Transforming Merton Meadow into an Urban Village Sunday, April 27, 2025 hereford urban village development housing flooding construction revitalization infrastructure council Plans to transform the Merton Meadow area of Hereford into an “urban village” have been unveiled by Herefordshire Council. The area, currently a mix of car parks and scrubland, is slated to accommodate up to 400 … Read More
Chinese Restaurant Faces License Revocation After Immigration Arrests Saturday, April 26, 2025 chinese restaurant licence immigration arrests alcohol late-night food herefordshire council A Hereford Chinese restaurant, Planet Buffet, is at risk of losing its late-night food and drink license after two men were arrested on immigration offences. The restaurant is currently permitted to sell alcohol until 11pm, … Read More
Calls for Chepstow Bypass as 5,400 New Homes Target Sparks A48 Gridlock Fears Friday, April 25, 2025 chepstow bypass housing development a48 congestion infrastructure forest gateway council Concerns over potential gridlock on the A48 have reignited calls for the construction of a Forest of Dean Gateway road to bypass Chepstow. The proposal comes amidst plans to build 5,400 new homes in the Forest of Dean, … Read More
Forthcoming Announcement on Cheltenham's Iconic Municipal Offices Buyer Thursday, April 24, 2025 cheltenham municipal offices sale buyer grade ii* landmark council heritage announcement building The future owner of Cheltenham’s historic Municipal Offices and the plans for the iconic building are yet to be disclosed. The sale of the Grade II* listed property, home to Cheltenham Borough Council, was concluded in … Read More
School Expansion to Address Years of Failure in Providing Student Places Tuesday, April 22, 2025 expansion school capacity south gloucestershire council student places demand infrastructure population A primary school in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, is gearing up for a significant expansion to address the chronic shortage of student places in the region. Manorbrook Primary School will double its capacity from 210 to … Read More
Historic Pub ‘The Goat’ Nominated for Protected Status Sunday, April 20, 2025 historic pub community preservation stonehouse council localism heritage gathering place sustainability The former Globe Inn, now known as The Goat, has been nominated for inclusion on the Register of Assets of Community Value by the Stonehouse Town Council. The move aims to safeguard the pub’s future and its significance … Read More