Nearly a Million Pounds Spent on Hereford Masterplan That Was Later Abandoned Wednesday, April 15, 2026 hereford masterplan herefordshire urbanplanning council transport publicconsultation development infrastructure localgovernment Herefordshire Council invested close to £1 million developing a comprehensive masterplan for Hereford’s future growth, only to abandon the project and begin again under new political leadership. In early 2023, just … Read More
Council Chief Resigns, Decries “Outrageous” Target of 13,200 New Homes Tuesday, April 14, 2026 resignation housing localgovernment forestofdean greenparty planning council opposition development politics Sid Phelps, Green Party councillor and former property and projects lead at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned amid mounting frustration with government-imposed housing targets and political opposition within his … Read More
Council Chief Resigns Over ‘Outrageous’ 13,200 Homes Target Amid Local Plan Controversy Tuesday, April 14, 2026 council resignation housing localplan greenparty development government opposition reorganisation forestofdean Green Party Councillor Sid Phelps, property and projects portfolio holder at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned in protest, citing exhaustion from “doing the Government’s dirty work” and recent opposition from a … Read More
Stratford Park Lido: Rising Costs Force Tough Decisions Tuesday, April 14, 2026 stratfordparklido stroud lido outdoorswimming community costs maintenance funding council recreation Stratford Park Lido, a cherished outdoor swimming facility in Stroud, faces an uncertain future as operational costs continue to climb. Over recent years, the expenses required to maintain and run the lido have steadily … Read More
Vandalism Shuts Down Gloucester Bus Station Toilets Monday, April 13, 2026 vandalism gloucester busstation toilets repairs council publicfacilities anti-social damage closure A significant vandalism incident has left the public toilets at Gloucester bus station severely damaged and out of service. Doors, locks, and wash basins were deliberately smashed, forcing cleaners to close the facilities … Read More
Stroud Lido’s Future at Crossroads as Council Prepares for Vital Funding Decisions Monday, April 13, 2026 stroud lido pool stratford reopening repairs funding council wellness community Stroud’s beloved open-air swimming pool, Stratford Park Lido, faces an uncertain future as the council prepares to discuss critical options in upcoming meetings. Due to serious health and safety concerns, the lido is unlikely … Read More