A40 Gridlock Concerns Rise Over Plans for Thousands of Homes Near Gloucester Tuesday, January 27, 2026 a40 traffic gridlock housing gloucester forestofdean infrastructure development planning consultation Plans to build thousands of new homes near Gloucester are sparking serious concerns about worsening rush hour traffic congestion on the A40. Forest of Dean district planners have proposed creating two new settlements as part … Read More
'Shame on you': Villagers Rally in Strong Opposition as 12,000-Home Plan Advances in Gloucestershire Sunday, January 25, 2026 gloucestershire housing development newtowns opposition infrastructure planning community consultation council Under heavy rain, around 100 villagers gathered outside the Forest of Dean District Council offices to voice their strong opposition to a highly controversial plan to build 5,500 homes in two new towns in Gloucestershire. The … Read More
Crackdown on Dangerous Driving: 16 Sites to Face Automated Fines Wednesday, January 21, 2026 anpr enforcement traffic safety congestion gloucestershire cameras compliance consultation roads Gloucestershire County Council is proposing a significant step to tackle dangerous driving by introducing automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras at 16 high-risk sites across the county. This move aims to enforce … Read More
New Photos Reveal Massive Warehouse Blocking Sunlight from Local Homes Tuesday, January 13, 2026 warehouse sunlight construction community property devaluation residents overshadowing development consultation Recent images have surfaced showing a massive warehouse that residents say is overshadowing their homes and blocking natural sunlight. Locals express frustration, noting that they were not consulted during the construction …
Cheltenham Council Vows No Service Cuts Despite £1.1m Budget Shortfall, Criticizes Government Funding Wednesday, December 24, 2025 cheltenham council budget tax funding austerity services government inflation consultation Cheltenham Borough Council has assured residents that no local services will be cut despite facing a £1.17 million budget gap for the coming year. During a meeting held on December 23, council finance chief Peter Jeffries … Read More
Cheltenham Household Tax Bills Could Increase if New Town Council Is Established Thursday, December 18, 2025 cheltenham tax localgovernment unitary council parish towncouncil precept consultation reorganisation Taxpayers in Cheltenham may face higher bills following local government reorganisation if a new town council is established. The UK Government plans to replace the existing county and district authorities in Gloucestershire … Read More