Reform UK's Bid for County Council Seats in 2025 Gloucestershire Elections Friday, May 2, 2025 local elections 2025 reform uk gloucestershire county council shire hall politics As the 2025 local elections unfold in Gloucestershire, there is heightened anticipation around the performance of Reform UK. The party is seeking to capitalize on its recent national accomplishments and secure its first … Read More
South Gloucestershire Introduces New Parking Charges Across 22 Car Parks Tuesday, April 29, 2025 gloucestershire parking charges car parks council short-stay blue badge payment prices spring In the near future, parking fees will be implemented in approximately 22 South Gloucestershire car parks. The council-owned car parks are scheduled to introduce parking charges by spring 2025, in accordance with last … Read More
Gloucestershire Pothole Damage Claims Analysis Monday, April 28, 2025 gloucestershire pothole damage claims vehicles council guidelines repairs road budgets Gloucestershire County Council has faced a total of 2,539 claims for pothole damage to vehicles between 2020 and 2025, with only £26,875 paid out, representing a mere three percent of the claims. Despite a total claimed value … Read More
Transforming Merton Meadow into an Urban Village Sunday, April 27, 2025 hereford urban village development housing flooding construction revitalization infrastructure council Plans to transform the Merton Meadow area of Hereford into an “urban village” have been unveiled by Herefordshire Council. The area, currently a mix of car parks and scrubland, is slated to accommodate up to 400 … Read More
Chinese Restaurant Faces License Revocation After Immigration Arrests Saturday, April 26, 2025 chinese restaurant licence immigration arrests alcohol late-night food herefordshire council A Hereford Chinese restaurant, Planet Buffet, is at risk of losing its late-night food and drink license after two men were arrested on immigration offences. The restaurant is currently permitted to sell alcohol until 11pm, … Read More
Calls for Chepstow Bypass as 5,400 New Homes Target Sparks A48 Gridlock Fears Friday, April 25, 2025 chepstow bypass housing development a48 congestion infrastructure forest gateway council Concerns over potential gridlock on the A48 have reignited calls for the construction of a Forest of Dean Gateway road to bypass Chepstow. The proposal comes amidst plans to build 5,400 new homes in the Forest of Dean, … Read More