Locals Rally to Protect Beloved Cobbler as Tesco Withdraws Timpson Plan Wednesday, November 19, 2025 community business local bishopscleeve cobbler tesco petition shops planning smallbiz Plans for Tesco to introduce a Timpson branch in Bishop’s Cleeve have been withdrawn following a strong community campaign to protect the local cobbler, Macdonald. Alan Macdonald, owner of the cobbler shop that has … Read More
'Devastating' Bus Timetable Changes Spark Call for Rethink from Hundreds in Cheltenham Monday, November 17, 2025 cheltenham bus timetable transport stagecoach public petition services routes commuters More than 620 Cheltenham residents have voiced their concerns regarding recent and “devastating” changes to local bus timetables. The town’s mayor, David Willingham (LD, St Mark’s and St … Read More
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
Tewkesbury Council Considers Fines to Combat 'Bin Blight' in Historic Town Centre Monday, July 28, 2025 tewkesbury bins council petition fines waste conservation heritage enforcement community Tewkesbury Borough Council is exploring measures, including fines, to tackle the persistent problem of residents leaving dustbins out, which is tarnishing the appearance of the town’s historic centre. Earlier this year, more … Read More
Tewkesbury Council Considers Fines to Tackle Dustbin Clutter in Historic Town Centre Sunday, July 27, 2025 tewkesbury bins conservation petition enforcement council heritage community storage wheeliebins Tewkesbury Borough Council is exploring the possibility of fining residents who leave their dustbins out, as part of efforts to address the growing problem of bin clutter in the town’s historic centre. The issue, described as … Read More
Cheltenham’s Tan’s Coffee Box Sees Fee Waiver Bid Rejected Despite Community Support and Business Struggles Tuesday, July 8, 2025 cheltenham coffee cafe business streettrading licensing community smallbusiness petition fees A cherished community café in Cheltenham, Tan’s Coffee Box, has had its plea to waive street trading fees rejected, raising concerns about the challenges small independent businesses face in the town. Tanya Baxter, the owner, … Read More