Calls to Save Churchdown Hill Amid Plans for Thousands of New Homes Friday, May 8, 2026 churchdown housing development conservation gloucestershire greenspaces community planning ecology sustainability Renewed efforts are underway to protect Churchdown Hill, a treasured Gloucestershire beauty spot, from development as local councils push forward with plans to build 43,000 homes over the next two decades. Councils in … Read More
Calls to Protect Churchdown Hill Amid Plans for Thousands of New Homes Friday, May 8, 2026 churchdownhill development housing conservation gloucestershire greenspace community sustainability tewkesbury planning Local residents and officials in Gloucestershire are raising urgent concerns over potential housing developments encroaching on Churchdown Hill, a beloved natural landscape known also as Chosen Hill. Councils across … Read More
Controversial Renovation on 'England's Prettiest Street' Sparks Renewed Outrage Monday, May 4, 2026 rosemarycottage bibury renovation heritage controversy cotswolds planning conservation construction architecture The ongoing redevelopment of Rosemary Cottage on Awkward Hill in Bibury, often hailed as England’s prettiest street, has reignited tensions between the property owner, local residents, and the council. Metin Dener, the … Read More
Nearly Two Decades of Frustration Over Derelict Victoria Hotel Mar Newnham-on-Severn Sunday, May 3, 2026 derelict victoriahotel newnham restoration conservation planning community heritage gloucestershire blight For almost 20 years, the Victoria Hotel in Newnham-on-Severn has stood derelict, casting a shadow over this otherwise picturesque village. The grade II-listed former coaching inn, owned by BMJ International Limited, has … Read More
Forest of Dean Biosphere Bid Seeks to Secure Ancient Commoners’ Rights and Reinstate Sheep Liaison Group Sunday, May 3, 2026 forest commoning biosphere unesco sheep governance conservation heritage disease community The Forest of Dean’s application for UNESCO biosphere status has sparked cautious optimism among local commoners, provided their ancient rights are formally reaffirmed and key support structures, like the Sheep Liaison Group, … Read More
Forest of Dean Biosphere Bid Could Gain Support if Ancient Commoning Rights Are Affirmed Sunday, May 3, 2026 forestdean commoning unesco biosphere rights sheepliaison conservation governance heritage community The Forest of Dean’s application for UNESCO biosphere reserve status has raised hopes and concerns alike, particularly among the local commoners. Their support may depend on reaffirming their ancient rights and reinstating … Read More