Thousands of Motorists Fined in Gloucester City Council Car Parks, Raising Over £110,000 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 gloucester parking fines council carparks revenue citycentre economy charges motorists Motorists in Gloucester have been hit with more than £110,000 in parking fines issued within council-owned car parks during the current financial year. A total of 2,750 fines have been issued so far, generating £110,348 in … Read More
Gloucestershire Airport Sale Collapse Raises Concerns Over Council's Financial Future Friday, March 13, 2026 gloucestershire airport sale council bailout finance economy transparency publicservices investment The collapse of the Gloucestershire Airport sale has cast serious doubt over the City Council’s financial recovery plan, questioning how it will manage its bailout loan and future public services. For more than eight months, … Read More
Gloucester Businesses Voice Concern Over Long-Term Effects of Budget Tuesday, December 9, 2025 gloucester budget chamberofcommerce business wages recruitment priceinflation economy mp finance Local businesses in Gloucester are expressing unease about the long-term consequences of the Chancellor’s recent economic plans, fearing that increased wage bills could hinder recruitment efforts or force price … Read More
Overtourism Hurting Both Visitors and Locals: The Struggles of the Cotswolds' ‘Jewel’ Sunday, November 30, 2025 overtourism cotswolds tourism visitors locals environment economy community sustainability travel The Cotswolds, often hailed as England’s picturesque “jewel,” is facing a growing problem that’s affecting both visitors and residents alike: overtourism. Once a tranquil escape dotted with quaint villages and rolling hills, … Read More
Plans Unveiled for 280 Homes and a New Hotel on Newent’s Outskirts Sunday, November 30, 2025 newent housing development affordablehousing sustainability renewableenergy community planning greenspace economy A new proposal aims to transform land south of Ross Road at Conigree Court in Newent with the construction of up to 280 homes and a hotel, sparking a call for local feedback on the project’s future. The development plan, led … Read More
Extra £15m Boost for Gloucestershire Road Repairs and Resurfacing Thursday, November 27, 2025 gloucestershire roads budget investment liberaldemocrats infrastructure carehomes education climate economy Gloucestershire County Council will invest an additional £15 million in repairing and resurfacing roads across the county next year, as part of the Liberal Democrat administration’s latest budget plans. The council is … Read More