'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
Cotswold Lib Dems Win Council Seat from Greens in By-Election Friday, January 23, 2026 cotswold libdem byelection therissingtons council greenparty politics election localgovernment craigthurling In a recent by-election for The Rissingtons ward on the Cotswold District Council, the Liberal Democrats have reclaimed a seat from the Green Party. Craig Thurling emerged victorious, marking a significant gain for the Lib … Read More
Council Denies Authorizing 'Toxic' Fires Near King's Residence Friday, January 23, 2026 tetbury cotswolds industrialestate fires pollution environment council health enforcement flytipping A wave of concern has swept through the Cotswolds town of Tetbury following reports of noxious fires at the local industrial estate that have left residents feeling physically ill. Despite claims from the estate’s owner that … Read More
Cheltenham Elections Postponed Amid Local Government Reorganisation Plans Friday, January 23, 2026 cheltenham elections postponement localgovernment reorganisation unitary council boundarychanges politics gloucestershire Elections in Cheltenham, scheduled for this year, have been postponed following the Government’s confirmation of new legislation aimed at delaying elections in 29 councils. This move prioritizes freeing up capacity to support … Read More
Three Choirs Festival and Other Events Face Funding Cuts as Gloucester Council Halves Festivals Budget Thursday, January 22, 2026 gloucester festivals funding threechoirs culture budgetcuts council events arts financialcrisis Gloucester City Council is set to cut its festivals and events budget by more than half, placing funding for key cultural events like the renowned Three Choirs Festival in jeopardy. This reduction comes as the council seeks … Read More
Smaller Five Acres Leisure Centre Plans Approved Amid Deadline Concerns Thursday, January 22, 2026 fiveacres forestofdean leisurecentre council development phasing community sports funding recreation sport New plans for a scaled-down but urgently needed leisure centre in the Forest of Dean have received council approval despite concerns about looming deadlines. Forest of Dean District Council is set to press ahead with building … Read More