Thousands Demand Government Reverses Cuts to Neighbourhood Plan Funding Tuesday, November 11, 2025 neighbourhoodplans localism communityfunding governmentcuts housing localdevelopment planning petition ruralcommunities infrastructure Over 3,400 people have signed a petition calling on the Government to reverse recent cuts to funding designed to empower communities in shaping local development. James Derounian, a resident of Winchcombe, initiated the … Read More
Local Community Secures Future of Village Pub in Wiltshire Tuesday, June 3, 2025 wiltshire marstonmeysey pub community assetprotection localism heritage socialwellbeing rural conservation In the small village of Marston Meysey near Cricklade, Wiltshire, locals have successfully secured a protection order for their beloved pub, The Old Spotted Cow. Serving the community since 1820, this historic pub is one of … Read More
Historic Pub ‘The Goat’ Nominated for Protected Status Sunday, April 20, 2025 historic pub community preservation stonehouse council localism heritage gathering place sustainability The former Globe Inn, now known as The Goat, has been nominated for inclusion on the Register of Assets of Community Value by the Stonehouse Town Council. The move aims to safeguard the pub’s future and its significance … Read More