Mapped: The Gloucestershire areas earmarked for 43,000 new homes amid plans for new towns and green belt development Tuesday, December 2, 2025 gloucestershire housing development greenbelt newtowns planning consultation transport employment community Residents in Gloucestershire are being invited to provide feedback on an ambitious strategic plan that could see over 43,000 new homes built across Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Tewkesbury over the next two decades. The … Read More
Gloucestershire Council Considers Changing Payment Provider After 17,000 Double Tax Charges Tuesday, December 2, 2025 gloucestershire council tax payment doublecharge bankingerror publica communication refund finance The Forest of Dean District Council in Gloucestershire is considering ending its contract with its third-party payment provider after a serious error resulted in more than 17,000 residents being double-charged for council tax … Read More
A436 Road Safety Concerns Lead to Calls for Speed Limit Reduction Tuesday, December 2, 2025 a436 roadsafety speedlimit cotswolds accidents gloucestershire traffic community petoition fatalities Over 100 local residents have joined forces to call for a reduction in the speed limit on the A436, a busy route running through the Cotswolds, following two tragic fatalities this year. The road connects Bourton-on-the-Water … Read More
Bourton-on-the-Water Coach Ban Considered Amid Overtourism Concerns Tuesday, December 2, 2025 bourton overtourism coaches gloucestershire traffic anpr parking tro cotswolds parishcouncil Gloucestershire County Council is considering measures to tackle overtourism in Bourton-on-the-Water by potentially banning coaches from key village roads. The charming Cotswold village, often called the “Venice of the … Read More
Overturned Vehicle Causes Traffic Delays on M5 Near Gloucestershire Services Monday, December 1, 2025 m5 gloucestershire accident overturned traffic motorway emergency services delay incident An overturned vehicle has caused substantial traffic delays on the M5 motorway near a service area in Gloucestershire. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, working to clear the vehicle and restore normal …
Woman Assaulted in Broad Daylight in Cirencester Monday, December 1, 2025 assault cirencester police investigation victim attack crime gloucestershire witness cherrytreedrive A woman was assaulted in broad daylight in Cirencester when another woman punched her in the face over the weekend. The incident occurred on Cherry Tree Drive around 12:40 pm on Sunday, November 30. Police were promptly … Read More