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
People Trapped in Gloucester Shopping Centre Lift as Security Guard Forces Doors Open for Air Friday, July 18, 2025 lift gloucester safety overheating emergency maintenance shoppingcentre council breakdown rescue On July 13, during one of the hottest days of the year, a group of people became trapped in a lift at Gloucester’s Eastgate Shopping Centre after the lift automatically stopped working due to overheating. A security guard was … 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
Decision to Reject 172-Home Podsmead Development Defended Amid Calls for Council Resignations Friday, July 18, 2025 podsmead gloucester planning development housing regeneration council infrastructure politics community The decision to reject plans for a £45 million regeneration project proposing 172 new homes, shops, and commercial units in Podsmead has sparked controversy and calls for the Gloucester City Council leadership to resign. … Read More
Council Worker Jailed for Fraudulently Holding Four Concurrent Public Sector Jobs Thursday, July 17, 2025 fraud council employment misconduct publicsector investigation courts payroll disclosure staffing Bryn Howells, a council employee, faced court after it was revealed he simultaneously held four jobs, accumulating at least £236,000 in salaries and benefits. Between February 2022 and June 2023, Howells worked as a Strategic … Read More
Councillor Faces Backlash Over Safety Concerns in Gloucester Council Car Parks and Shopping Centres Wednesday, July 16, 2025 gloucester safety council buildings carparks shoppingcentres health firesafety maintenance inspection A councillor’s repeated warnings about the safety of key Gloucester buildings have been labeled ‘incorrect’ and ‘scaremongering’ by Gloucester City Council, sparking a tense debate over public safety standards. Alastair … Read More