Greater Gloucester Plan Proposes 'Powerhouse Council' to Boost City and Surrounding Parishes Tuesday, February 24, 2026 localgovernment unitarycouncil gloucester reorganisation council parish democracy governance consultation community A transformative plan to create a “powerhouse” council for Gloucester has emerged as part of the local government reorganisation proposals in Gloucestershire. The government is currently consulting residents on … Read More
'Dangerous' Roads Blamed as Potholes Damage Private Hire Driver’s Car Twice in Months Monday, February 23, 2026 potholes roads gloucester cheltenham forestofdean transport highways damage council infrastructure The condition of roads in Gloucester, Cheltenham, and the Forest of Dean is being described as dangerous by private hire drivers who frequently experience vehicle damage caused by potholes. Hussain Vorajee, a private hire … Read More
Woman Endures Eight-Year Struggle to Access Her Own Front Door Saturday, February 21, 2026 disability accessibility housing grant adaptations council wheelchair advocacy compensation exclusion Amie Greenfaery, 45, from the Cotswolds, embarked on what should have been a straightforward move closer to her husband’s workplace in 2017. However, what promised to be a simple process of adapting her new home for … Read More
Greens Survive No-Confidence Vote Amid Controversy Over 13,200-Home Development Plan Friday, February 20, 2026 greens forestofdean housing localplan development noconfidence council planning engagement politics The Green Party leadership of Forest of Dean District Council has narrowly survived a no-confidence vote tied to the handling of a major housing development plan calling for 13,200 new homes. On February 19, the council … Read More
Villagers Condemn ‘Absolute Madness’ Plans for New A40 Town Amid Traffic Concerns Friday, February 20, 2026 development traffic gloucester churcham housing flooding infrastructure planning council opposition Residents of Churcham and surrounding villages have expressed strong opposition to proposed plans for a new town near Gloucester, describing the plans as “absolute madness” due to fears over worsening traffic congestion and … Read More
‘Daylight robbery’ parking permit hike ignites Gloucester Lib Dems’ protest Friday, February 20, 2026 gloucester parking permits budget counciltax permitfees libdems residents costofliving council A controversial 26% increase in residential parking permit fees has sparked an uproar among Gloucester Liberal Democrats, highlighting deep concerns over the financial strain on local residents. The hike, approved during … Read More