Three Choirs Festival and Other Events Face Funding Cuts as Gloucester Council Halves Festivals Budget Thursday, January 22, 2026 gloucester festivals funding threechoirs culture budgetcuts council events arts financialcrisis Gloucester City Council is set to cut its festivals and events budget by more than half, placing funding for key cultural events like the renowned Three Choirs Festival in jeopardy. This reduction comes as the council seeks … Read More
Smaller Five Acres Leisure Centre Plans Approved Despite Community Concerns Thursday, January 22, 2026 fiveacres forestofdean leisurecentre community redevelopment funding phasedconstruction sportsfacilities council berryhill sport The Forest of Dean District Council has approved scaled-back plans for a new leisure centre at Five Acres, moving forward amid concerns over funding deadlines and community expectations. Originally granted £9.2 million in … Read More
Smaller Five Acres Leisure Centre Plans Approved Amid Deadline Concerns Thursday, January 22, 2026 fiveacres forestofdean leisurecentre council development phasing community sports funding recreation sport New plans for a scaled-down but urgently needed leisure centre in the Forest of Dean have received council approval despite concerns about looming deadlines. Forest of Dean District Council is set to press ahead with building … Read More
Gloucestershire Airport Sale Faces January Deadline Amid Public Debate Over Future Use Saturday, January 17, 2026 gloucestershire airport sale horizonaero council development hospital funding staverton community The sale of Gloucestershire Airport at Staverton is approaching a critical January 31 deadline, as Cheltenham Borough and Gloucester City Councils prepare contingency plans amid growing public debate. The 375-acre site, … Read More
Gloucestershire Airport Sale Approaches January Deadline Amid Public Debate Over Future Use Saturday, January 17, 2026 airport sale gloucestershire horizon council hospital development funding community staverton The proposed sale of Gloucestershire Airport is set to meet a critical January 31 deadline, yet uncertainty lingers among local residents and council leaders. Cheltenham Borough and Gloucester City Councils are moving forward … Read More
Budget Cuts Raise Concerns Over Council’s Commitment to Climate Goals Ahead of 2030 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 climate sustainability budget netzero emissions council ecology environment funding gloucestershire Plans to reduce sustainability budgets by £200,000 have ignited debate over Gloucestershire County Council’s dedication to meeting its climate change commitments. The council, responsible for an annual carbon footprint … Read More