Villagers Alarmed as Years of Construction Threaten to Ruin 'England’s Prettiest Street' Thursday, December 11, 2025 bibury cotswolds arlingtonrow heritage conservation construction disruption listedbuilding community environment The tranquil village of Bibury in the Cotswolds, renowned worldwide for Arlington Row—often hailed as England’s prettiest street—is facing a growing crisis. Residents are deeply concerned that years of persistent construction … Read More
Fears Mount Over Damage to England’s Prettiest Street Amid Years of Disruption Thursday, December 11, 2025 bibury cotswolds arlingtonrow construction heritage disruption listedbuilding planning conservation community Residents of Bibury, a charming village in the Cotswolds home to the famous Arlington Row—hailed as England’s prettiest street—are expressing deep concerns that years of ongoing construction are seriously damaging their … Read More
No Panic for Gloucester History Festival’s Spring Weekend Despite City Council’s Finance Woes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester history festival blackfriars priory englishheritage citycouncil finance heritage venue Gloucester History Festival’s eagerly anticipated spring weekend remains on track despite the City Council’s recent financial challenges. Last week, the council announced it will be giving up its lease on Blackfriars Priory— … Read More
'No panic' for Gloucester History Festival's spring weekend despite City Council's financial challenges Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester history festival blackfriars priory englishheritage citycouncil heritage venue community Gloucester History Festival’s eagerly anticipated spring weekend remains on course despite the City Council’s ongoing financial difficulties. Last week, the council announced it would be giving up its lease of Blackfriars … Read More
Public Consultation Opens on Future of Cheltenham’s Historic Francis Close Hall Amid £14m Repair Costs Monday, December 8, 2025 francisclosehall universityofgloucestershire cheltenham heritage education campus accessibility community conservation consultation The University of Gloucestershire is inviting the public to share their views on the future of Francis Close Hall, a treasured Cheltenham landmark facing urgent repairs estimated at £14 million. This Grade II*-listed … Read More
Villagers Celebrate Rejection of Solar Farm Bid Amid Concerns Over Severn Vale Development Thursday, December 4, 2025 severnvale solarfarm renewableenergy planning environment biodiversity heritage community development farming The rejection of a proposed solar farm in the Severn Vale by Stroud District Council sparked applause from villagers who fear the area is being treated as a development “dumping ground.” PACE Tribute Energy Ltd had planned a … Read More