Gloucestershire Greenlights 20mph Speed Limit Rollout in Supportive Communities Thursday, March 19, 2026 gloucestershire speedlimits roadsafety 20mph communities council transport traffic publichealth environment Gloucestershire County Council has officially approved plans to introduce 20mph speed limits across towns, villages, and certain rural roads where local communities support the change. The initiative, known as the Safer Roads … Read More
Gloucestershire Prepares for Flooding as Heavy Rain Forecasted Saturday, February 14, 2026 gloucestershire flooding rainfall weather warnings emergency safety flooddefenses communities preparedness Residents of Gloucestershire are being urged to prepare as meteorologists forecast significant rainfall over the coming days, increasing the risk of flooding in five key areas. Local authorities have issued warnings and are … Read More
Areas of Gloucestershire Braced for Flooding as More Rain Expected Saturday, February 14, 2026 gloucestershire flooding rain weather emergency alerts rivers safety precautions communities Residents in five areas of Gloucestershire are preparing for flooding as meteorologists warn of more heavy rainfall to come. Local authorities have issued flood alerts, urging communities to stay vigilant and take necessary … Read More
Bank Branch Closures Sever Lifeline Services for South Gloucestershire Communities Sunday, December 28, 2025 banking closures southgloucestershire postoffice cashaccess bankinghubs communities rural financialservices council The wave of bank branch closures sweeping across South Gloucestershire is cutting off essential services, impacting residents’ access to vital financial resources, Conservative councillors warn. From rural villages to … Read More
Six Villages to Receive New 30mph Speed Limits Targeting Speeding Drivers Thursday, October 30, 2025 speeding speedlimits villages road safety traffic driving enforcement accidents communities pedestrians Six villages are set to benefit from new 30 mph speed limits as part of an initiative to improve road safety and target speeding drivers. These changes aim to reduce accidents and create safer environments for residents and … Read More
Cotswold Leaders Warn New Housing Targets Threaten Local Communities Wednesday, October 29, 2025 cotswolds housing development localgovernment communities planning infrastructure rural government realistictargets Leaders in the Cotswolds have voiced strong concerns over the government’s new housing targets, describing them as “totally unrealistic” and warning they could severely impact the character and vitality of local … Read More