Thousands Demand Government Reverses Cuts to Neighbourhood Plan Funding Tuesday, November 11, 2025 neighbourhoodplans localism communityfunding governmentcuts housing localdevelopment planning petition ruralcommunities infrastructure Over 3,400 people have signed a petition calling on the Government to reverse recent cuts to funding designed to empower communities in shaping local development. James Derounian, a resident of Winchcombe, initiated the … Read More
Inspectors Urge Withdrawal of Stroud’s 12,000-Home Plan Over M5 Junction Concerns Friday, November 7, 2025 stroud localplan m5 junction12 junction14 housing infrastructure planning highways development Stroud District Council has been advised by Government-appointed inspectors to withdraw their ambitious blueprint to build 12,000 new homes, due to unresolved concerns about the capacity of M5 motorway junctions 12 and 14. … Read More
‘Deprivation Doughnut’ Concerns Raised Over New Towns Plan in Forest of Dean Thursday, November 6, 2025 housing development forestofdean deprivation newtowns planning community gloucestershire council infrastructure Local leaders and community representatives have voiced significant concerns over plans to build two new towns in West Gloucestershire, warning that the developments could create a “deprivation doughnut” effect in … Read More
New Multi-Storey Car Park and Cycle Hub Approved Near Temple Meads – But Cyclists Face Possible Access Ban Wednesday, November 5, 2025 templemeads cycling transport infrastructure bristol planning regeneration safety cyclehub carpark Plans for a new multi-storey car park and cycle hub next to Temple Meads train station have been approved, marking a key step forward in the ongoing regeneration of Bristol’s Southern Gateway. The development, unanimously … Read More
Over 60 Miles Resurfaced and 40,000 Road Defects Repaired in Gloucestershire Wednesday, November 5, 2025 gloucestershire resurfacing roadworks highways infrastructure safety communication publicrealm repairs council Since the Liberal Democrats assumed control at Shire Hall, Gloucestershire has seen over 60 miles of roads resurfaced and 40,000 critical highway safety defects repaired. These significant improvements were highlighted at the … Read More
Over 60 Miles of Roads Resurfaced and 40,000 Safety Defects Fixed in Gloucestershire Wednesday, November 5, 2025 gloucestershire roadworks resurfacing infrastructure highways repairs communication publicrealm safety council Since the Liberal Democrats assumed leadership at Shire Hall, Gloucestershire has seen significant improvements in its road infrastructure, with over 60 miles of roads resurfaced and 40,000 hazardous road defects repaired. … Read More