Plans to Legalise Holiday Let with Stunning Wye Valley Views in Forest of Dean Saturday, June 7, 2025 holidaylet planning forestofdean tourism conservation wyevalley safety parking community development Next week, the Forest of Dean District Council will consider retrospective planning permission to formally change the use of a stone outbuilding into a holiday let. Located at Bourne End on High Beech Road in The Pludds near … Read More
Monty Don Responds to Viewer Complaints About Birdsong on Gardeners' World Friday, June 6, 2025 montydon gardening birdsong birdlife longmeadow wildlife nature conservation podcast gardens One frequent complaint from viewers of BBC’s Gardeners' World concerns the abundance of birdsong during scenes filmed in Monty Don’s garden at Longmeadow. Many find it hard to believe such rich natural sound could … Read More
Solar Panel Installation Proposed for Dean Heritage Centre Café Roof Thursday, June 5, 2025 solar heritage museum conservation renewable environment sustainability planning gloucestershire forestofdean Plans to install 96 solar panels on the roof of a beloved Gloucestershire museum, the Dean Heritage Centre, are expected to receive approval next week. The trustees have applied for permission to add photovoltaic panels to … Read More
Gloucester Considers Heritage-Inspired Shop Signage to Enhance City Appeal Thursday, June 5, 2025 gloucester heritage signage conservation tourism highstreet architecture council investment community Gloucester City Council is set to consult residents on whether shop signage within the city’s conservation area should better reflect its rich history and heritage. Pending approval by civic leaders next week, the … Read More
Gloucester Considers Heritage-Focused Shop Signage to Enhance City Appeal Thursday, June 5, 2025 gloucester heritage signage conservation tourism highstreet architecture community economy planning Gloucester residents may soon be invited to share their opinions on a proposal to ensure that shop signs within the city’s conservation area better reflect its rich history and heritage. The city council plans to launch a … 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