Forest of Dean District Council's Free Parking Initiative Proves Successful Monday, May 19, 2025 gloucestershire forestofdean parking freeparking council pyartcourt charges bluebadge carparks localgovernment Forest of Dean District Council has reported positive outcomes following the introduction of free parking for the first hour in its car parks across Gloucestershire towns. Since abolishing the initial hour charge last year, … Read More
Fall in Gloucester Pollution Leads to Lifting of Air Quality Orders Monday, May 19, 2025 gloucester airquality pollution environment health trafficemissions cleanair council sustainability publichealth Gloucester has made significant strides in improving its air quality, leading to the planned removal of pollution monitoring restrictions in key areas. The city previously designated three Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) … Read More
Gloucester’s Hempsted Bridge Repairs Delayed Until Mid-July Amid Resident Frustration Saturday, May 17, 2025 gloucester hempsted bridge repairs closure residents canal safety council infrastructure Hempsted Bridge, a crucial pedestrian crossing in Gloucester, will not reopen until August following extensive safety concerns and repair delays. The bridge, spanning the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, was abruptly closed by … Read More
Disappointment as New Herefordshire Rail Station Misses Out in Transport Plan Friday, May 16, 2025 herefordshire railway transport goldenvalley infrastructure railtravel campaign publictransport marchesline council sport Supporters of a proposed new railway station in Herefordshire have expressed disappointment after the scheme was omitted from the county’s latest transport plan, which outlines improvements over the next 15 years. The draft … Read More
A417 Village Homes Face Planning Permission Review Amid Controversy Friday, May 16, 2025 planning development affordablehousing redmarley forestofdean retrospective council developer dispute housing A Gloucestershire village is at the center of a planning dispute after homes were constructed without adhering to approved permissions. Developers behind the Rock Meadow site in Redmarley are seeking retrospective approval … Read More
Plans Underway to Reopen Former Chambers Pub as Food and Drink Venue to Revitalize Kings Square, Gloucester Thursday, May 15, 2025 gloucester kingssquare chambers pub food drink redevelopment citycentre council hospitality A long-closed Gloucester city centre pub is poised to reopen as a vibrant food and drink hub aimed at revitalizing Kings Square’s atmosphere. The former Chambers pub, situated on the corner of Market Parade, shut its doors … Read More