Man Hires £150-a-Day Security to Protect Tiny Wall from Developer Dispute Tuesday, February 24, 2026 dispute property ownership developer security wall planning construction inheritance access Roger White, 59, is spending £150 daily to hire security guards to protect a two-brick-high wall on the outskirts of Gloucester. The “dwarf wall,” located in Hempsted, is at the center of a dispute with Lioncourt … Read More
Beckhams Seek Permission to Illuminate Controversial Pond and ‘Love Island’ Feature Monday, February 23, 2026 beckham cotswolds pond planning lighting wildlife bats landscape development environment 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 … Read More
Beckhams Seek Approval to Illuminate Controversial Cotswolds Pond Without Disturbing Bats Monday, February 23, 2026 beckham cotswolds pond planning wildlife bats lighting landscape development conservation David and Victoria Beckham have submitted new planning applications to enhance lighting around their kidney-shaped pond—dubbed ‘Love Island’—in their sprawling Cotswolds estate, while ensuring minimal impact on local … Read More
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