‘A Postcode Lottery’: Concerns Grow Over Rural Gloucestershire Being Overlooked in Road Safety Plans Wednesday, June 24, 2026 gloucestershire roadsafety speedwatch community20s rural conservative liberaldemocrats traffic funding campaign Calls are mounting to reinstate funding for Gloucestershire’s community speed watch program, which was quietly scrapped earlier this year to support the rollout of 20mph speed limits across the county. With only around 40 of … Read More
Plans to Transfer Schools and College Approved, Sparking Hope for Vital Revamp Wednesday, June 17, 2026 education schools foresthigh greenshawtrust berkeleygreen academy revamp funding cinderford infrastructure The announcement of plans to transfer management of two schools and a technical college has been widely welcomed, igniting hopes for a government-backed revamp of Forest High School in Cinderford. The South Gloucestershire … Read More
M5 Junction 10 Upgrade Cost Surges to Over £400 Million Thursday, June 11, 2026 m5 cheltenham infrastructure transport development goldenvalley construction funding housing jobs The cost of upgrading Junction 10 of the M5 near Cheltenham has escalated significantly, rising from an estimated £250 million six years ago to over £400 million in 2026. Gloucestershire County Council has approved the … Read More
Stroud Lido Set to Reopen as Council Approves Additional £276,000 for Urgent Repairs Friday, June 5, 2026 stroud lido council repairs swimming funding community recreation outdoorpool stratfordpark Stroud’s cherished Stratford Park Lido, which had been at risk of closure, is on course to welcome swimmers again this summer following a decisive move by Stroud District Council. During an extraordinary council meeting, … Read More
Stroud Lido Repair Delays May Push Opening to Mid-August with Possible Season Extension Friday, May 29, 2026 stroud lido stratfordpark repairs reopening council funding swimming lifeguards community Stroud District Council has released a detailed update regarding the repair schedule for Stratford Park Lido, indicating that the outdoor pool may not reopen until mid-August 2026. The council is committed to delivering the … Read More
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Faces Backlash for Offering Unpaid Trainee Role as Ideal Career Start Tuesday, May 26, 2026 conservation volunteering gloucestershire charity wildlife trainee unpaid funding careers opportunity Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust (GWT) has come under scrutiny after advertising an unpaid voluntary position described as the “perfect opportunity” for those aspiring to launch a career in UK conservation. The … Read More