Gloucester Plans Crackdown on Houses in Multiple Occupation Sunday, December 7, 2025 gloucester hmo licensing housing regulations council safety community planning tenants Gloucester City Council is preparing to tighten regulations on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) amid growing concerns over safety and anti-social behaviour. HMOs are properties where three or more people from different … Read More
Calls Intensify to Ban Uber in the Cotswolds Over Concerns from Local Taxi Drivers Monday, December 1, 2025 uber cotswolds taxi licensing regulation council privatehire competition geofencing cabbies Taxi drivers in the Cotswold District are urging local authorities to block the Uber app from operating in their area, citing fierce competition from drivers licensed hundreds of miles away. Licensed cabbies claim that Uber … Read More
Cheltenham Prepares for Major November Meeting with Enhanced Safety, Facilities, and Transport Controls Wednesday, November 12, 2025 cheltenham racing safety transport hospitality community policing eventmanagement antisocialbehaviour licensing Cheltenham Racecourse is set to welcome over 30,000 visitors for the upcoming November Meeting, taking place from Friday, November 14, through Sunday, November 16. This prestigious event not only highlights the town’s rich … Read More
Huge Fine Imposed on Taxi Company for Operating Without a License Thursday, November 6, 2025 taxi privatehire licensing cheltenham fine enforcement prosecution regulation safety transport Victor Whitham of Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, has been fined for operating private hire vehicles without the necessary license. On Monday, October 27, he pleaded guilty to conducting private hire bookings without a … Read More
New Wedding Venue with Unique 'Natural Pool' Seeks Midnight License Sunday, September 14, 2025 wedding venue licensing midnight naturalpool event celebration open day guests reception A new wedding venue featuring a stunning natural pool is making waves as it seeks permission to operate until midnight. The venue’s management is applying for an extended license to accommodate late-night celebrations, … Read More
Cheltenham Music Festival Faces Potential Cancellation Amid Safety and Noise Issues Friday, August 22, 2025 cheltenham music festival licensing safety noise concerns event cancellation security The upcoming Cheltenham Tribute Festival is under threat of cancellation as licensing authorities raise serious concerns over public safety and noise levels. Scheduled to take place in just two days, the event’s future now … Read More