Tewkesbury Council Proposes Bin Fines Amid Concerns Over ‘Bin Police’ Reputation Friday, February 13, 2026 tewkesbury bins fines council waste conservation enforcement community petition reputation Tewkesbury Borough Council in Gloucestershire is considering new measures to address an ongoing issue with wheelie bins being left out after collection, a problem described as “blighting” the medieval town. Proposed changes … Read More
Cows Introduced to Cheltenham Woodland to Enhance Biodiversity Thursday, February 12, 2026 cheltenham biodiversity woodland grazing conservation wildflowers cattle limestonegrassland ecosystem enovert A herd of eight belted Galloway cattle has been introduced to Barber Wood, a woodland near Cheltenham, to revitalise the local ecosystem and encourage growth of wildflowers and insects. These distinctive cattle, native to … Read More
King's Florist Urges Ban on Floral Foam Over Environmental Concerns Thursday, February 12, 2026 floristry sustainability floralfoam environment church flowers ecofriendly conservation climate campaign Shane Connolly, the florist renowned for creating the arrangements at the King and Queen’s wedding, has called for a ban on floral foam due to its environmental damage. As a key figure in the Sustainable Church Flowers (SCF) … Read More
Approval Granted for American Barn-Style Stables in Rural Gloucestershire Wednesday, February 11, 2026 gloucestershire forestofdean equestrian farming stables soilerosion manège landuse conservation planning Plans to develop American barn-style stables in the Forest of Dean near Drybrook have received approval, sparking debate over potential soil erosion risks. The project involves converting almost five hectares of farmland for … Read More
Three Rivers Set for Restoration on Cotswolds Farmland Through Government-Backed Scheme Wednesday, February 11, 2026 evenlode glyme dorn cotswolds restoration flooding biodiversity farming conservation landscaperecovery Restoration work has commenced on the Evenlode, Glyme, and Dorn rivers flowing through farmland in the North Cotswolds as part of a pioneering government-led initiative. The project enlists over 50 tenants, farmers, and land … Read More
Cotswolds Locals Celebrate as Controversial Cottage Plans Withdrawn on England’s Prettiest Street Monday, February 9, 2026 cotswolds bibury planning rosemarycottage conservation heritage development aonb neighbourhood architecture Residents of Awkward Hill in Bibury, located in the heart of the Cotswolds, are breathing a sigh of relief after the owners of a contentious property withdrew their proposed development plans. For years, construction at the … Read More