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
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