Economy

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 clarks cheltenham retail highstreet storeclosure hospitality economy businessrates footwear localcouncil

Cheltenham town centre faces another retail setback as Clarks, the beloved shoe brand known for catering to families, has permanently closed its High Street branch at the junction with Pittville Street. The two-storey store, … Read More

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 oldbury wylfa nuclear smr anglesey energy economy ukgovernment decommissioning infrastructure

South Gloucestershire is poised to lose its bid to host two new nuclear reactors due to concerns over potential flooding at the Oldbury site. As a result, Wylfa, located on the north coast of Anglesey, has surged ahead as the … Read More

Friday, October 31, 2025 a417 roadclosures business impact local villages economy disruption traffic support

Local businesses in villages along the A417 are experiencing severe challenges due to ongoing road closures. The disruption has led to a significant drop in customer traffic, forcing many businesses to struggle with declining …

Saturday, October 25, 2025 cheltenham thestrand towncentre business regeneration community economy urbanplanning development vision

Plans are currently being discussed to enhance the future of Cheltenham town centre, with particular attention focused on The Strand. Local stakeholders have expressed growing concerns about the current condition of this key … Read More

Saturday, October 25, 2025 cheltenham strand towncentre business revitalization community vision economy urbanplanning development

Plans are currently in motion to improve the vision and vitality of Cheltenham town centre, driven by growing concerns over the deteriorating state of The Strand. Local officials and stakeholders have initiated talks aimed at … Read More

Saturday, October 18, 2025 cheltenham gambling culture economy community controversy ipswich towncentre development localcouncil

A proposed 24-hour gambling shop in Cheltenham has sparked intense debate among residents and local officials. Critics fear that introducing such an establishment could negatively impact the town’s cultural identity and … Read More