Man Ordered to Demolish Illegal Flats Built in Gloucester Barn Following Planning Appeal Rejection Wednesday, February 25, 2026 gloucester planning enforcement illegal flats barn appeal gypsy regulations demolition Sean Gorman, a resident of Severnside Farm in Walham, Gloucester, has been ordered to dismantle flats he constructed illegally within a barn on his agricultural land. Gloucester City Council found that the buildings violated … Read More
Barnwood Day Nursery Reopens with Positive Ofsted Rating Following Safeguarding Review Wednesday, February 25, 2026 barnwood partou ofsted nursery safeguarding childcare gloucester earlyyears education inspection Partou Barnwood Day Nursery in Gloucester has successfully turned around its operations following a temporary closure due to safeguarding concerns. After being closed for two weeks in October 2025 amid a police investigation, … Read More
Vandals Ruin Matson Rugby Pitches by Driving Vehicle Across Them Tuesday, February 24, 2026 vandalism rugby pitch damage gloucester matsonrfc sports grassroots community vandal sport Matson Rugby Football Club in Gloucester has been dealt a severe blow after vandals drove a vehicle across one of its rugby pitches, leaving deep tyre marks that have rendered the grass unusable. The damage was discovered on … Read More
Government Provides £15.5m Loan to Rescue Gloucester City Council from Financial Crisis Tuesday, February 24, 2026 gloucester council bailout loan funding localgovernment overspend recovery finance budget Gloucester City Council is set to receive a crucial £15.5 million loan from the Government after Labour ministers approved the financial rescue package for the struggling authority. This intervention is part of a broader … Read More
Greater Gloucester Plan Proposes 'Powerhouse Council' to Boost City and Surrounding Parishes Tuesday, February 24, 2026 localgovernment unitarycouncil gloucester reorganisation council parish democracy governance consultation community A transformative plan to create a “powerhouse” council for Gloucester has emerged as part of the local government reorganisation proposals in Gloucestershire. The government is currently consulting residents on … Read More
Gloucester Man Honors Late Friend by Running Half-Marathon Carrying a Washing Machine Tuesday, February 24, 2026 gloucester halfmarathon charity tribute ssnap washingmachine memorial fundraising running challenge sport Giles Tennick of Gloucester is preparing to undertake a truly unique half-marathon challenge: carrying a 30kg washing machine across 13 miles of city streets. This unusual feat is a tribute to his late friend Martin Realey, … Read More