Gloucester Street Nicknamed 'Little Beirut' Following Installation of Large Concrete Barriers to Prevent Illegal Parking Sunday, October 19, 2025 gloucester beirut concrete parking barriers residential citycentre neighborhood aesthetics enforcement Gloucester Street, located in the heart of the city, has recently earned the nickname “Little Beirut” after massive concrete blocks were installed along its length to combat illegal parking. Residents have voiced frustration, … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Pay and Display Parking at Gloucester Shopping Centres Wednesday, October 8, 2025 gloucester parking shopping payanddisplay kingswalk eastgate retail accessibility community businesses Residents and shoppers in Gloucester have expressed growing concerns about the introduction of pay and display parking at Kings Walk and Eastgate Shopping Centres. Many fear these changes prioritize financial gain over … Read More
Concerns Raised Over £500K Cotswold Car Park Being Underutilized Despite Low Fees Wednesday, October 1, 2025 cotswolds carpark parking underused town affordable investment localgovernment transport infrastructure A newly constructed car park in the Cotswolds, built at a cost of £500,000, is facing criticism as locals and officials observe it remains largely unused. Despite being touted as the town’s most affordable parking option, the … Read More
Gloucester Businesses Concerned Over Upcoming Parking Fee Increase Wednesday, September 24, 2025 gloucester parking inflation business citycentre fees council retailers economy foottraffic Gloucester city centre is facing growing concern from local businesses as parking fees are scheduled to increase in line with inflation starting this November. Many shop owners and service providers fear the higher costs will … Read More
Lorry Driver Blocked Me In—Then Got a Dose of His Own Medicine Thursday, September 18, 2025 lorry driver entitlement blocked parking frustration patience justice confrontation roadway One morning, as I was trying to leave a crowded parking lot, a lorry driver deliberately blocked me in, cutting off my way with no intention to move. It was clear he felt entitled to dominate the space, disregarding everyone … Read More
Planners Apologize for Potential Parking, Obesity, and Litter Issues Linked to New Domino's Takeaway Friday, September 12, 2025 planning parking obesity litter domino's takeaway highstreet community health congestion Local planners have expressed regret over the anticipated problems associated with the opening of a new Domino’s takeaway on the High Street. Concerns include increased parking congestion, potential rises in obesity … Read More