Cotswold Wildlife Haven Faces Threat from Proposed Development Near Cheltenham Thursday, November 20, 2025 cotswold development wildlife conservation cheltenham aonb planning housing community environment Strong opposition is mounting against plans to build homes on a cherished wildlife and natural beauty site at the edge of Cheltenham. Waddeton Park Ltd has submitted proposals to develop over four acres of grassland on the … Read More
Green Party's Plan for 12,000 New Homes in Forest of Dean Sparks Fierce Backlash Tuesday, November 18, 2025 housing greenparty forestofdean development councillors infrastructure environment commuters planning council The Forest of Dean District Council’s ambitious plan to meet a housing target of 12,000 new homes by 2045—including proposals for one or two entirely new towns—has drawn sharp criticism from local councillors and residents … Read More
Gloucestershire Braces for Continued Flooding as River Levels Rise Monday, November 17, 2025 flooding gloucestershire severn river environment storm climate warning road safety Gloucestershire faces continued flooding threats as rising levels of the River Severn persist following heavy rainfall from Storm Claudia. The Environment Agency (EA) has issued multiple flood warnings for areas along the … Read More
Cotswolds Glamping Proposal Faces Refusal Amid Local Opposition Saturday, November 15, 2025 glamping cotswolds banburyhillfarm biodiversity conservation planning environment tourism community refusal A contentious glamping development proposed for the Cotswolds is set to be refused by West Oxfordshire District Council next week following widespread objections from local residents and environmental groups. The scheme at … Read More
Noise Restrictions Imposed on Dinosaur Park After Complaints About Loud 'Screeching' Thursday, November 13, 2025 dinosaurs noise planning herefordshire animatronics complaints regulations attraction environment ralphcourtgardens At Ralph Court Gardens in Edwyn Ralph near Bromyard, Herefordshire, new animatronic dinosaurs at the Dinosaur World attraction have been granted retrospective planning permission—albeit with strict noise restrictions … Read More
26 Reasons Behind Road Rally Cancellation: Noise and Copycat Driving Among Concerns Thursday, November 13, 2025 rally cancellation herefordshire environment noise community road closures shropshire safety conservation The annual Hills Ford Stages road rally, once a staple event in Ledbury, Herefordshire, has been cancelled due to numerous local objections and environmental concerns. Organisers Cheltenham Motor Club had planned to host the … Read More