Work Begins on New Enterprise Park Near Ross-on-Wye After 21 Years of Planning Friday, June 13, 2025 herefordshire ross-on-wye enterprisepark modelfarm a40 development employment economy infrastructure hightech After more than two decades of planning, construction is finally set to commence on a new enterprise park near Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire. This month, the council will issue tenders to begin development on the ten-hectare … Read More
Downton Abbey Tourists Spark Mixed Reactions but Boost Economy in Cotswolds Village Saturday, June 7, 2025 downtonabbey bampton tourism cotswolds filming community economy heritage residents tourismimpact The charming Oxfordshire village of Bampton, renowned as the filming location for Downton Abbey, has seen a boom in tourism since 2010. While the influx of visitors has generated substantial income for the local community, it … Read More
Gloucester Considers Heritage-Focused Shop Signage to Enhance City Appeal Thursday, June 5, 2025 gloucester heritage signage conservation tourism highstreet architecture community economy planning Gloucester residents may soon be invited to share their opinions on a proposal to ensure that shop signs within the city’s conservation area better reflect its rich history and heritage. The city council plans to launch a … Read More
Anger Over £25K Study Aiming to Boost Ledbury Tourism Monday, May 26, 2025 ledbury tourism farmersmarket economy herefordshire stkatherinessquare marketdevelopment localbusiness publicspace community Ledbury, a market town in Herefordshire, recently unveiled the results of a £25,000 study focused on enhancing its local tourism industry. However, this initiative has sparked frustration among some residents who feel the … Read More
Calls for clarity over future of Gloucester to Bristol half-hourly train service Monday, May 26, 2025 gloucester bristol train rail transport commuters funding gwr economy yate There is growing concern over the future of the half-hourly train service connecting Gloucester and Bristol, following announcements that funding for the route will end in 2026. Local organizations and officials are urging … Read More
Mike Evemy Named Next Leader of Cotswold District Council Thursday, May 8, 2025 cotswold council leadership liberaldemocrats mikeevemy joeharris housing climateaction localgovernment economy Cotswold District Council will see a change in leadership as Liberal Democrat Mike Evemy is set to take over from Joe Harris later this month. Evemy, who currently serves as Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, has … Read More