Council Leaders Contemplate Reaching Out to Virgin Media Founder Richard Branson Amid Frustration Over Cheltenham Work Delays Monday, September 15, 2025 cheltenham virginmedia richardbranson infrastructure delays council communications construction localgovernment frustration Council leaders in Cheltenham are contemplating sending a direct letter to Virgin Media founder Richard Branson, expressing their growing frustration over persistent delays in infrastructure work led by the company. Local … Read More
'People Pushed Into Overdrafts' by Council Tax Charge Error Sparks Calls for Chief's Resignation Monday, September 8, 2025 forestofdean counciltax overdrafts billingerror refunds localgovernment publicfinance financialstress accountability residents Residents in the Forest of Dean district have been left struggling financially after a council tax billing error resulted in unexpected charges. Many affected individuals report being pushed into overdrafts due to the sudden, … Read More
Man Ordered to Remove Facilities for Equestrian Business in Scenic Rural Area Friday, September 5, 2025 equestrian business rural zoning regulations facilities landuse countryside compliance localgovernment A man operating an equestrian business in a beautiful rural location has been informed that his facilities are not permitted under current local zoning laws. Authorities have told him that he may have to dismantle the … Read More
Cotswolds Expresses Deep Concerns Over Housing Targets Thursday, August 28, 2025 cotswolds housing planning council community development landuse concerns targets localgovernment The Cotswolds community has voiced serious concerns regarding the region’s proposed housing targets. The council leader emphasized that a recent letter addressing the issue “ignores the central point of our …
Concerns Raised Over Party Venue in Proposed Leckhampton Scout Hut Replacement Monday, August 25, 2025 leckhampton scout partyvenue planning community noise residents development localgovernment facilities Local authorities are currently deliberating a proposal to replace the existing Scout hut in Leckhampton. While the project aims to provide modern facilities for Scouts, nearby residents have expressed concerns, particularly … Read More
Gloucestershire Should Align with Worcestershire, Not Bristol, Says MP Sunday, August 24, 2025 gloucestershire worcestershire bristol combinedauthority westofengland devolution localgovernment cameronthomas tewkesbury regionalpartnership Tewkesbury MP Cameron Thomas has voiced strong opposition to Gloucestershire joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), which centers around Bristol. Instead, he advocates for the county to collaborate with … Read More