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
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
Nigel Farage Declines Tory Debate Challenge over Council Finances Amid Reform UK Leaflets 'Misinformation' Concerns Wednesday, April 23, 2025 nigel farage tory debate reform uk council finances misinformation gloucestershire propaganda election taxpayers services Nigel Farage has declined the Conservatives' challenge to debate Shire Hall’s finances amidst concerns over “misinformation” in Reform UK election propaganda leaflets. The Tory finance chief, Lynden Stowe, has called out the … 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