Cotswold Residents Urged to Voice Opinions on Plans for 18,600 New Homes Amid Housing Growth Concerns Thursday, November 20, 2025 cotswold housing development localplan consultation infrastructure affordablehousing community growth planning Cotswold residents are being invited to share their views on plans to build 18,650 new homes across the district by 2043 as concerns mount over the ambitious housing growth target. Cotswold District Council is preparing an … Read More
Gloucestershire Council Backs Single Unitary Authority Proposal for Local Government Reform Wednesday, November 19, 2025 gloucestershire unitary localgovernment reorganisation council governance liberaldemocrats services elections consultation Gloucestershire County Council has agreed to propose the creation of a single unitary authority as the preferred model for local government reorganisation, moving forward with plans to submit this option to government … Read More
Community Calls for Students to Help Name New Special School Amid Concerns over Proposed Title Wednesday, November 19, 2025 gloucestershire specialeducation schoolnaming inclusion autism community youth education accessibility consultation Concerns have surfaced over the proposed name of a new special needs school in Gloucester, leading to calls for students to have a voice in naming the institution. The planned 200-pupil school at Wheatridge East in Abbeydale … Read More
Pay-and-Display Parking and Additional Yellow Lines Proposed to Address Over-Tourism in Bibury Saturday, November 8, 2025 bibury cotswolds parking traffic tourism conservation community gloucestershire overcrowding consultation Bibury, renowned as one of Gloucestershire’s most picturesque villages, draws thousands of visitors annually. However, its rising popularity has brought significant challenges, including traffic congestion, overcrowding, and … Read More
Major Overhaul Proposed for Gloucestershire Governance: Two Bold Options Presented Thursday, October 23, 2025 gloucestershire governance councils reform administration localgovernment restructuring consultation county city Gloucestershire is facing significant change as two radical governance models are now under consideration. The proposals could fundamentally alter the way local government operates across the region, potentially ending the … Read More
Cheltenham Residents to Vote on Establishing a Town Council Amid Borough Council Cuts Thursday, October 16, 2025 cheltenham towncouncil localgovernment representation community boroughcouncil governance consultation spa elections Residents of Cheltenham are being asked to weigh in on whether they want to create a new town council in the event that the current borough council is abolished. The proposal comes as part of ongoing discussions about … Read More