What You Need to Know About the Toxic Fires Near the King’s Residence in the Cotswolds Wednesday, January 21, 2026 fires cotswolds toxic smoke residents pets children health emergency environment A recent series of toxic fires near the King’s residence in the Cotswolds has raised serious concerns among local residents. Many reported that the dense smoke forced children and pets to remain indoors for safety, causing … Read More
Local Opposition Mounts Against Proposed 3,000-Home Development Near A417 in Gloucestershire Thursday, January 15, 2026 glynchbrook development gloucestershire housing transport environment planning floodrisk agriculture community A proposed new town comprising 3,000 homes near the A417 in Gloucestershire has sparked significant opposition from local residents. A 160-member campaign group, the Lowbands and Redmarley Protection Group, has been formed to … Read More
Budget Cuts Raise Concerns Over Council’s Commitment to Climate Goals Ahead of 2030 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 climate sustainability budget netzero emissions council ecology environment funding gloucestershire Plans to reduce sustainability budgets by £200,000 have ignited debate over Gloucestershire County Council’s dedication to meeting its climate change commitments. The council, responsible for an annual carbon footprint … Read More
Budget Cuts Raise Concerns Over Council's Climate Commitment as 2030 Net Zero Target Looms Wednesday, January 14, 2026 climate netzero budgetcuts sustainability gloucestershire emissions environment council ecology renewables Plans to slash sustainability budgets by £200,000 have ignited debate over Gloucestershire County Council’s dedication to combating climate change. The council, which has a carbon footprint equivalent to 400 tonnes of CO2 … Read More
Former EDF Offices in Gloucester Poised for Redevelopment Into Housing and Business Hub Friday, January 2, 2026 edf gloucester redevelopment housing commercial barnwood planning construction community environment EDF is set to redevelop its former office site in Gloucester’s Barnwood area, aiming to deliver up to 300 new homes alongside business and industrial facilities. The French state-owned energy company, which relocated to … Read More
Gloucestershire Community Leaders Honoured in King’s New Year Awards Monday, December 29, 2025 gloucestershire honours charity nhs community awards rugby environment volunteers leadership sport Gloucestershire’s community leaders and campaigners have been prominently recognised in the King’s New Year honours list. Orlando Fraser, former chair of the Charity Commission for England and Wales, and Mary Hutton, outgoing … Read More