Cotswold District Council Faces Backlash After Withdrawing from Housing Development Inquiry Friday, April 17, 2026 cotswold moretoninmarsh housingdevelopment publicinquiry planningpolicy localgovernment housingcrisis environment localplan communityimpact Cotswold District Council (CDC) has come under sharp criticism after announcing its withdrawal from a public inquiry regarding the proposed development of 195 homes off London Road in Moreton-in-Marsh. This decision, … Read More
Forest of Dean UNESCO Biosphere Debate Frustrated as Council Meeting Cancelled Wednesday, April 15, 2026 forestofdean unesco biosphere council consultation freemining environment heritage community conservation Frustration is mounting in the Forest of Dean as a council meeting intended to discuss the area’s bid for UNESCO biosphere reserve status was abruptly cancelled. Opposition councillors had sought to debate the motion, … Read More
New A417 Town Plan Sparks Fears of Light Pollution Over Malvern Hills Wednesday, April 15, 2026 glynchbrook malvern lightpollution darkskies development environment wildlife housing conservation planning A proposed new town of 3,500 homes in the Forest of Dean has sparked deep concern among residents and experts alike, who warn it will flood the Malvern Hills with an overwhelming “dome of orange haze” from light … Read More
Concerns Rise Over New A417 Town Flooding Malvern Hills with Light Pollution Wednesday, April 15, 2026 lightpollution malvernhills glynchbrook darksky development environment wildlife planning sustainability community A proposed new town of 3,500 homes in the Forest of Dean, dubbed Glynchbrook, has sparked fierce opposition from conservationists and residents alike. Set to be built between the M50 and A417 near the Malvern Hills, the … Read More
Council Defends Government Funding Prospects for Hereford Bypass Tuesday, April 14, 2026 hereford bypass funding government transport infrastructure herefordshire campaign environment traffic Herefordshire Council has responded firmly to recent claims suggesting it will not receive the Government funding it relies on for the Hereford bypass. Local campaign group Herefordshire Transport Alliance (HTA) expressed … Read More
Countryfile's John Craven Surprises Guest with Heartwarming Reunion and 30-Year Throwback Sunday, April 12, 2026 countryfile johncraven nationalforest susanbell reunion treeplanting conservation environment bbc forestry During the latest episode of BBC’s Countryfile on Sunday, 12 April, presenter John Craven delivered a poignant surprise that left his guest visibly moved. Filming in the Midlands’ National Forest to celebrate the planting of … Read More