Forest of Dean’s UNESCO Biosphere Bid at Risk Following Council’s Six-Month Consultation Delay Tuesday, May 26, 2026 forestofdean unesco biosphere conservation community consultation heritage ecotourism localgovernment environment The Forest of Dean’s ambitious bid to achieve UNESCO biosphere reserve status now faces uncertainty after the District Council voted to pause the application process for six months to allow further public consultation. Green … Read More
Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean’s UNESCO Biosphere Bid After Council Approves Six-Month Consultation Pause Tuesday, May 26, 2026 forestofdean unesco biosphere consultation conservation community sustainability ecotourism heritage council The Forest of Dean’s aspiration to achieve UNESCO biosphere reserve status faces uncertainty after the District Council voted to pause the application process for six months to allow further public consultation. Green … Read More
Row erupts as plans to consult public on Gloucester’s future shot down Friday, May 22, 2026 gloucester localgovernment reorganisation parishcouncil consultation governance unitaryauthority civicoffices counciltax community A heated debate has erupted in Gloucester after a proposal to consult residents on the future governance of the city was narrowly defeated. This discussion comes as Gloucestershire undergoes a significant local government … Read More
Forest of Dean UNESCO Biosphere Debate Frustrated as Council Meeting Cancelled Wednesday, April 15, 2026 forestofdean unesco biosphere council consultation freemining environment heritage community conservation Frustration is mounting in the Forest of Dean as a council meeting intended to discuss the area’s bid for UNESCO biosphere reserve status was abruptly cancelled. Opposition councillors had sought to debate the motion, … Read More
Tewkesbury MP and Council Leader Advocate for United Gloucestershire Amid Concerns Over County Split Monday, March 9, 2026 gloucestershire unitary localgovernment publicservices council reorganization consultation equality community governance Tewkesbury MP Cameron Thomas and Borough Council Leader Richard Stanley have joined forces to express strong support for maintaining a single unitary authority across Gloucestershire. They warn that dividing the county into … Read More
Gloucester Cracks Down on Rogue Landlords with Plans to Regulate HMOs Thursday, March 5, 2026 gloucester hmos housing landlords regulation community licensing planning consultation tenants Gloucester City Council has launched two important consultations inviting residents, landlords, tenants, businesses, and community groups to share their views on tackling rogue landlords and improving private rented housing … Read More