Concerns Rise Over Proposed 400-Home Development Threatening Cotswolds’ ‘Northern Gateway’ Tuesday, May 19, 2026 mickleton cotswolds development housing infrastructure urbansprawl planning affordablehousing environment council Plans to build over 400 homes in Mickleton, a village near Chipping Campden known as the “northern gateway to the Cotswolds,” have sparked significant local opposition amid fears of urban sprawl and inadequate … Read More
Little Soap Company Honoured with Prestigious Royal Award for Sustainability Saturday, May 9, 2026 sustainability entrepreneurship soap business awards royal environment uk bcorp ecofriendly Emma Heathcote-James, founder of the Little Soap Company, is “thrilled” to receive the coveted Sustainable Development accolade at the 2026 King’s Awards for Enterprise. What began as a hobby in her … Read More
Little Soap Company Honoured with King’s Prestigious Sustainable Development Award Saturday, May 9, 2026 sustainability soap entrepreneurship ecofriendly royalaward bcorpcertified carbonnegative naturalproducts ukbusiness environment Emma Heathcote-James, founder of the Little Soap Company, is celebrating a remarkable achievement after her eco-conscious business received the Sustainable Development award at the 2026 King’s Awards for Enterprise. Starting … Read More
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