Gloucestershire Village Greenlit for 24-Home Development Despite Flooding Concerns Thursday, March 12, 2026 dymock housing affordable planning flooding environment canal gloucestershire development community Plans to build 24 homes in the Gloucestershire village of Dymock have received approval from the Forest of Dean District Council, despite concerns raised about potential flooding and environmental impacts. The proposed … Read More
Cheltenham Rough Sleeper Tents Relocate Nearby After Council Enforcement Sunday, March 8, 2026 homelessness cheltenham roughsleeping council enforcement support cavendishhouse publichealth community housing Tents housing rough sleepers, recently cleared from Cheltenham’s Promenade, have reappeared just 100 yards away in the churchyard of Cheltenham Minster St Mary’s. The initial removal was carried out by Cheltenham Borough … Read More
Gloucester Launches Public Consultations to Curb Rogue Landlords and Regulate HMOs Thursday, March 5, 2026 hmos gloucester landlords housing consultation licensing regulation tenants community planning Gloucester City Council has initiated two public consultations inviting residents, landlords, tenants, businesses, and community groups to share their views on new measures aimed at addressing the rise of rogue landlords and … Read More
Gloucester Cracks Down on Rogue Landlords with Plans to Regulate HMOs Thursday, March 5, 2026 gloucester hmos housing landlords regulation community licensing planning consultation tenants Gloucester City Council has launched two important consultations inviting residents, landlords, tenants, businesses, and community groups to share their views on tackling rogue landlords and improving private rented housing … Read More
Cotswold Councillor's 'Affordable Housing for Poor People' Remark Sparks Backlash Wednesday, March 4, 2026 cotswold council housing affordable politics community apology socialhousing language controversy A recent remark by a Cotswold councillor referring to affordable housing as being for “poor people” has ignited calls for a public apology and raised concerns about outdated and stigmatizing language. During a … Read More
Woman Endures Eight-Year Struggle to Access Her Own Front Door Saturday, February 21, 2026 disability accessibility housing grant adaptations council wheelchair advocacy compensation exclusion Amie Greenfaery, 45, from the Cotswolds, embarked on what should have been a straightforward move closer to her husband’s workplace in 2017. However, what promised to be a simple process of adapting her new home for … Read More