‘Luxury’ £166k Bat Houses at Gloucestershire’s M5 Junction Spark Debate Monday, March 30, 2026 bats conservation infrastructure gloucestershire m5 wildlife environment council roosts batspecies Concerns have been raised over the £166,000 cost of constructing two “luxury” bat houses near junction 10 of the M5 in Gloucestershire, part of a £372 million major road upgrade project. Gloucestershire County Council is … Read More
RIAT Controversy as Organisers Submit 'Wholly Unsuitable' Campsite Proposal Monday, March 30, 2026 riat campsite planning marstonmeysey airshow community objections environment caravans wiltshire The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the world’s largest military airshow held annually at RAF Fairford, faces significant opposition from local residents following a recent planning application submission for an … Read More
'Luxury' £166k Bat Houses at Gloucestershire M5 Junction Draw Criticism Monday, March 30, 2026 bats conservation gloucestershire infrastructure environment wildlife roadworks council funding protection Controversy has arisen over the £166,000 cost of constructing two “luxury” bat houses next to junction 10 of the M5 in Gloucestershire. These structures are part of a £372 million road upgrade project and are … Read More
Cheltenham’s Beloved Litter-Picking Legend Honoured Posthumously at 92 Friday, March 27, 2026 cheltenham legacy litterpicking community hero keepbritaintidy awards greatbritishspringclean volunteerism environment Derek Cole, a cherished Cheltenham grandfather known for his tireless litter-picking efforts, passed away just days before Christmas at the age of 92. Though he never learned of his latest accolade, his legacy lives on … Read More
Cheltenham's Litter-Picking Legend Derek Cole Honoured Posthumously at 92 Friday, March 27, 2026 cheltenham litter community volunteer legacy keepbritaintidy derekcole awards environment charity Derek Cole, a beloved Cheltenham great-grandfather and community legend, passed away just days before Christmas at the age of 92. Though he did not live to hear the news, Derek was posthumously honoured with the prestigious … Read More
Gloucestershire Approves Rollout of 20mph Speed Limits in Supported Communities Thursday, March 19, 2026 gloucestershire speedlimit roadsafety community traffic council transportation publichealth environment localgovernment sport Gloucestershire County Council has officially approved the introduction of 20mph speed limits across selected towns and villages in the county. The initiative, spearheaded by the council’s Liberal Democrat leadership, is part … Read More