David and Victoria Beckham have submitted fresh plans to install lighting around their distinctive “Love Island” pond in their Cotswold estate, taking care to protect local wildlife, particularly bats. The couple first …
The Green Party leadership of Forest of Dean District Council has narrowly survived a no-confidence vote tied to the handling of a major housing development plan calling for 13,200 new homes. On February 19, the council …
Residents of Churcham and surrounding villages have expressed strong opposition to proposed plans for a new town near Gloucester, describing the plans as “absolute madness” due to fears over worsening traffic congestion and …
A Cheltenham publican has voiced frustration with the Liberal Democrats over their perceived lack of support in safeguarding the town’s last remaining Regency inn from residential development. In October, borough planners …
Plans to construct 30 new homes in the Cotswold village of Willersey have been approved despite longstanding concerns about the village’s overwhelmed sewage infrastructure. Residents report that the sewage system often fails, …
The leadership of the Green Party in Forest of Dean District Council is under scrutiny as a vote of no confidence is set to be debated next week. The controversy centers on the council’s proposed blueprint to build 13,200 new …
A controversial bid to build three closely packed homes in the village of Berry Hill, near Coleford in Gloucestershire, has been approved despite strong concerns from local councillors. The development involves demolishing …
Plans to develop American barn-style stables in the Forest of Dean near Drybrook have received approval, sparking debate over potential soil erosion risks. The project involves converting almost five hectares of farmland for …
The way services such as road repairs, social care, planning, and waste collection are managed in Gloucestershire is set to change dramatically in the coming years. Residents now have the opportunity to voice their opinions …
Phil and Lisa Nelmes, a couple from Twigworth, Tewkesbury, find themselves in a frustrating predicament after being ordered to halt construction on their new home despite having official planning permission. In January 2023, …
Phil and Lisa Nelmes, a couple from Twigworth, Tewkesbury, find themselves stalled in their dream of building a new home after Tewkesbury Borough Council issued a temporary stop notice on their construction project. The …
Residents of Awkward Hill in Bibury, located in the heart of the Cotswolds, are breathing a sigh of relief after the owners of a contentious property withdrew their proposed development plans. For years, construction at the …
On the evening of February 2, more than 200 concerned villagers packed Redmarley Village Hall to voice strong opposition to the Forest of Dean District Council’s proposal to build a 3,500-home new town at Glynchbrook, near …
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 …
A new six-storey residential building featuring 141 flats is proposed to fill a significant gap in the ongoing regeneration of Gloucester Docks. The development, described as the “missing piece” in revitalizing the area, is …