Liberal Democrats Capture St Marks’ and St Peter’s Seat in Gloucestershire By-Election Friday, May 8, 2026 gloucestershire cheltenham byelection liberaldemocrats reformuk localgovernment councillor politics election community Victoria Atherstone of the Liberal Democrats has secured a decisive victory in the St Marks’ and St Peter’s county council by-election in Cheltenham, capturing 44% of the vote. Atherstone received 1,607 votes, substantially … Read More
Cheltenham Lib Dems Secure Council Control, Rejecting Politics of Division Friday, May 8, 2026 cheltenham libdemocrats councilelections localgovernment reformuk greenparty goldenvalley politics turnout community The Liberal Democrats have successfully retained control of Cheltenham Borough Council, winning 17 of the 20 seats contested in the May 7 local elections. This strong performance underscores their continued influence in the … Read More
Calls to Save Churchdown Hill Amid Plans for Thousands of New Homes Friday, May 8, 2026 churchdown housing development conservation gloucestershire greenspaces community planning ecology sustainability Renewed efforts are underway to protect Churchdown Hill, a treasured Gloucestershire beauty spot, from development as local councils push forward with plans to build 43,000 homes over the next two decades. Councils in … Read More
Calls to Protect Churchdown Hill Amid Plans for Thousands of New Homes Friday, May 8, 2026 churchdownhill development housing conservation gloucestershire greenspace community sustainability tewkesbury planning Local residents and officials in Gloucestershire are raising urgent concerns over potential housing developments encroaching on Churchdown Hill, a beloved natural landscape known also as Chosen Hill. Councils across … Read More
Controversy Sparks as 54 Affordable Homes Approved in Quedgeley Amid Safety and Nuisance Concerns Thursday, May 7, 2026 quedgeley housing affordable development planning roadsafety sewage community council objections Plans by Bowsall Developments Limited and Platform Housing Limited to build 54 affordable homes at Lynton Fields, Naas Lane, Quedgeley, have been approved by Gloucester City Council despite strong opposition from local … Read More
Controversy Erupts Over Approval of 54 Affordable Homes in Quedgeley Thursday, May 7, 2026 quedgeley affordablehousing planning development roadsafety community gloucester housingcrisis objections sewage Plans to develop 54 affordable homes at Lynton Fields in Quedgeley have sparked strong opposition despite receiving approval from Gloucester City Council. Local residents raised serious apprehensions about road safety and the … Read More