Cheltenham Rough Sleeper Tents Relocate Nearby After Council Enforcement Sunday, March 8, 2026 homelessness cheltenham roughsleeping council enforcement support cavendishhouse publichealth community housing Tents housing rough sleepers, recently cleared from Cheltenham’s Promenade, have reappeared just 100 yards away in the churchyard of Cheltenham Minster St Mary’s. The initial removal was carried out by Cheltenham Borough … Read More
Anger Sparks Over Installation of Controversial EV Charge Points in Cheltenham Sunday, March 8, 2026 cheltenham electricvehicles parking residentconcerns infrastructure publicconsultation sustainability trafficsafety community council Highways officials in Cheltenham have come under fire as work begins to install electric vehicle (EV) charge points on Lyefield Road East, Charlton Kings, despite strong opposition from local residents who feel their concerns … Read More
Green Party Retains Stroud District Council Seat in By-Election Friday, March 6, 2026 green by-election stroud thrupp council elections politics community voting representation Helen Elliott-Boult, the newly elected Green Party councillor, expressed her excitement and gratitude after winning the by-election to represent Thrupp at Ebley Mill on the Stroud District Council. The by-election followed … Read More
Concerns Over Christmas Lights Still Hanging in Gloucester in March Friday, March 6, 2026 gloucester christmas lights storage council spring decorations redevelopment delay removal Residents and local councillors in Gloucester have raised concerns about Christmas lights still hanging in the city centre almost a week into March. Many have questioned why the festive decorations remain above the Gate … Read More
Tents Occupied by Rough Sleepers Removed from Cheltenham Promenade Thursday, March 5, 2026 cheltenham homelessness tents council roughsleepers publicorder safety enforcement community support Cheltenham Borough Council has cleared tents used by rough sleepers from outside Cavendish House on Cheltenham Promenade following concerns about occupants' behaviour and the impact on the town centre. The removal took place … Read More
Cotswold Councillor's 'Affordable Housing for Poor People' Remark Sparks Backlash Wednesday, March 4, 2026 cotswold council housing affordable politics community apology socialhousing language controversy A recent remark by a Cotswold councillor referring to affordable housing as being for “poor people” has ignited calls for a public apology and raised concerns about outdated and stigmatizing language. During a … Read More