Police Chiefs Affirm Commitment to Tackling Drug Misuse Amid Concerns Over Reporting Decline in Gloucestershire Tuesday, July 15, 2025 drugs policing cannabis gloucestershire crime reporting misuse antisocial violence enforcement Police chiefs in Gloucestershire have emphasized that drug misuse crimes remain a top priority, despite concerns that some community members may have stopped reporting incidents, particularly as cannabis use becomes more … Read More
Illegal Bikes Speeding Through Cheltenham and Gloucester Prompt Calls for Police Action Tuesday, July 15, 2025 e-bikes illegalbikes cheltenham gloucester policing publicsafety scooters enforcement traffic urban Illegal, modified bicycles are increasingly being spotted speeding through pedestrian zones in Cheltenham and Gloucester city centres, sparking urgent calls for police intervention. These “souped-up” bikes, often equipped … Read More
Widespread Abuse of Disabled Parking Spaces in Herefordshire Exposed Sunday, July 13, 2025 herefordshire bluebadge parking disability enforcement violations fines accessibility hereford abuse New data reveals that disabled parking regulations in Herefordshire have been violated more than 6,000 times between 2019 and 2024. A Freedom of Information request submitted to Herefordshire Council showed that 5,374 fines … Read More
Drivers Fined Nearly £1 Million at Yellow Box Junctions Amid New Enforcement Rules, but Gloucestershire Drivers Stay Clear Thursday, June 26, 2025 yellowbox fines rac traffic enforcement councils penalties drivers manchester gloucestershire Under recently expanded enforcement powers, drivers across England have been hit with almost £1 million in fines for blocking yellow box junctions at just 36 monitored locations last year. The RAC revealed these figures … Read More
Council Acts to Secure Derelict Spread Eagle Court Amid Rising Vandalism and Trespassing Tuesday, June 24, 2025 gloucester vandalism trespassing antisocial enforcement spreadeaglecourt derelict conservation council safety Gloucester City Centre’s derelict Spread Eagle Court on Northgate Street, long considered an eyesore, will soon be secured to prevent further trespassing and vandalism. Multiple complaints from residents have prompted … Read More
Business Fined Thousands for Illegal Burning of Trade Waste in Stroud Thursday, June 19, 2025 environment pollution enforcement waste airquality crime business regulation cleanair stroud A Stroud-based property development company, Dream Home Developments Limited, has been fined thousands of pounds after admitting to the illegal burning of trade waste. The offence, which involved emitting dark smoke from an … Read More