‘Ironic’ Precedent Set with 131 Promenade Now Cited by Cheltenham Trust for Pittville Pump Room Cafe Bid Wednesday, June 4, 2025 cheltenham heritage planning conservation pittville trust cafe regency permaculture architecture An “ironic” precedent established by Cheltenham planners approving a pergola outside 131 The Promenade is now being invoked to justify a new development adjacent to one of the town’s most iconic landmarks. The Cheltenham … Read More
Billionaire Chris Rokos Faces Backlash Over 40-Acre Solar Farm Proposal at Historic Wiltshire Estate Wednesday, June 4, 2025 solar heritage tottenhamhouse renewable wiltshire landscape planning conservation estate controversy A heated dispute has emerged over billionaire hedge fund founder Chris Rokos’s plan to install a 40-acre solar farm on his vast Savernake Estate in Marlborough, Wiltshire. Rokos is currently renovating the grand Tottenham … Read More
Local Community Secures Future of Village Pub in Wiltshire Tuesday, June 3, 2025 wiltshire marstonmeysey pub community assetprotection localism heritage socialwellbeing rural conservation In the small village of Marston Meysey near Cricklade, Wiltshire, locals have successfully secured a protection order for their beloved pub, The Old Spotted Cow. Serving the community since 1820, this historic pub is one of … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Reflective Metal Coffee Trailer Proposed Near Cheltenham's Historic Pittville Pump Rooms Saturday, May 31, 2025 cheltenham pittville cafe heritage planning architecture historicengland preservation conservation development Plans to install a shiny metal café trailer adjacent to Cheltenham’s iconic Pittville Pump Rooms have sparked controversy. The Cheltenham Trust has submitted a proposal seeking permission from borough planners to convert the … Read More
Children Get Their Hands Dirty in Garden Project with Bewley Homes at Ashton Keynes Primary Friday, May 30, 2025 gardening education community environment children wildflowers bewley sustainability school conservation Young learners at Ashton Keynes Primary School embraced the outdoors through an exciting gardening project, made possible by a partnership with local housebuilder Bewley Homes. Reception students eagerly participated in … Read More
The Repair Shop’s Dominic Chinea Welcomes New Expert Amid Challenging Restoration Wednesday, May 21, 2025 restoration heritage masonry plaster artwork repair museum conservation wwii scotland The latest series of BBC’s The Repair Shop on the Road premiered Wednesday night, showcasing a team of skilled experts traveling across the UK to restore cherished items. In this episode, Dominic Chinea journeyed to … Read More