Historic Battle: 67 Homes Threaten Yate Rocks Tuesday, April 15, 2025 outrage developers historic landscape residents mp yate rocks clifton homes housing preservation Tensions are mounting in South Gloucestershire following a proposal to construct 67 new homes on the revered Gravel Hill. This move would effectively engulf the historic enclave of Yate Rocks within the expanding town of … Read More
Parking Concerns Over Church Conversion to Homes in Gloucestershire Monday, April 14, 2025 gloucestershire church conversion homes parking gridlock residents development preservation approval The Forest of Dean District planners' decision to move forward with a proposal to convert the Church of St John in Coleford, Gloucestershire, into twelve homes has sparked concerns about the potential parking gridlock in the … Read More
Preserving Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling as a Key Part of UK Heritage Saturday, April 12, 2025 gloucestershire cheese rolling heritage tradition inventory cultural preservation uk event Gloucestershire’s renowned cheese rolling event, along with other cherished cultural traditions like London’s Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay, could soon receive official recognition and protection as part of … Read More
Preserving Gloucester Cathedral's 14th Century Cloister Wednesday, April 2, 2025 gloucester cathedral cloister conservation investment headley trust heritage preservation architecture craftsmanship Gloucester Cathedral’s iconic 14th-century Cloister has received a significant investment for its conservation. A generous £40,000 donation from the Headly Trust will contribute to the ongoing Cloister Project, aimed at … Read More
Kelsey Grammer Approved to Demolish Historic Cottage in West Country Sunday, March 30, 2025 kelsey grammer historic cottage demolition west country neighbours outrage preservation heritage planning Renowned actor Kelsey Grammer has been granted permission to demolish a 200-year-old historic cottage in the West Country, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from local residents. The cottage, located in Portishead, … Read More
Victory for Cheltenham as Plans to Tarmac Promenade Halted Saturday, March 29, 2025 cheltenham promenade civic society gloucestershire county council tarmac victory heritage consultation preservation The decision to pause the controversial plans to tarmac the Promenade has been celebrated as a victory by Cheltenham’s Civic Society. Gloucestershire County Council has chosen to put on hold their proposals, which involved … Read More