Community Rally to Save Last Pub in Drybrook Amid Auction Threat Friday, March 13, 2026 drybrook pub forestofdean auction community heritage gloucestershire conservation development assetofcommunityvalue The last remaining pub in the Gloucestershire village of Drybrook, the Hearts of Oak, faces an uncertain future after being listed for auction with a guide price of £200,000. The pub, a staple of the community since 1838 and … Read More
Community Rallies to Save Last Pub in Drybrook, Gloucestershire Friday, March 13, 2026 drybrook heartsofoak forestofdean pub community assetofcommunityvalue conservation rural gloucestershire lease The last remaining pub in Drybrook, Gloucestershire, the Hearts of Oak, is under threat after being placed on the auction block with a guide price of £200,000. This beloved pub, a fixture in the village since 1838 and … Read More
Calls Intensify for Long-Term Solution to Gloucester Docks’ Silt Navigation Crisis Wednesday, March 11, 2026 gloucester docks silt navigation dredging canal conservation waterways bristolwater infrastructure Gloucester Docks face a critical challenge as an unprecedented silt buildup severely disrupts navigation and local waterfront businesses. In 2025 alone, approximately 50,000 cubic metres of silt accumulated—ten times the … Read More
Cotswold Beauty Spot to Benefit from Golf Club Redevelopment Tackling Parking Issues Friday, February 27, 2026 cotswold golf development parking community environment planning recreation conservation infrastructure sport The ongoing redevelopment at Cleeve Hill Golf Club promises to resolve a persistent parking eyesore at this cherished Cotswold beauty spot, according to developers. Cotswold Hub Ltd has received planning approval for a … Read More
Tewkesbury Council Considers Fines to Combat ‘Bin Blight’ with Supportive Approach Wednesday, February 25, 2026 tewkesbury bins conservation council enforcement pilot localgovernment recycling environment community Tewkesbury Borough Council is exploring a pilot scheme aimed at reducing the “bin blight” in the town’s conservation area by requiring residents to remove their bins from the streets once emptied. The council emphasizes that … Read More
Beckhams Seek Approval to Illuminate Controversial Cotswolds Pond Without Disturbing Bats Monday, February 23, 2026 beckham cotswolds pond planning wildlife bats lighting landscape development conservation David and Victoria Beckham have submitted new planning applications to enhance lighting around their kidney-shaped pond—dubbed ‘Love Island’—in their sprawling Cotswolds estate, while ensuring minimal impact on local … Read More