MP Opposes Controversial Plan for Massive New Housing Developments on A417 and A40 Thursday, April 2, 2026 housing development forestofdean infrastructure localplan mpopposition gloucestershire community affordablehousing planning Forest of Dean MP Matt Bishop has firmly opposed proposed plans to build two new towns totaling over 5,500 homes in Gloucestershire. The developments, aimed at meeting a substantial housing target of 13,200 homes, would see … Read More
Gloucestershire Advocates for Its Own Strategic Authority Amid Devolution Debate Thursday, April 2, 2026 gloucestershire devolution strategicauthority weca bristol localgovernment council partnerships mercia governance Gloucestershire is asserting its capability to form its own strategic authority, rejecting proposals to merge into a Bristol-centric partnership or join councils with northern neighbors such as Herefordshire and … Read More
Gloucestershire Advocates for Independent Strategic Authority Thursday, April 2, 2026 gloucestershire devolution strategicauthority localgovernment weca bristol mercia countycouncil autonomy regionalgovernance Gloucestershire is poised to assert its autonomy by establishing its own strategic authority, rather than joining a partnership dominated by Bristol or aligning with northern neighbours Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This … Read More
Cotswolds Village to Host Peter Phillips’ Royal Wedding at All Saints Church Wednesday, April 1, 2026 cotswolds peterphillips royalwedding kemble gloucestershire allsaintschurch royalfamily harrietsperling gatcombepark royalascot Peter Phillips, son of the Princess Royal, is set to marry his fiancée Harriet Sperling in a private summer wedding at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 6, marking a … Read More
Donald Trump Claims King Charles Would Have Supported War Against Iran Wednesday, April 1, 2026 trump kingcharles iran usmilitary raf gloucestershire keirstarmer middleeast warfare diplomacy Former US President Donald Trump has made a striking claim that King Charles would have supported a war against Iran, describing the monarch as a “friend” and a “great gentleman.” Speaking to The Telegraph ahead of King … Read More
Eve of Season Blow for Gloucestershire as All-Rounder Charlesworth to Leave at End of Summer Wednesday, April 1, 2026 gloucestershire charlesworth cricket countychampionship allrounder vitalityblast departures contracts playerdevelopment 2026season sport Gloucestershire County Cricket Club has announced that promising all-rounder Ben Charlesworth will leave at the end of the 2026 season. After lengthy contract negotiations, the 25-year-old has decided to move on following the … Read More