Council Debates Plans for Massive Multi-Storey Car Park Near M5 at Cotswolds Designer Outlet Wednesday, August 20, 2025 carpark m5 cotswolds designeroutlet council development landscape environment parking planning The local council is currently reviewing proposals for a large multi-storey car park near the M5 motorway, adjacent to the Cotswolds Designer Outlet. The planned structure has drawn mixed reactions, with concerns raised about … Read More
Store Wars: Controversy Surrounds New Aldi Supermarket Plan in Bishop's Cleeve Tuesday, August 19, 2025 aldi tesco lidl bishop's cleeve supermarket retail competition planning development objections Plans for a new Aldi supermarket in Bishop’s Cleeve have become the center of a heated debate after rival retailers Tesco and Lidl raised strong objections. The proposed development has attracted considerable attention … Read More
Back-to-School Traffic Chaos Feared Amid Controversial Two-Week Road Closure Tuesday, August 19, 2025 traffic roadclosure backtoschool residents commute congestion maintenance disruption planning community Concerns are mounting among local residents as a critical road is set to close for two weeks just as schools return, sparking fears of severe traffic congestion. The closure, deemed essential for vital maintenance, has been … Read More
No, You Can’t Have a £27k Spherical Pod in Your Garden Friday, August 15, 2025 garden planning regulations pods backyard luxury outdoor permission home councils If you’ve been dreaming of adding a stunning £27,000 spherical pod to your backyard, prepare for disappointment. Despite their futuristic design and luxury appeal, these garden pods frequently fail to meet local planning … Read More
Ecotricity's Dale Vince Faces Controversy Over Palestine Flag at Stroud HQ Friday, August 15, 2025 ecotricity palestine planning flag recognition politics dalevince stroud ukgovernment controversy Dale Vince, founder of green energy company Ecotricity, is at the center of a heated planning dispute after flying the Palestinian flag at the company’s Stroud headquarters. The controversy arises from the UK’s planning … Read More
City Centre 'Eyesore' Hotel and Car Park Revamp Stalls as Council Considers Partial Refurbishments Thursday, August 14, 2025 fleece hotel carpark revamp citycouncil development refurbishment redevelopment urban planning Plans to fully redevelop The Fleece Hotel and adjacent car park in the city centre have come to a halt, with council leaders describing the project as “dead in the water.” Instead of pursuing a large-scale … Read More