Plans Unveiled to Restore Historic Cheltenham Villas to Residential Glory Saturday, December 13, 2025 cheltenham restoration villas heritage residential architecture conservation planning bathroad development A significant restoration project aims to breathe new life into Pillar House, a Grade II Listed building located at 113–115 Bath Road in Cheltenham, returning the historic villas to their original residential purpose. Built … Read More
Villagers Alarmed as Years of Construction Threaten to Ruin 'England’s Prettiest Street' Thursday, December 11, 2025 bibury cotswolds arlingtonrow heritage conservation construction disruption listedbuilding community environment The tranquil village of Bibury in the Cotswolds, renowned worldwide for Arlington Row—often hailed as England’s prettiest street—is facing a growing crisis. Residents are deeply concerned that years of persistent construction … Read More
River Wye Secures Rights in New Six-Point Charter Thursday, December 11, 2025 riverwye charter environment rights pollution conservation herefordshire community wildlife sustainability The River Wye, a treasured but troubled waterway, has been granted formal rights through a newly adopted six-point charter. This initiative, backed by Herefordshire county councillors, seeks to safeguard the river’s health … Read More
Fears Mount Over Damage to England’s Prettiest Street Amid Years of Disruption Thursday, December 11, 2025 bibury cotswolds arlingtonrow construction heritage disruption listedbuilding planning conservation community Residents of Bibury, a charming village in the Cotswolds home to the famous Arlington Row—hailed as England’s prettiest street—are expressing deep concerns that years of ongoing construction are seriously damaging their … Read More
Public Consultation Opens on Future of Cheltenham’s Historic Francis Close Hall Amid £14m Repair Costs Monday, December 8, 2025 francisclosehall universityofgloucestershire cheltenham heritage education campus accessibility community conservation consultation The University of Gloucestershire is inviting the public to share their views on the future of Francis Close Hall, a treasured Cheltenham landmark facing urgent repairs estimated at £14 million. This Grade II*-listed … Read More
Mapped: Cotswold Areas Poised for 14,665 New Homes as Villagers Warn of 'Irreversible Harm' Monday, December 8, 2025 cotswolds housing development infrastructure conservation planning cirencester rural community landscape Plans to build 14,665 new homes across the Cotswolds have sparked widespread concern among residents, with many warning that the scale of development threatens to cause irreversible damage to the area’s cherished … Read More