Barnhill Quarry Approved for 24-Hour Saw Shed Use Despite Community Concerns Friday, May 8, 2026 quarry barnhill sawshed noise planning sandstone workforce rural environment forestofdean Plans to extend the operating hours of a saw shed to 24 hours a day, five days a week at Barnhill Quarry near Coleford have been approved by county planners despite concerns over potential noise disturbances from local … Read More
County’s Pothole Champion Joe Harris to Be Succeeded by His Father Mark Harris Friday, May 1, 2026 gloucestershire potholes highways council cabinet infrastructure environment politics localgovernment roads In a unique cabinet reshuffle at Gloucestershire County Council, Joe Harris, who has been the driving force behind fixing the county’s potholes, is stepping down from his role next month. Taking over the responsibility will … Read More
Wiltshire Village Faces Setback as Solar Farm Approval Sparks Protest Friday, April 24, 2026 solar wiltshire protest environment development planning ecology community renewable controversy Residents of a Wiltshire village have voiced strong disappointment following the approval of a 200-acre solar farm slated for construction on the outskirts of Potterne. Last summer, Wiltshire Council had rejected the Potterne … Read More
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
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