Controversy Surrounds Six-Storey Apartment Development Proposal at Gloucester Docks Thursday, February 5, 2026 gloucester development docks apartments heritage parking shipyard planning community controversy Plans to construct a six-storey apartment building comprising 141 rental flats at Gloucester Docks have sparked significant backlash from locals. The application, recently submitted to Gloucester City Council by the Canal and … Read More
Gloucestershire Council Proposes Increases in Council Tax and Parking Permit Fees Wednesday, January 28, 2026 gloucestershire council budget counciltax parking socialcare roadmaintenance localgovernment funding finance Gloucestershire residents are facing increased council tax and higher charges for residential parking permits starting this April. On January 28, Gloucestershire County Council unveiled its budget proposals for the 2026/27 … Read More
Bibury Implements New Coach Parking Restrictions to Tackle Overtourism Wednesday, January 21, 2026 bibury cotswolds overtourism coaches parking traffic safety pedestrianisation gloucestershire tourism Bibury, a beloved Cotswold village renowned for its iconic Arlington Row, has taken significant steps to address the challenges posed by overtourism. In recent years, the village has faced an influx of visitors, with weekend … Read More
Residents Rally Against Sharp Parking Permit Price Increase, Launch Petition in Protest Monday, January 19, 2026 gloucestershire cheltenham parking permits budget hiking petition council protests transparency A fierce backlash has erupted in Gloucester following Gloucestershire County Council’s proposal to raise residential parking permit fees by nearly 26%. The move, seen by many as a “desperate money grab,” has … Read More
Huge Parking Permit Charge Hike Sparks Outrage as Residents Launch Petition Monday, January 19, 2026 parking permits gloucestershire council fees petition budget residents parkingcharges controversy Residents in Gloucester and Cheltenham are mounting a strong opposition to Gloucestershire County Council’s proposed hike in parking permit fees, with many describing the move as a “desperate money grab.” An online petition … Read More
Concerns Raised Over ANPR Cameras in Gloucester City Centre Prioritising Revenue Over Safety Saturday, January 17, 2026 anpr gloucester parking bollards safety councillors pedestrians fines traffic enforcement In Gloucester city centre, the recent installation of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to enforce no-parking zones has sparked debate about whether profit is being prioritized over pedestrian safety. This … Read More