Gloucestershire Councillor Compares Bristol to ‘Mordor’ and Endorses Three Counties Alliance Friday, April 10, 2026 gloucestershire bristol devolution weca tewkesbury council threecounties localgovernment cider politics In a heated debate over Gloucestershire’s devolution future, a councillor sparked controversy by likening Bristol to the dark land of Mordor from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. The discussion centers on whether … Read More
Concerns Over Rising Backlog in Cotswolds Planning Enforcement Cases Thursday, April 9, 2026 cotswolds planning enforcement backlog development council staffing housing regulation localgovernment There are growing fears that unauthorized developments may be slipping through the cracks in the Cotswolds due to an increasing backlog of planning enforcement cases. As of last month, Cotswold District Council was managing … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Unchecked Planning Breaches in the Cotswolds Amid Backlog Crisis Thursday, April 9, 2026 cotswolds planning enforcement backlog council development staffing regulation housing localgovernment Worries are mounting that unauthorised developments could be slipping through the cracks in the Cotswolds, as the local council grapples with a significant backlog of planning enforcement cases. As of last month, Cotswold … Read More
Community Fights Plan to Convert Cirencester’s Beloved Pub into Residence Wednesday, April 8, 2026 cirencester pubs planning community heritage conservation b&b residential localgovernment cotswolds The future of the Twelve Bells, a cherished pub in Cirencester’s Lewis Lane, is under intense debate after plans were submitted to convert it into a residential property with a bed and breakfast outbuilding. Hywel James has … Read More
Cotswold Council Criticized for £800 Drone Purchase That's Now Grounded Tuesday, April 7, 2026 cotswold council drone taxpayers regulations communications controversy localgovernment publicspending compliance Cotswold District Council (CDC) has come under scrutiny after spending nearly £800 of taxpayers' money on a drone that is currently not in use due to new, stricter regulations. Purchased in 2023 to enhance communication … Read More
Growing Debate Over the Creation of a 'Greater Gloucester' Unitary Authority Tuesday, April 7, 2026 gloucester unitary localgovernment gloucestershire reorganisation councils greatergloucester norfolk ipswich cheltenham The recent moves by the UK Government to reorganise local councils have sparked renewed debate about the potential creation of a ‘Greater Gloucester’ unitary authority. Across England, ministers are dismantling … Read More