Gloucestershire Royal Hospital to Upgrade Backup Power System Thursday, April 9, 2026 hospital backup generators power gloucester upgrade energy infrastructure health planning Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is set to enhance its backup power infrastructure following approval from Gloucester City Council planners. The hospital, located off Great Western Road, urgently needs to replace two of its … Read More
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Approved for Critical Backup Power Upgrade Thursday, April 9, 2026 backup generators hospital gloucester power energy upgrade planning infrastructure safety Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is set to undergo a crucial upgrade to its backup power system, ensuring reliable energy supply during power outages. The hospital’s energy centre, located off Great Western Road in Gloucester, … 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
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Considered for Long-Term Solution Friday, April 3, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge viaduct lydbrook gloucestershire herefordshire footbridge railway heritage infrastructure A new bridge could provide a lasting solution to reopen a vital footpath over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, which links Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, has long been a … 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