Budget Cuts Raise Concerns Over Council’s Commitment to Climate Goals Ahead of 2030 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 climate sustainability budget netzero emissions council ecology environment funding gloucestershire Plans to reduce sustainability budgets by £200,000 have ignited debate over Gloucestershire County Council’s dedication to meeting its climate change commitments. The council, responsible for an annual carbon footprint … Read More
Budget Cuts Raise Concerns Over Council's Climate Commitment as 2030 Net Zero Target Looms Wednesday, January 14, 2026 climate netzero budgetcuts sustainability gloucestershire emissions environment council ecology renewables Plans to slash sustainability budgets by £200,000 have ignited debate over Gloucestershire County Council’s dedication to combating climate change. The council, which has a carbon footprint equivalent to 400 tonnes of CO2 … Read More
Countryfile’s Adam Henson Excited to Welcome Rare Suffolk Punch Foal in 2026 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 countryfile adamhenson suffolkpunch conservation farming cotswold endangered horse breeding climate Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has shared his excitement about an extraordinary new arrival expected at his 50-acre Cotswold Farm Park in May 2026. The rare and critically endangered Suffolk Punch mare, Lexy, is pregnant, … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Proposed 3,000-Home Town Near Gloucestershire's A417 amid Traffic and Sustainability Issues Monday, December 29, 2025 a417 glynchbrook housing forestofdean sustainability transport publictransport congestion urbanplanning climate sport The proposal to build a 3,000-home town near the A417 in Gloucestershire has sparked significant concerns about increased traffic congestion and limited public transport options. Forest of Dean District Council is exploring … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham Mayor Warns of Financial Crisis as Council Faces £564k Overspend Sunday, December 21, 2025 cheltenham overspend budget council finance cuts climate assets savings governance Cheltenham Borough Council is confronting a significant financial challenge, with a reported £564,000 overspend putting the authority’s budget under severe strain. While council leaders remain confident in their ability to … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham Mayor Warns Council Is 'Sliding Into Crisis' Amid £564k Budget Overspend Sunday, December 21, 2025 cheltenham overspend budget council finance crisis greenparty climate publictrust localgovernment Cheltenham Borough Council is facing mounting financial challenges, with a projected budget overspend of £564,000 sparking fears of a looming crisis. Although council leaders remain confident in managing these difficulties, … Read More