Attacks on Greater Council Plan Compared to 'Second Siege of Gloucester,' Says City Leader Tuesday, July 22, 2025 gloucester council localgovernment greatergloucester civilwar jeremyhilton unitaryauthority reform gloucestershire politics Criticism of the proposed Greater Gloucester Council has drawn a dramatic comparison to the city’s historic resilience during the First English Civil War. Gloucester City Council leader Jeremy Hilton described the backlash … Read More
Ex-Shire Hall Chiefs Honored as Aldermen in Gloucestershire Monday, July 21, 2025 gloucestershire aldermen council service recognition shirehall councillors honorary retirement dedication At a special gathering on July 17, Gloucestershire County Council paid tribute to 31 former councillors for their longstanding commitment and significant contributions to the region. Chairman Steve Robinson (L, Nailsworth) … Read More
Talks Underway Over Possible Reopening of Cheltenham Tip Monday, July 21, 2025 cheltenham recycling swindonroad cheltenhamborough gloucestershire wastemanagement localgovernment environmentalpolicy council recyclingcentre Discussions have begun regarding the potential reopening of Cheltenham’s Swindon Road household recycling centre, although a full review of the site is expected to take some time to complete. The recycling centre was … Read More
Widower Battles Planning Refusal to Replace Leylandii Hedge with Fence Sunday, July 20, 2025 planning hedge leylandii fence appeal ledbury landscaping regulation screening council A widower is challenging a planning decision after being denied permission to replace his towering Leylandii hedge with a fence. Dr Mike Ralph, a retired engineer from New Street, Ledbury, sought approval last autumn to swap … Read More
Cotswold Community Voices Concerns Over 120-Home Development Proposal Near Mickleton Sunday, July 20, 2025 mickleton housing development cotswold planning infrastructure community opposition council consultation A proposed development of 120 new homes on over 12 acres north east of Mickleton, near Chipping Campden, has sparked a wave of local opposition. Brookworth Homes aims to create a new housing estate designed to blend with the … Read More
Future of Former Chambers Pub in Gloucester City Centre Looks Promising Friday, July 18, 2025 gloucester chambers pub restaurant citycentre council development familyfriendly leasing hospitality The former Chambers pub, a well-known eyesore in Gloucester city centre, may soon be revitalized as a restaurant, following encouraging signs from city council officials. Closed since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, this … Read More