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
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