Multi-Million Pound Gloucestershire Cycle Path Nears Completion Amid Rising Usage Thursday, March 26, 2026 cycling gloucestershire infrastructure transport activetravel funding sustainable route council usage Gloucestershire’s ambitious new cycle spine, designed to connect Bishop’s Cleeve with Stroud via Cheltenham and Gloucester, has so far cost around £50 million and is already seeing strong daily usage. The 26-mile route is … Read More
Fears Over Stroud Lido Closure Sparking Risk of Drownings in Local Lakes Wednesday, March 25, 2026 stroud lido swimming safety drowning gloucestershire wildswimming woodchester lakes council Concerns are growing that the closure of Stratford Park Lido in Gloucestershire could lead to increased dangers, with residents potentially turning to hazardous wild swimming spots in local lakes. Stroud District Council has … Read More
Fears Over Stroud Lido Closure Raise Drowning Risks in Local Lakes Wednesday, March 25, 2026 stroud lido safety swimming drowning gloucestershire wildswimming woodchester council nationaltrust Concerns have emerged in Gloucestershire that the closure of Stratford Park Lido could lead to dangerous wild swimming in local lakes, increasing the risk of drowning incidents this summer. Stroud District Council leaders … Read More
Rough Sleepers Evacuate Cheltenham Square Following Suspected Arson Tuesday, March 24, 2026 arson homelessness cheltenham fire eviction emergency investigation council roughsleepers safety A suspected arson attack on a tent has led to rough sleepers leaving Clarence Square in Cheltenham. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 8:20 pm on Thursday, March 19, after reports of a fire. … Read More
Stroud Community Protests Lido Closure Amid Health and Safety Concerns Monday, March 23, 2026 lido stroud closure council safety repairs community fundraising refurbishment swimming Over 50 residents gathered outside Ebley Mill to urge Stroud District Council to reconsider the temporary closure of Stratford Park lido, a cherished open-air swimming pool that attracted 30,000 visitors in 2025. The council … Read More
Community Protests Stroud Lido Closure as Council Cites Safety Concerns Monday, March 23, 2026 stroud lido safety closure council community fundraising repairs swimming infrastructure More than 50 passionate residents gathered outside Ebley Mill, urging Stroud District Council to reconsider its recommendation to keep Stratford Park lido closed this summer due to significant health and safety concerns. The … Read More