UK’s Largest Wildlife Bridge to Open in Gloucestershire as Key Part of £460m Missing Link Project Saturday, February 21, 2026 wildlife bridge gloucestershire a417 cotswolds ecology infrastructure conservation nature transport A pioneering wildlife bridge, set to become the UK’s largest, is currently being constructed in Gloucestershire to support the £460 million A417 Missing Link project. This vital infrastructure aims to improve road … Read More
Sewage Crisis in Gloucestershire Villages: Streets Flooded Amid Housing Expansion Concerns Friday, February 20, 2026 sewage flooding gloucestershire twigworth innsworth longford infrastructure sewerage development pollution Residents in the Gloucestershire villages of Twigworth, Innsworth, and Longford are grappling with severe sewage flooding as their ageing sewerage systems collapse under the strain of substantial new housing developments. … Read More
Police Incident on M5 in Gloucestershire Causes Traffic Delays Friday, February 20, 2026 m5 gloucestershire police traffic incident congestion lane delays emergency motorway A police incident on the M5 in Gloucestershire has caused traffic congestion and delays. One of the three lanes was closed as emergency services attended the scene, resulting in slow-moving traffic and tailbacks. Drivers are …
Council Tax and Parking Fees Set to Increase as Gloucestershire Council Approves 2026/27 Budget Thursday, February 19, 2026 counciltax budget gloucestershire socialcare roads parking localgovernment infrastructure climate education Gloucestershire residents face higher council tax bills and increased charges for on-street parking and residential permits starting in April, following the approval of the county council’s budget for the 2026/27 financial … Read More
Council tax and parking charges rise as Gloucestershire County Council approves 2026/27 budget Thursday, February 19, 2026 counciltax budget gloucestershire roads socialcare parking localgovernment greenparty liberaldemocrats transport Starting April 2026, residents of Gloucestershire will face higher council tax bills, on-street parking fees, and residential permit charges following the approval of the county council’s budget for the 2026/27 financial … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham MP Champions East-West Split in Gloucestershire Council Reorganisation Thursday, February 19, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary cheltenham gloucester councils reorganisation community consultation governance Gloucestershire is currently considering a major shake-up of its local government structure, with residents invited to share their views on proposed changes. The Government is consulting on three options for reorganisation. … Read More