Concerns Rise Over Unauthorised Developments in the Cotswolds Amid Planning Enforcement Backlog Thursday, April 9, 2026 cotswolds planning enforcement backlog development council staffing housing regulation compliance Concerns are mounting that unauthorised developments in the Cotswolds may be going unchecked as the district grapples with a significant backlog of over 680 live planning enforcement cases reported last month. The Cotswold … Read More
Controversy as Cirencester’s Twelve Bells Pub Faces Conversion Plans Wednesday, April 8, 2026 pub cirencester planning community heritage housing conservation social opposition development The iconic Twelve Bells pub in Lewis Lane, Cirencester, a cherished community hub in the Cotswolds, is at the center of a heated debate. Owner Hywel James has applied to Cotswold District Council for permission to convert the … Read More
Gloucester Named UK’s Best City for Remote Working Saturday, April 4, 2026 gloucester remotework entrepreneurship broadband countryside startups coworking housing history wildlife Gloucester has been crowned the UK’s top city for remote working, thanks to its affordable housing, appealing city centre, and easy access to beautiful countryside for relaxing midday breaks. A comprehensive study by payment … Read More
Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean Becoming Commuter Hub Amid Influx of Bristolians Saturday, April 4, 2026 forestofdean commuting housing infrastructure congestion bristolians localplan development transport lydney Concerns are mounting that towns and villages across the Forest of Dean are evolving into “commuter dormitories” as house prices rise and traffic congestion worsens, particularly since the tolls were removed from the Severn … Read More
Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean Becoming Commuter Dormitories Amid Bristolians’ Influx Saturday, April 4, 2026 forestofdean commuting housing infrastructure traffic development bristol planning transportation community sport Concerns are mounting that towns and villages in the Forest of Dean are increasingly becoming commuter dormitories. This shift has been driven by rising house prices and worsening traffic congestion, especially following the … Read More
Forest of Dean MP Opposes Controversial Plans for Two New Towns with Over 10,000 Homes Thursday, April 2, 2026 housing development infrastructure forestofdean redmarley churcham localplan mpopposition community affordablehousing A significant housing proposal in Gloucestershire has sparked strong opposition from Forest of Dean MP Matt Bishop. The plan calls for two new towns, aiming to deliver a total of 13,200 homes over the next two decades. … Read More