During a recent heatwave, elderly tenants at Robert Harvey House, a five-storey retirement apartment block in Cheltenham, found themselves forced to stay home or use the stairs due to both lifts breaking down. The block, …
After months of public opposition and political debate, Gloucester City Council has decided to freeze allotment rent increases, halting plans that would have raised fees by nearly 70 percent this November. Initially proposed …
Gloucester City Council has halted proposed allotment rent increases, marking a win for local residents and allotment holders. Initially set to rise by nearly 70%, the charges were planned to increase from 23p to 39p per …
Cheltenham town centre is emerging as a priority area in Gloucestershire County Council’s initiative to introduce 20mph speed limits, driven by collision data and the impact on walking and cycling. Roger Whyborn, the …
Cheltenham town centre is poised to become a key focus in Gloucestershire County Council’s push to implement 20mph speed limits, prompted by concerns over collisions and the desire to encourage safer cycling and walking …
Gloucester city officials are looking to enhance safety and reduce anti-social behaviour in three key city centre car parks: Longsmith Street, King’s Walk, and Eastgate. The council plans to introduce a Public Spaces …
Gloucester city officials are taking decisive steps to address anti-social behaviour in three central car parks: Longsmith Street, King’s Walk, and Eastgate. They plan to implement a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) …
Gloucester City Council is set to tackle anti-social behaviour in three key city centre car parks—Longsmith Street, King’s Walk, and Eastgate—by proposing a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). The move aims to enhance …
When Cooper and his father teamed up to build a treehouse in their backyard, they never imagined it would become much more than a fun project. For Cooper, who has autism and struggles with severe anxiety, the treehouse …
Building a treehouse was meant to be a special project – a bonding experience between father and son, and a safe haven for Cooper, a young boy living with autism and severe anxiety. The treehouse became their magical retreat, …
Residents of Fairford in the Cotswolds were left amused—and frustrated—after the word ‘KEEP’ was freshly painted in bold yellow letters on the road outside the long-closed Coln House School on Horcott Road. The partial …
The recent disclosure of a £1.12 million overspend at Gloucester City Council has raised concerns about a possible increase in car parking charges next year. According to the council’s latest financial outturn report, the …
Gloucester City Council’s recent financial report has revealed an overspend exceeding £1.12 million in the last quarter of 2023, raising concerns about potential increases in parking charges. The council’s latest financial …
Gloucestershire County Council is considering introducing new charges for household DIY waste at its recycling centres, sparking a potential shift in how residents dispose of construction and renovation debris. Currently, …
A recent survey has exposed the disturbing prevalence of public harassment experienced by young women and girls in Cheltenham, with safety concerns during race week emerging repeatedly. The consultation garnered 177 responses …