Concerns Grow Over Impact of New 3,500-Home Town Near Malvern Hills Tuesday, March 17, 2026 malvern gloucestershire housing development environment planning conservation community landscape sustainability A proposed new town of 3,500 homes near the A417 in Gloucestershire has sparked fears it will permanently damage the Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The development, named Glynchbrook, is part of Forest … Read More
Transport Revamp to ‘Future Proof’ Newent Amid 1,000-Home Development Plan Monday, March 16, 2026 newent transport projectbenedict buses4us publictransport infrastructure gloucestershire development community futureproof sport Plans are underway to “future proof” Newent, a charming Gloucestershire market town, through the creation of a new transport hub designed to boost its appeal to residents and visitors alike. Project Benedict invites local … Read More
New Gloucester-to-Hereford Rail Link Could Support Tens of Thousands of New Homes Saturday, March 14, 2026 rail gloucester hereford housing infrastructure transport sustainability council feasibility development There is growing support in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire for reinstating a rail link between Gloucester and Hereford to accommodate a surge in new housing developments. The Hereford, Ross and Gloucester Railway, which … Read More
Community Rally to Save Last Pub in Drybrook Amid Auction Threat Friday, March 13, 2026 drybrook pub forestofdean auction community heritage gloucestershire conservation development assetofcommunityvalue The last remaining pub in the Gloucestershire village of Drybrook, the Hearts of Oak, faces an uncertain future after being listed for auction with a guide price of £200,000. The pub, a staple of the community since 1838 and … Read More
Gloucestershire Village Greenlit for 24-Home Development Despite Flooding Concerns Thursday, March 12, 2026 dymock housing affordable planning flooding environment canal gloucestershire development community Plans to build 24 homes in the Gloucestershire village of Dymock have received approval from the Forest of Dean District Council, despite concerns raised about potential flooding and environmental impacts. The proposed … Read More
Delays Cast Doubt Over Lydney’s New Super GP Surgery Plans Friday, March 6, 2026 lydney gloucestershire gps surgery healthcare delays nhs community development assura Concerns are mounting over the delays in establishing a new super GP surgery in Lydney, Gloucestershire. In 2024, health authorities approved funding to relocate Lydney Health Centre and Severnbank Surgery to the former Co-op … Read More