Shire Hall Denies Institutional Racism as Council Chief Commits to Equality and Respect Monday, July 28, 2025 gloucestershire council racism equality inclusion fireservice diversity respect community leadership Gloucestershire County Council rejects the notion that it is institutionally racist, with civic leaders reaffirming their commitment to fostering an environment of equality and respect for all. Concerns about potential racism … Read More
Motorway Service Stations Near Gloucestershire Ranked Top Two in the UK Monday, July 28, 2025 motorway services gloucestershire strensham leighdelamere m5 m4 travel ranking amenities Two motorway service stations near Gloucestershire have been named the best in the UK, according to a recent analysis by Webuyanycar. Strensham Roadchef on the M5 in Worcestershire scored an impressive 80.8 out of 100, while … Read More
Gloucestershire's Roads in Crisis as Council Moves to Secure £192m Resurfacing Contract Monday, July 28, 2025 gloucestershire roads potholes resurfacing council contract politics infrastructure climate maintenance Gloucestershire’s roads are once again at the center of a heated debate as county leaders prepare to secure a new £192 million resurfacing contract aimed at tackling widespread road damage. The Liberal Democrat-led … Read More
Massive Fire Destroys Hay Bales, Horse Box, and Stables in Gloucestershire Sunday, July 27, 2025 fire stables hay horsebox gloucestershire heathfield emergency blaze rescue investigation A devastating fire broke out late Friday night, engulfing stables, 200 hay bales, a horse box, and a shipping container in flames visible from miles away. Firefighters fought the blaze for hours to bring it under control. The … Read More
Japanese Knotweed Hotspots in Gloucestershire for 2025 Reveal Hundreds of Sightings Sunday, July 27, 2025 japaneseknotweed invasivespecies gloucestershire hotspots environet property identification treatment environment defra As the Japanese knotweed growing season gains momentum, invasive plant specialist Environet has released the latest hotspot map for Gloucestershire in 2025. According to updated data, there have been 628 confirmed sightings … Read More
Beavers ‘Employed’ to Combat Flooding in Forest of Dean Sunday, July 27, 2025 beavers flooding forestofdean storm watermanagement biodiversity habitat renaturalisation gloucestershire conservation Beavers are playing a crucial role in natural flood prevention efforts in the Forest of Dean. Following the severe flooding in Lydney during Storm Bert in November 2024, local authorities have been exploring innovative ways … Read More