condemn Council’s ‘Insulting’ Nature Strategy Amid Plans for 3,500-Home Development Sunday, June 7, 2026 gloucestershire nature climate development sustainability housing environment glynchbrook council campaigners Residents of Gloucestershire are voicing strong opposition to the Forest of Dean District Council’s recent Nature and Climate Emergency Strategy 2026–2040, unveiled alongside plans for a large new town near the Malvern Hills. … Read More
Gloucestershire Topped for Fox Hunting Incidents Despite Ban, Say Campaigners Wednesday, May 6, 2026 foxhunting gloucestershire animalwelfare campaigners trailhunting leagueagainstcruelsports hunts huntingban westcountry ruralcrime sport Despite the ban on fox hunting, Gloucestershire has been identified by animal welfare campaigners as the county with the highest number of fox hunting incidents in England and Wales. Data from the League Against Cruel Sports … Read More
Anger Erupts Over 'Grubby' Cheltenham Town Centre as Council Assures £350k Resurfacing Work Is Safe and Sound Monday, October 20, 2025 cheltenham resurfacing council safety campaigners towncentre infrastructure defects publicopinion maintenance Cheltenham’s town centre has come under fire from local campaigners who describe the newly resurfaced areas as “grubby” and unwelcoming. Despite an investment of £350,000 in the resurfacing project, critics argue … Read More
‘Abysmal’ State of Cheltenham High Street Spurs Demand for Prompt Fixes Following £350k Revamp Thursday, October 9, 2025 cheltenham highstreet thestrand revamp campaigners towncentre urbandecay maintenance localeconomy publicaction Cheltenham’s High Street, specifically The Strand, has come under intense criticism after a recent £350,000 refurbishment failed to deliver lasting improvements. Local campaigners describe the current state of the area as … Read More