Council Chief Resigns, Decries “Outrageous” Target of 13,200 New Homes Tuesday, April 14, 2026 resignation housing localgovernment forestofdean greenparty planning council opposition development politics Sid Phelps, Green Party councillor and former property and projects lead at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned amid mounting frustration with government-imposed housing targets and political opposition within his … Read More
Cheers as Cirencester’s Beloved Twelve Bells Pub Saved from Conversion Plans Monday, April 13, 2026 cirencester pub community planning conservation cotswold heritage opposition localgovernment preservation A wave of relief and applause filled the public gallery as Cotswold District Council rejected plans to convert the beloved Twelve Bells pub in Lewis Lane into a residential home with an accompanying bed and breakfast. The … Read More
Calls to Keep Three Counties or Mercia Combined Authority Option Open Sunday, April 12, 2026 gloucestershire devolution combinedauthority tewkesbury westofengland mercia threecounties localgovernment identity council A Gloucestershire council is urging that the possibility of joining a Three Counties or Mercia combined authority remains under consideration amid ongoing devolution talks. As local government reorganises across England, new … Read More
Calls to Keep Three Counties or Mercia Combined Authority Option Alive in Gloucestershire Devolution Talks Sunday, April 12, 2026 gloucestershire devolution combinedauthority mercia threecounties localgovernment tewkesbury westofengland councils regionalidentity A Gloucestershire council is urging that the option of joining a Three Counties or Mercia combined authority remain part of the conversation amid ongoing devolution talks. As local government reorganisation continues across … Read More
Calls to Keep Three Counties or Mercia Combined Authority Option Alive Sunday, April 12, 2026 gloucestershire devolution combinedauthority mercia threecounties localgovernment westofengland tewkesbury councils identity Gloucestershire council leaders are urging that the possibility of joining a Three Counties or Mercia combined authority remains on the discussion table amid ongoing local government reorganisation. With powers set to be … Read More
Gloucestershire Councillor Brands Bristol 'Mordor' and Champions 'The Shire' Alliance Friday, April 10, 2026 gloucestershire bristol devolution weca herefordshire worcestershire localgovernment councillors tolkien threecounties In the ongoing debate over Gloucestershire’s local government reorganisation, a striking comparison emerged as a councillor likened Bristol to the dark and foreboding realm of Mordor from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the … Read More