Parents and Pupils Unite Against Proposed Name Change for Historic Marling School in Stroud Wednesday, May 13, 2026 marling stroud education schoolname merger heritage grammar petition liftschools community A wave of opposition has surged among parents and pupils at Marling School, Stroud’s oldest secondary school, following proposals to rename the historic institution as part of a merger with Lift Schools, a national education … Read More
Parents and Pupils Reject Proposed Name Change for Historic Marling School in Stroud Wednesday, May 13, 2026 marling stroud school education namechange merger petition heritage community trust The proposed renaming of Marling School, Stroud’s oldest secondary school, has sparked strong opposition from parents and pupils alike. Established in 1887 and named after Sir Samuel Marling, who generously donated £10,000 … Read More
‘Shabby’ Streets in Cheltenham Town Centre Spark Legal Threat Against Council Tuesday, May 5, 2026 cheltenham highways council legal maintenance pavement civicsociety asphalt heritage repairs Gloucestershire County Council faces potential legal action over the deteriorating condition of Cheltenham’s town centre streets. The Cheltenham Civic Society has raised the alarm about the poor state of crucial public … Read More
Controversial Renovation on 'England's Prettiest Street' Sparks Renewed Outrage Monday, May 4, 2026 rosemarycottage bibury renovation heritage controversy cotswolds planning conservation construction architecture The ongoing redevelopment of Rosemary Cottage on Awkward Hill in Bibury, often hailed as England’s prettiest street, has reignited tensions between the property owner, local residents, and the council. Metin Dener, the … Read More
Controversial Renovation at 'England's Prettiest Street' Sparks New Outrage Monday, May 4, 2026 contamination development heritage bibury council construction cotswolds planning renovation locals Ongoing renovations at Rosemary Cottage, a historic Grade II-listed property on what is known as ‘England’s prettiest street’ in Bibury, have reignited local anger. Owner Metin Dener’s plans, including a large … Read More
Forest of Dean Biosphere Bid Could Gain Support if Ancient Commoning Rights Are Affirmed Sunday, May 3, 2026 forestdean commoning unesco biosphere rights sheepliaison conservation governance heritage community The Forest of Dean’s application for UNESCO biosphere reserve status has raised hopes and concerns alike, particularly among the local commoners. Their support may depend on reaffirming their ancient rights and reinstating … Read More