Ambitious Initiative Launches to Make Gloucestershire a Hub of Outstanding Literacy Sunday, March 22, 2026 literacy reading gloucestershire children education community books families libraries schools An exciting new initiative seeks to transform Gloucestershire into a beacon of literacy excellence. Four key organisations—Read With Me, Read for Good, Cheltenham Festivals, and Gloucestershire County Council—have united to … Read More
RAF Fairford Plane Spotters Overwhelm Village, Using Fields as Toilets Friday, March 20, 2026 raf fairford plane-spotters military bombers iran conflict village community disruption The quiet village near RAF Fairford has been inundated with plane spotters as the military base becomes a focal point for American bombers involved in the escalating conflict with Iran. This surge in visitors has led to … Read More
Gloucestershire Town of Stroud Named Among UK’s Best Places to Live in 2026 Friday, March 20, 2026 stroud gloucestershire cotswolds community housing farmersmarket countryside realestate southwest lifestyle The Sunday Times has released its much-anticipated Best Places to Live guide for 2026, highlighting the UK’s most desirable locations. Among these, Stroud, a charming town nestled in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, has been … Read More
Gloucester Implements New Policy to Address Nuisance Caused by Rough Sleeping Friday, March 20, 2026 gloucester homelessness roughsleeping antisocial publicsafety councilpolicy outreach welfare supportservices community Gloucester City Council has introduced a new policy aimed at addressing the challenges posed by unruly rough sleepers causing public disturbances. This move comes in response to recent incidents, including complaints about … Read More
Gloucestershire Approves Rollout of 20mph Speed Limits in Supported Communities Thursday, March 19, 2026 gloucestershire speedlimit roadsafety community traffic council transportation publichealth environment localgovernment sport Gloucestershire County Council has officially approved the introduction of 20mph speed limits across selected towns and villages in the county. The initiative, spearheaded by the council’s Liberal Democrat leadership, is part … Read More
Work Begins on New Affordable Housing Development in Stroud Wednesday, March 18, 2026 stroud affordablehousing housingdevelopment sustainability energyefficiency cashesgreen construction spellermetcalfe community housingcommittee Construction has commenced on a new affordable housing project located on an underused plot in the Cashes Green area of Stroud. The development will feature seven homes: five two-storey houses and two flats on Queen’s … Read More