Gloucestershire Village Greenlit for 24-Home Development Despite Flooding Concerns Thursday, March 12, 2026 dymock housing affordable planning flooding environment canal gloucestershire development community Plans to build 24 homes in the Gloucestershire village of Dymock have received approval from the Forest of Dean District Council, despite concerns raised about potential flooding and environmental impacts. The proposed … Read More
Calls Intensify for Long-Term Solution to Gloucester Docks’ Silt Navigation Crisis Wednesday, March 11, 2026 gloucester docks silt navigation dredging canal conservation waterways bristolwater infrastructure Gloucester Docks face a critical challenge as an unprecedented silt buildup severely disrupts navigation and local waterfront businesses. In 2025 alone, approximately 50,000 cubic metres of silt accumulated—ten times the … Read More
Gang Threatens Couple with Swiss Army Knife on Gloucester Canal Path Monday, March 9, 2026 robbery gloucester canal bmx assault swissarmyknife police quedgeley theft balaclava A man and a woman were threatened at knifepoint during an attempted robbery on a canal path in Gloucester. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm on Saturday, March 7, between Wharfdale Way and The Causeway in Quedgeley. Four … Read More
Gloucester Docks Plans Missing Piece of Regeneration with Six-Storey Block of 141 Flats Tuesday, February 3, 2026 gloucester docks regeneration housing development heritage architecture flats westquay canal Gloucester Docks is set to welcome a significant new addition to its regeneration efforts with plans for a six-storey building housing 141 flats. The Canal and River Trust, in collaboration with development firm Bloc, has … Read More
£6.4 Million National Lottery Grant to Restore Stroudwater Canal Under M5 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 stroudwater canal restoration nationallottery heritage conservation wildlife community tourism volunteers The historic Stroudwater Canal is set for a major revival after receiving a generous £6.46 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This funding will help restore critical sections of the canal, focusing on the … Read More
Gloucestershire Considers Upgrades to Bridleways Near Canal Thursday, October 9, 2025 gloucestershire bridleways whitminster canal shirehall pathways upgrades outdoor access community This week, Shire Hall held discussions on potential upgrades to bridleways located near the canal in Gloucestershire, specifically around the Whitminster area. Local authorities are exploring ways to enhance these pathways to … Read More