Exclusive Rural Homes Allowed Under 'Grand Designs' Clause in Gloucestershire Thursday, April 24, 2025 gloucestershire rural homes grand designs nppf exceptional quality unique architecture planning In the idyllic countryside of Gloucestershire, a little-known loophole in planning laws, known as the ‘Grand Designs’ clause, is enabling the affluent to construct modern, lavish mansions. This exemption, detailed … Read More
Controversy Over Approval of Cattybrook Solar Farm Thursday, April 24, 2025 solar farm cattybrook gloucestershire energy residents councils countryside renewable environmental controversy Following a close vote, plans for a major solar farm in the countryside south of Gloucestershire have been granted planning permission, set to provide energy for approximately 18,000 homes annually. Despite local resistance, … Read More
A417 Closure: 10-Mile Diversion Route as Road to Shut for Hours Thursday, April 24, 2025 a417 closure diversion route gloucestershire missing link dual-carriageway birdlip national highways surfacing temporary traffic lights Gloucestershire is set for another overnight closure on a key section of the A417 as the Missing Link project advances. The project involves the construction of a new 3.4-mile dual-carriageway to replace the existing … Read More
Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Collision with Car in Cheltenham Wednesday, April 23, 2025 cheltenham motorcyclist car hospital collision gloucestershire police witnesses footage investigation A collision between a motorbike and a car in Cheltenham resulted in a man in his 30s being taken to the hospital for treatment. The incident occurred at the junction of Alma Close and Alma Road on Saturday morning (April 19), … Read More
Nigel Farage Aims for Reform UK Council Seat Gains in Gloucestershire Wednesday, April 23, 2025 nigel farage reform uk council seat gains election gloucestershire cheltenham forest of dean conservative party liberal democrats three-seat marginals Nigel Farage is optimistic about Reform UK’s potential council seat gains in Cheltenham, Gloucester, and the Forest of Dean. However, he refrains from specifying what number would constitute success for his party. … Read More
Neighbourhood Policing Figures Inflated in Gloucestershire Wednesday, April 23, 2025 gloucestershire policing neighbourhood police home office officers error data community accuracy Gloucestershire Constabulary has revised its neighbourhood policing figures downwards by 66% after an ‘administrative error’ resulted in an inflation of the official numbers of police officers on the beat. The … Read More