Council Chief Resigns Over ‘Outrageous’ 13,200 Homes Target Amid Local Plan Controversy Tuesday, April 14, 2026 council resignation housing localplan greenparty development government opposition reorganisation forestofdean Green Party Councillor Sid Phelps, property and projects portfolio holder at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned in protest, citing exhaustion from “doing the Government’s dirty work” and recent opposition from a … Read More
Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean Becoming Commuter Hub Amid Influx of Bristolians Saturday, April 4, 2026 forestofdean commuting housing infrastructure congestion bristolians localplan development transport lydney Concerns are mounting that towns and villages across the Forest of Dean are evolving into “commuter dormitories” as house prices rise and traffic congestion worsens, particularly since the tolls were removed from the Severn … Read More
MP Opposes Controversial Plan for Massive New Housing Developments on A417 and A40 Thursday, April 2, 2026 housing development forestofdean infrastructure localplan mpopposition gloucestershire community affordablehousing planning Forest of Dean MP Matt Bishop has firmly opposed proposed plans to build two new towns totaling over 5,500 homes in Gloucestershire. The developments, aimed at meeting a substantial housing target of 13,200 homes, would see … Read More
Forest of Dean MP Opposes Controversial Plans for Two New Towns with Over 10,000 Homes Thursday, April 2, 2026 housing development infrastructure forestofdean redmarley churcham localplan mpopposition community affordablehousing A significant housing proposal in Gloucestershire has sparked strong opposition from Forest of Dean MP Matt Bishop. The plan calls for two new towns, aiming to deliver a total of 13,200 homes over the next two decades. … Read More
Target to Build Over 16,400 Homes in Cheltenham Deemed 'Totally Unrealistic' Thursday, March 26, 2026 cheltenham housing development government localplan gloucestershire regeneration mp tewkesbury community Cheltenham faces significant challenges in meeting the Government’s ambitious housing target of building 16,420 homes over the next 20 years, prompting local leaders to label the goal as “totally … Read More
Brimscombe Port Set for Temporary Use as Stroud Council Approves Budget and Tax Increase Wednesday, February 25, 2026 brimscombe stroud council budget tax development funding redevelopment climate localplan Stroud District Council has approved a budget for the upcoming financial year that includes a £10,000 allocation to explore temporary uses for the historic Brimscombe Port site. This inland port, dating back to the 1780s, is … Read More