Claims of 'Democracy Shutdown' as Debate on 13,600-Home Development Plan Limited to Five Minutes Sunday, July 27, 2025 forest development housing planning consultation council democracy localplan debate newhomes Controversy erupted at the Forest of Dean District Council meeting on July 24 after the debate on the area’s future development plans was abruptly cut short. The council is revising its local plan, which outlines land … Read More
Cotswold Community Voices Concerns Over 120-Home Development Proposal Near Mickleton Sunday, July 20, 2025 mickleton housing development cotswold planning infrastructure community opposition council consultation A proposed development of 120 new homes on over 12 acres north east of Mickleton, near Chipping Campden, has sparked a wave of local opposition. Brookworth Homes aims to create a new housing estate designed to blend with the … Read More
Fresh Bid to Demolish Outdated 11-Storey Tower Block in Gloucester Thursday, June 26, 2025 gloucester claphamcourt housing demolition development community homes planning affordable consultation A renewed proposal seeks to demolish Gloucester’s only 11-storey tower block, Clapham Court on Alvin Street, and replace it with a new development of family homes and community facilities. The aging building, over 60 … Read More
'Massive' Changes to Cheltenham Bus Network Raise Concerns Over Passenger Consultation Monday, June 23, 2025 cheltenham bus publictransport consultation passenger stagecoach gloucestershire transport forum changes sport An extensive overhaul of bus routes and timetables in Cheltenham set for September has sparked concerns about the lack of passenger consultation. Campaigners and passengers alike have voiced frustrations that the public has … Read More
Calls for Pedestrian Crossing Grow as Cheltenham 'Bottleneck' Sees Frequent Near-Miss Accidents Near School Wednesday, May 21, 2025 cheltenham safety churchroad schoolchildren traffic bottleneck pedestrian airpollution consultation council Cheltenham’s Church Road, a vital artery in the Leckhampton area, is under scrutiny following mounting concerns from residents about road safety. Weekly near-miss accidents have raised alarm bells among locals, especially … Read More
Cheltenham Explores Establishing Its Own Town Council Amid Local Government Reforms Wednesday, May 14, 2025 cheltenham localgovernment parishcouncil devolution unitary governance democracy community consultation reorganisation Cheltenham is considering the creation of its own town council as part of preparations for significant local government reforms that will see the abolition of the Borough Council. These changes follow the Government’s … Read More