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tesco petition shops planning smallbiz Plans for Tesco to introduce a Timpson branch in Bishop’s Cleeve have been withdrawn following a strong community campaign to protect the local cobbler, Macdonald.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
Nearly 600 New Homes Approved Amid Concerns Over “Modern” Design Clashing with Rural Thornbury Tuesday, November 18, 2025 thornbury housing development planning architecture rural councillors construction community approval A controversial new housing development planned to the north-west of Thornbury has received approval despite vocal concerns from councillors about its “modern” architectural style clashing with the rural landscape. Up to 595 … Read More
Green Party's Plan for 12,000 New Homes in Forest of Dean Sparks Fierce Backlash Tuesday, November 18, 2025 housing greenparty forestofdean development councillors infrastructure environment commuters planning council The Forest of Dean District Council’s ambitious plan to meet a housing target of 12,000 new homes by 2045—including proposals for one or two entirely new towns—has drawn sharp criticism from local councillors and residents … Read More
Proposal to Construct Six New Homes on Green Belt Land Near M5 and Hotel in Staverton Saturday, November 15, 2025 staverton gloucestershire greenbelt housing planning m5 cheltenham gloucester cycleway development A proposal has been submitted to Tewkesbury Borough Council to build up to six new family-sized homes on green belt land in Staverton, Gloucestershire. The 0.1-hectare site is situated just south of the B4063 Gloucester Road, … Read More
Proposal for Up to Six New Homes on Green Belt Land Near M5 in Staverton Saturday, November 15, 2025 staverton greenbelt housing planning m5 gloucester cheltenham cycleway development transport A planning application has been submitted to Tewkesbury Borough Council for the development of up to six family-sized homes on green belt land in Staverton, Gloucestershire. The proposed site, covering approximately 0.1 … Read More
Cotswolds Glamping Proposal Faces Refusal Amid Local Opposition Saturday, November 15, 2025 glamping cotswolds banburyhillfarm biodiversity conservation planning environment tourism community refusal A contentious glamping development proposed for the Cotswolds is set to be refused by West Oxfordshire District Council next week following widespread objections from local residents and environmental groups. The scheme at … Read More