Cotswold Housing Targets Criticized as Developers Target Protected Greenfield Land Monday, July 21, 2025 cotswold housing development greenfield planning landscape government targets infrastructure conservation Cotswold District Council leaders are preparing to challenge the Government over newly imposed housing targets they describe as “moronic.” The recent update has more than doubled their annual housing requirement, putting … Read More
Cheltenham Playgroup Celebrated for Caring Environment and Outstanding SEND Support Monday, July 21, 2025 cheltenham playgroup ofsted send earlyyears inclusion development nursery education childcare Christ Church Pre-School Playgroup in Malvern Road, Cheltenham, has once again secured a ‘Good’ rating from its latest Ofsted inspection, thanks to its warm and supportive learning environment. The pre-school, … Read More
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
David Lloyd Club Near Cheltenham Approved Despite Landfill Odour Concerns Saturday, July 19, 2025 davidlloyd cheltenham fitness landfill odour bishopscleeve health sports development planning sport Plans for a major new David Lloyd health, fitness, and rackets club near Cheltenham have been approved by Tewkesbury Borough Councillors despite concerns over potential odours from a nearby landfill site. The ambitious £24 … 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