Gloucestershire Coal Mines Considered as Nuclear Waste Storage Site in the 1950s Friday, April 3, 2026 gloucestershire nuclear coalmines radioactive forestofdean 1950s protests mining contamination government In the 1950s, the British government seriously considered storing nuclear waste in disused coal mines across Gloucestershire. As the UK advanced its atomic energy and weapons programs, initial plans were approved to dispose … Read More
£20 Million Funding Boost Empowers Matson and Robinswood Residents to Transform Their Communities Sunday, March 29, 2026 matson robinswood gloucester funding regeneration community residents investment neighbourhood government Gloucester is set to receive a significant £20 million investment aimed at transforming the Matson and Robinswood neighborhoods over the next ten years. This funding comes from the Government’s Pride in Place programme, … Read More
Target to Build Over 16,400 Homes in Cheltenham Deemed 'Totally Unrealistic' Thursday, March 26, 2026 cheltenham housing development government localplan gloucestershire regeneration mp tewkesbury community Cheltenham faces significant challenges in meeting the Government’s ambitious housing target of building 16,420 homes over the next 20 years, prompting local leaders to label the goal as “totally … Read More
Rachel Reeves Outlines Targeted Support for UK Households Facing Rising Energy Bills Saturday, March 14, 2026 energy subsidies heatingoil ofgem pricecap inflation ukeconomy middleeast fuel government Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, has signaled forthcoming targeted assistance for households struggling with rising energy bills due to ongoing Middle East tensions. Speaking to The Times, Reeves emphasized that support will … Read More
Broken Street Lights Ignite Fresh Calls to End 'Fleecehold' Injustice Thursday, February 26, 2026 fleecehold freehold estate management charges homeowners legislation maintenance government gloucestershire A homeowner in Gloucestershire has voiced strong criticism of “fleeceholds” after broken street lights remained unrepaired for months, prompting renewed demands for government action to address this growing issue. … Read More
Broken Street Lights Highlight Urgent Need to Crack Down on ‘Fleeceholds’ Thursday, February 26, 2026 fleecehold freehold estates management charges homeowners gloucestershire legislation government maintenance A Gloucestershire homeowner has spoken out against the ongoing issue of “fleeceholds” after broken street lights on his estate remained unrepaired for months. The situation has reignited calls for government action to tackle … Read More