Tewkesbury Council Considers Fines to Tackle Dustbin Clutter in Historic Town Centre Sunday, July 27, 2025 tewkesbury bins conservation petition enforcement council heritage community storage wheeliebins Tewkesbury Borough Council is exploring the possibility of fining residents who leave their dustbins out, as part of efforts to address the growing problem of bin clutter in the town’s historic centre. The issue, described as … Read More
Claims of 'Democracy Shutdown' as Debate on 13,600-Home Development Plan Limited to Five Minutes Sunday, July 27, 2025 forest development housing planning consultation council democracy localplan debate newhomes Controversy erupted at the Forest of Dean District Council meeting on July 24 after the debate on the area’s future development plans was abruptly cut short. The council is revising its local plan, which outlines land … Read More
'Scandalous' Six-Figure Cost of Cheltenham Town Centre Repair Revealed by MP Saturday, July 26, 2025 cheltenham resurfacing mp council liberaldemocrats conservatives towncentre budget repairs publicworks Cheltenham’s MP, Max Wilkinson, has exposed that the contentious resurfacing works at The Strand have cost taxpayers nearly £350,000. This significant figure was disclosed publicly for the first time following Wilkinson’s … Read More
Fly-tipping Blights Parks, Country Lanes, and Housing Estates in South Gloucestershire: Councillors Demand Law Change Friday, July 25, 2025 flytipping waste southgloucestershire environment enforcement prosecution publichealth rubbish dumpingsafety council Fly-tipping is increasingly affecting play parks, country lanes, and housing estates across South Gloucestershire, with councillors urging the government to change the law to better address the issue. Illegal dumping of … Read More
Gloucester’s Netheridge Bridge Remains Closed Amid Ongoing Delays Thursday, July 24, 2025 gloucester netheridge bridge delay maintenance construction traffic council asphalt infrastructure The Netheridge swing bridge in Gloucester, originally scheduled for a brief closure to undergo essential maintenance, remains closed weeks past its expected reopening date. Work commenced on May 27, with the bridge initially … Read More
Cotswold Council Board Faces Backlash Over Exclusion from Major Development Oversight Tuesday, July 22, 2025 cotswold council development housing planning opposition councillors localplan controversy politics The formation of a Cotswold District Council board overseeing extensive local development has sparked controversy, with accusations of exclusion leveled against council leadership. The board, responsible for guiding a new … Read More