Former Cheltenham MP Advocates for East-West Council Split in Gloucestershire Reorganisation Thursday, February 19, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitarycouncils cheltenham eastwestsplit martinhorwood reorganisation community accountability consultation The public is invited to share their views on proposed local government reforms in Gloucestershire, with the Government currently consulting on three main options. The first proposal suggests creating a single unitary council … Read More
Have Your Say on Major Council Reorganization in Gloucestershire Tuesday, February 10, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary council reorganization consultation services democracy proposals planning The way services such as road repairs, social care, planning, and waste collection are managed in Gloucestershire is set to change dramatically in the coming years. Residents now have the opportunity to voice their opinions … Read More
Gloucestershire Seeks Public Input on Major Council Reorganization Tuesday, February 10, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitaryauthority consultation councilreform publicservices reorganization democracy government community The way local services in Gloucestershire—such as road maintenance, social care, development planning, and waste collection—are managed is set to change significantly in the coming years. Now, residents have the opportunity … Read More
Hundreds Rally Against Controversial 3,500-Home Development Plan Off A417 Monday, February 9, 2026 housing development forestofdean community opposition floodplain infrastructure consultation planning environment On the evening of February 2, more than 200 concerned villagers packed Redmarley Village Hall to voice strong opposition to the Forest of Dean District Council’s proposal to build a 3,500-home new town at Glynchbrook, near … Read More
Hundreds Oppose Controversial Plan for 3,500-Home Development Off A417 Monday, February 9, 2026 housing development forestofdean glynchbrook floodplain infrastructure community council environment consultation On the evening of February 2, residents of Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean gathered in large numbers at Redmarley Village Hall to voice staunch opposition to the proposed construction of 3,500 homes near the A417. The … Read More
Concerns Rise Over Over-70s Losing Driving Licences and Access to ID Under New Eyesight Regulations Monday, February 2, 2026 driving eyesight seniors id departmentfortransport roadsafety licence optometrists vision consultation sport The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is considering new regulations that would require motorists aged 70 and over to undergo compulsory eyesight tests every three years to maintain their driving licences. This proposal, part … Read More