A417 Village Tied to Voting Rights History Faces Heritage Risk Amid Development Concerns Tuesday, August 19, 2025 snigsend chartist heritage votingrights preservation development lowbands council historicengland village The historic Chartist village of Snig’s End, situated along the A417, is under threat and could soon be placed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register. This small village, deeply linked to the 19th-century … Read More
Save Daisybank Campaign Raises £26,000 to Protect Beloved Beauty Spot Thursday, August 7, 2025 daisybank leckhampton campaign conservation development community nature preservation environment fundraising The Save Daisybank campaign has successfully raised an impressive £26,000 in a determined effort to protect the treasured natural area beneath Leckhampton Hill. Fears are mounting that this cherished beauty spot could face … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Use of Julian Dunkerton’s 131 Promenade Decision to Justify New Development in Historic Spa Town Centre Wednesday, August 6, 2025 development heritage planning precedent architecture preservation spatown conservation urbandesign protest There is growing unease following the approval of a development application at 131 Promenade, associated with Julian Dunkerton, which some fear may set a precedent for future construction projects that could alter the … Read More
Cotswold Village Implements Strict Rules to Protect Historic Character Friday, August 1, 2025 snowshill cotswolds regulations heritage conservation restrictions household preservation historic village Starting this October, residents of Snowshill, a picturesque village in the Cotswolds, will face a range of new restrictions on everyday household activities. These measures are designed to safeguard the village’s exceptional … Read More
Why I Won’t Return to Bourton-on-the-Water: When Over-Tourism Spoils a Cotswolds Gem Sunday, June 29, 2025 bourton cotswolds tourism overtourism village travel heritage overpopulation preservation community Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, Bourton-on-the-Water is often hailed as the “Venice of the Cotswolds” for its enchanting stone bridges and gently flowing waterways. On a bright summer day, the village’s idyllic beauty … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Reflective Metal Coffee Trailer Proposed Near Cheltenham's Historic Pittville Pump Rooms Saturday, May 31, 2025 cheltenham pittville cafe heritage planning architecture historicengland preservation conservation development Plans to install a shiny metal café trailer adjacent to Cheltenham’s iconic Pittville Pump Rooms have sparked controversy. The Cheltenham Trust has submitted a proposal seeking permission from borough planners to convert the … Read More