Council Calls for Thames Water Nationalisation Amid Rising Bills and Infrastructure Crisis Sunday, July 20, 2025 thameswater nationalisation watercrisis pollution infrastructure privatisation environment ukwater waterbills climatechange Leaders at Shire Hall are urging the government to bring Thames Water and the broader UK water industry under public ownership. As the country’s largest water provider, Thames Water serves thousands of Gloucestershire … Read More
Duckweed Bloom Transforms Historic Canal into Vibrant Green Swamp Monday, July 14, 2025 duckweed canals climatechange worcestershire waterways ecosystem bloom pollution environment runoff The serene canals of a Worcestershire town have been overtaken by a striking blanket of bright green duckweed, turning the typically clear waterways into a swamp-like landscape. This sudden transformation is the result of a … Read More
Business Fined Thousands for Illegal Burning of Trade Waste in Stroud Thursday, June 19, 2025 environment pollution enforcement waste airquality crime business regulation cleanair stroud A Stroud-based property development company, Dream Home Developments Limited, has been fined thousands of pounds after admitting to the illegal burning of trade waste. The offence, which involved emitting dark smoke from an … Read More
Fears Over 4,115-Home Development Near M5 Raise Concerns for Cheltenham and Surrounding Villages Friday, May 23, 2025 housing development cheltenham m5 elmspark planning traffic pollution community opposition A major housing development plan proposing 4,115 new homes near Cheltenham has ignited significant opposition from local residents and seven nearby villages, who warn it could have a devastating impact on the area. The Elms … Read More
Lib Dems Face Direct Call to Fix Gloucestershire’s Roads Amid Speed Limit Reviews Thursday, May 22, 2025 gloucestershire roads speedlimits roadsafety cycling pedestrians enforcement infrastructure pollution localgovernment The recent discussions on reducing speed limits across Gloucestershire towns and villages have sparked a spirited debate among residents, particularly following the Liberal Democrats’ ascent to control at Gloucestershire … Read More
Fall in Gloucester Pollution Leads to Lifting of Air Quality Orders Monday, May 19, 2025 gloucester airquality pollution environment health trafficemissions cleanair council sustainability publichealth Gloucester has made significant strides in improving its air quality, leading to the planned removal of pollution monitoring restrictions in key areas. The city previously designated three Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) … Read More