Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean Becoming Commuter Dormitories Amid Bristolians’ Influx Saturday, April 4, 2026 forestofdean commuting housing infrastructure traffic development bristol planning transportation community sport Concerns are mounting that towns and villages in the Forest of Dean are increasingly becoming commuter dormitories. This shift has been driven by rising house prices and worsening traffic congestion, especially following the … Read More
MP Opposes Controversial Plan for Massive New Housing Developments on A417 and A40 Thursday, April 2, 2026 housing development forestofdean infrastructure localplan mpopposition gloucestershire community affordablehousing planning Forest of Dean MP Matt Bishop has firmly opposed proposed plans to build two new towns totaling over 5,500 homes in Gloucestershire. The developments, aimed at meeting a substantial housing target of 13,200 homes, would see … Read More
Forest of Dean MP Opposes Controversial Plans for Two New Towns with Over 10,000 Homes Thursday, April 2, 2026 housing development infrastructure forestofdean redmarley churcham localplan mpopposition community affordablehousing A significant housing proposal in Gloucestershire has sparked strong opposition from Forest of Dean MP Matt Bishop. The plan calls for two new towns, aiming to deliver a total of 13,200 homes over the next two decades. … Read More
'Bold and Bright' Colours of Gloucester City Venue Divide Opinions Tuesday, March 31, 2026 gloucester corolounge regeneration hospitality citycentre king'ssquare loungers colour community venue The transformation of the former Chambers pub in Gloucester’s King’s Square into Coro Lounge has sparked mixed reactions due to its bold and bright exterior colours. This new family-oriented café and bar is part of a wider … Read More
'Bold and Bright' Colours of City Centre Venue Divide Opinion Tuesday, March 31, 2026 gloucester corolounge kingsquare regeneration loungers citycouncil hospitality colorscheme localopinion community The transformation of a former Gloucester city centre pub into Coro Lounge has sparked mixed reactions from local councillors due to its bold and bright exterior colours. Located in King’s Square, the old Chambers pub is … Read More
Overwhelmed by Tourists: Bourton-on-the-Water Residents Struggle to Access Their Own Village Monday, March 30, 2026 bourton tourism overtourism community traffic parking cotswolds residents survey balance Bourton-on-the-Water, a picturesque village in the Cotswolds often called the “Venice of the Cotswolds,” is grappling with overtourism. Despite a resident population of around 4,000, the village attracts approximately 300,000 … Read More