Private Flying Club Airport Faces Sale Amid Housing Demand Debate Monday, June 30, 2025 aviation airport gloucester housing development council jobs property sale planning Gloucestershire’s Staverton Airport, often criticized as little more than a “private flying club” and lacking in substantial air traffic, is at the center of a heated debate over whether it should be sold for housing … Read More
Cheltenham Extends Groundbreaking Crime Prevention Scheme Friday, June 27, 2025 cheltenham crime organisedcrime communitysafety localpolicy housing clearholdbuild antisocialbehaviour homeoffice publicsafety Cheltenham Borough Council has extended a pioneering initiative designed to combat organised crime and enhance community wellbeing. The project focuses on The Moors, the first area in Gloucestershire to be included in the … Read More
Fresh Bid to Demolish Outdated 11-Storey Tower Block in Gloucester Thursday, June 26, 2025 gloucester claphamcourt housing demolition development community homes planning affordable consultation A renewed proposal seeks to demolish Gloucester’s only 11-storey tower block, Clapham Court on Alvin Street, and replace it with a new development of family homes and community facilities. The aging building, over 60 … Read More
Young Voters Frustrated as High Taxes Fund Pensioners While Homeownership Remains Out of Reach Tuesday, June 24, 2025 youth housing taxes pensions demographics policy inequality onward government future A leading political think tank has issued a stark warning: young Britons are increasingly disillusioned with government policies as they face rising barriers to homeownership and starting families. Meanwhile, their tax … Read More
Approval Imminent for 525-Home Development in Charfield Despite Over 400 Objections Monday, June 23, 2025 charfield housing development planning southgloucestershire infrastructure affordablehousing transportation heritage community sport Plans to build 525 homes in the South Gloucestershire village of Charfield are set to be approved despite receiving over 400 objections from residents. The proposed Pennymeads estate would expand Charfield’s boundaries to the … Read More
Cheltenham Council Approves Modern Home in Historic Garden Amidst Conservation Concerns Monday, June 23, 2025 cheltenham pittville conservation planning architecture development heritage regency housing controversy Cheltenham Borough Council has approved a contentious application to build a contemporary two-storey, four-bedroom detached house within the garden of The Garden House on West Drive. Despite concerns from local residents and … Read More