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
Approval Granted for American Barn-Style Stables in Rural Gloucestershire Wednesday, February 11, 2026 gloucestershire forestofdean equestrian farming stables soilerosion manège landuse conservation planning 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 … Read More
Have Your Say on Major Council Reorganization in Gloucestershire Tuesday, February 10, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary council reorganization consultation services democracy proposals planning 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 … Read More
Couple 'Left in Limbo' After Council Orders Halt on Approved House Build Tuesday, February 10, 2026 planning construction council stopnotice highways safety tewkesbury permissions building dispute 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, … Read More