Gloucester Council Faces Criticism Over Potential Sale of Key Assets Amid Financial Crisis Friday, December 5, 2025 gloucester council bankruptcy bailout assets property overspend finances community budget Gloucester City Council is grappling with significant financial challenges, prompting concerns that it may be forced to sell valuable assets — its so-called “family silver” — to avert bankruptcy. Later this month, council … Read More
£1.8m Revamp Launches to Upgrade 57 Flats at Nouncells Cross Housing Block Thursday, December 4, 2025 refurbishment housing stroud energy-efficiency council flats upgrade community sustainability renovation A significant refurbishment project is underway at Nouncells Cross, Stroud’s largest housing block, as Stroud District Council invests £1.8 million to modernize 57 flats and 14 additional properties on Bisley Old Road. … Read More
Villagers Celebrate Rejection of Solar Farm Bid Amid Concerns Over Severn Vale Development Thursday, December 4, 2025 severnvale solarfarm renewableenergy planning environment biodiversity heritage community development farming The rejection of a proposed solar farm in the Severn Vale by Stroud District Council sparked applause from villagers who fear the area is being treated as a development “dumping ground.” PACE Tribute Energy Ltd had planned a … Read More
Villagers Celebrate Rejection of Solar Farm Amid Concerns Over Severn Vale Development Thursday, December 4, 2025 solar severnvale development renewableenergy planning conservation floodplain biodiversity community gloucester A proposed 49.5-megawatt solar farm in Severn Vale has been rejected by Stroud District Council, sparking celebrations among local residents who feared the area was becoming a development “dumping ground.” The project, … Read More
Housing Block Undergoes £1.8m Upgrade with Major Improvements for 57 Flats Thursday, December 4, 2025 housing refurbishment stroud flats energy security council regeneration sustainability community A major refurbishment is underway at Nouncells Cross, the largest housing block in Stroud, Gloucestershire, with a £1.8 million investment from Stroud District Council aimed at upgrading 57 flats. Alongside these … Read More
Missing Cheltenham Woman with Tattoos and Piercings Found Safe Wednesday, December 3, 2025 cheltenham missing found tattoos piercings emma safety recovery community police Emma, the woman who went missing in Cheltenham, has been found safe and well. She is easily recognizable by her distinctive tattoos and piercings. Authorities and the community expressed relief upon her safe return.