Beckhams Seek Permission to Illuminate Controversial Pond and ‘Love Island’ Feature Monday, February 23, 2026 beckham cotswolds pond planning lighting wildlife bats landscape development environment David and Victoria Beckham have submitted fresh plans to install lighting around their distinctive “Love Island” pond in their Cotswold estate, taking care to protect local wildlife, particularly bats. The couple … Read More
Beckhams Seek Approval to Illuminate Controversial Cotswolds Pond Without Disturbing Bats Monday, February 23, 2026 beckham cotswolds pond planning wildlife bats lighting landscape development conservation David and Victoria Beckham have submitted new planning applications to enhance lighting around their kidney-shaped pond—dubbed ‘Love Island’—in their sprawling Cotswolds estate, while ensuring minimal impact on local … 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
Sewage Crisis in Gloucestershire Villages: Streets Flooded Amid Housing Expansion Concerns Friday, February 20, 2026 sewage flooding gloucestershire twigworth innsworth longford infrastructure sewerage development pollution Residents in the Gloucestershire villages of Twigworth, Innsworth, and Longford are grappling with severe sewage flooding as their ageing sewerage systems collapse under the strain of substantial new housing developments. … 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
M5 Park-and-Ride and 1,700 Homes Proposed for Cheltenham Outskirts Wednesday, February 18, 2026 cheltenham willowbrook development housing infrastructure m5 parkandride sustainable tewkesbury bloorhomes Plans have been unveiled for a significant new development on the outskirts of Cheltenham, featuring 1,700 homes and a substantial park-and-ride facility. Bloor Homes is currently seeking public feedback on the Willowbrook … Read More