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
Controversial Care Home Conversion in Hardwicke Rejected Amid Community Concerns Monday, June 30, 2025 carehome planning rejection hardwicke community opposition traffic safety residential petition Plans to convert a six-bedroom house at 15 Waterdale Close, Hardwicke, into a care home for up to three young people with complex needs have been officially rejected. The proposal, submitted by Mohammed Khan, was turned down … Read More
Calls to Fine Residents Over Wheelie Bins ‘Blighting’ Historic Tewkesbury Town Centre Friday, June 27, 2025 wheeliebins tewkesbury conservation heritage tourism petition council fines accessibility propertyvalues Concerns over wheelie bins spoiling the charm of Tewkesbury’s historic town centre have sparked calls for stricter controls and fines. More than 230 residents have signed a petition urging local authorities to tackle what … Read More
Gloucester City Centre Post Office to Stay Open, But Campaign to Save Kings Square Location Continues, Says MP Monday, June 9, 2025 gloucester postoffice kingssquare alexmcintyre campaign franchise citycentre petition community services Gloucester’s city centre will retain its post office services, but the fight to keep the branch at its current Kings Square location is far from over, according to local MP Alex McIntyre. Hundreds of residents have supported … Read More
Long Ambulance Wait Leads to Permanent Disability After Stroke Friday, April 18, 2025 ambulance stroke disability delay response time healthcare rehabilitation petition nhs pressure A woman, Susan Harding, has been left with permanent disabilities after an ambulance took nearly two hours to reach her following a haemorrhagic stroke. This led to a significant bleed on the brain and left her unable to use … Read More
Uproar as Yate Post Office Faces Franchise Future Without Public Consultation Sunday, April 13, 2025 yate post office franchise corporate closure public consultation claire young petition community Yate’s Crown Post Office is facing an uncertain future as it may be handed over to a private franchise, eliciting criticism from Thornbury and Yate MP Claire Young. Expressing concern over the potential loss of vital postal … Read More