Greens Survive No-Confidence Vote Amid Controversy Over 13,200-Home Development Plan Friday, February 20, 2026 greens forestofdean housing localplan development noconfidence council planning engagement politics 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 … Read More
Villagers Condemn ‘Absolute Madness’ Plans for New A40 Town Amid Traffic Concerns Friday, February 20, 2026 development traffic gloucester churcham housing flooding infrastructure planning council opposition 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 … Read More
Publican Criticizes Lib Dems Over Lack of Support to Save Cheltenham's Last Regency Inn Tuesday, February 17, 2026 pub cheltenham development regency bellinn planning council libdems preservation community 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 … Read More
Cotswold Housing Plan Raises Flooding and Sewage Back-Up Concerns in Willersey Monday, February 16, 2026 willersey cotswolds housing sewage flooding infrastructure development planning floodrisk severntrent 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, … Read More
Greens Face No-Confidence Vote Over Controversial Housing Plans in Forest of Dean Monday, February 16, 2026 greens forestofdean housing council democracy development planning noconfidence localplan homes 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 … Read More
Decision Approved for Controversial ‘Cramped’ Homes in Rural Gloucestershire Thursday, February 12, 2026 gloucestershire planning development housing rural council berryhill forestofdean density construction 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 … Read More