Moles Uncover Asbestos Contamination at Gloucestershire Playing Field Friday, July 25, 2025 asbestos moles gloucestershire playingfield chalford contamination health environment asbestosis closure The Valley Playing Field in Chalford, near Stroud, Gloucestershire, has been closed to the public after moles digging in the area brought fragments of what is believed to be asbestos to the surface. The closure began on July … Read More
Fly-tipping Blights Parks, Country Lanes, and Housing Estates in South Gloucestershire: Councillors Demand Law Change Friday, July 25, 2025 flytipping waste southgloucestershire environment enforcement prosecution publichealth rubbish dumpingsafety council Fly-tipping is increasingly affecting play parks, country lanes, and housing estates across South Gloucestershire, with councillors urging the government to change the law to better address the issue. Illegal dumping of … Read More
Cotswolds Village of Painswick Named Gloucestershire Village of the Year 2025 Tuesday, July 22, 2025 painswick cotswolds gloucestershire community village grcc awards environment wellbeing inclusion Painswick, a charming Cotswolds village known for its celebrity connections and stunning Rococo Gardens, has been crowned Gloucestershire’s Village of the Year 2025 by the Gloucestershire Rural Community Council (GRCC). This … Read More
“Ambitious” Cotswolds Canal Restoration Invites Volunteers to Revive Historic Waterway Sunday, July 20, 2025 cotswolds canals restoration volunteering heritage community environment waterway conservation gloucestershire The Cotswold Canals Trust (CCT) is calling on more volunteers to join its ambitious effort to restore the historic canal stretching from Saul Junction to Lechlade. This inspiring project aims to breathe new life into a vital … Read More
Council Calls for Thames Water Nationalisation Amid Rising Bills and Infrastructure Crisis Sunday, July 20, 2025 thameswater nationalisation watercrisis pollution infrastructure privatisation environment ukwater waterbills climatechange Leaders at Shire Hall are urging the government to bring Thames Water and the broader UK water industry under public ownership. As the country’s largest water provider, Thames Water serves thousands of Gloucestershire … Read More
Tourism Sparks Debate in Picture-Perfect Cotswolds Village Saturday, July 19, 2025 bourton-on-the-water cotswolds tourism overcrowding localresidents travel tiktok village environment economy Bourton-on-the-Water, a charming village nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, is experiencing a surge in tourism that has divided opinions among residents and visitors alike. Recently, a viral TikTok video by traveler Luke … Read More