UK’s Largest Wildlife Bridge to Open in Gloucestershire as Key Part of £460m Missing Link Project Saturday, February 21, 2026 wildlife bridge gloucestershire a417 cotswolds ecology infrastructure conservation nature transport A pioneering wildlife bridge, set to become the UK’s largest, is currently being constructed in Gloucestershire to support the £460 million A417 Missing Link project. This vital infrastructure aims to improve road … Read More
UK's Largest Wildlife Bridge to Open in Gloucestershire as Part of £460 Million Missing Link Project Saturday, February 21, 2026 wildlife bridge gloucestershire a417 conservation cotswolds ecology nationalhighways infrastructure biodiversity Construction is underway on the Gloucestershire Way bridge, set to become the UK’s largest wildlife crossing and a centerpiece of the A417 Missing Link project. This ambitious National Highways initiative aims to … Read More
Countryfile Presenter Addresses Viewer Concerns Over Bird Capturing Segment Sunday, January 25, 2026 countryfile bbc conservation wildlife birds cannonnetting menaibridge ecology animalwelfare nature Countryfile viewers expressed immediate concern during the Sunday evening broadcast when a segment focused on bird conservation methods showed the use of cannon netting to capture wading birds. Presenters John Craven, … Read More
Budget Cuts Raise Concerns Over Council’s Commitment to Climate Goals Ahead of 2030 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 climate sustainability budget netzero emissions council ecology environment funding gloucestershire Plans to reduce sustainability budgets by £200,000 have ignited debate over Gloucestershire County Council’s dedication to meeting its climate change commitments. The council, responsible for an annual carbon footprint … Read More
Budget Cuts Raise Concerns Over Council's Climate Commitment as 2030 Net Zero Target Looms Wednesday, January 14, 2026 climate netzero budgetcuts sustainability gloucestershire emissions environment council ecology renewables Plans to slash sustainability budgets by £200,000 have ignited debate over Gloucestershire County Council’s dedication to combating climate change. The council, which has a carbon footprint equivalent to 400 tonnes of CO2 … Read More
Decision Approved for 58-Home Development on Former Cheltenham School Playing Field Monday, December 22, 2025 cheltenham pittville housing development planning community ecology sustainability traffic affordablehousing Plans to build 58 new homes on the former playing field of Pittville School have received approval from Cheltenham Borough Council’s planning committee. The five-acre site off Albert Road, owned by Newland Homes, was granted … Read More