Monty Don Opens Up About His 'Split Identity' and Gardening Controversies Tuesday, May 20, 2025 montydon scotland gardening chelsea dogs identity plants heritage proposal controversy Renowned gardener Monty Don has candidly shared the complexities of living with what he describes as a “split identity.” Though Monty has spent his entire life in England, he has deep Scottish roots—his father was … Read More
Scaled-back New Estate Plan Faces Opposition Wednesday, April 30, 2025 estate opposition development hereford housing environment revision proposal consultation controversy A contentious plan to develop a new housing estate on the outskirts of Hereford has encountered resistance from both public and official sources, leading to significant revisions to the original proposal. The STL Group, in … Read More
Redevelopment Proposal for Landmark Building in Gloucester Monday, April 28, 2025 gloucester redevelopment landmark flats hotel historic planning proposal grade ii listed A proposal has been put forward to transform an unused office block and historic house in the center of Gloucester into 67 self-contained flats and a 36-bed hotel. The Beaufort House, once the headquarters of Ecclesiastical … Read More
Gloucestershire Candidate's 'Radical Plan' to Annex Herefordshire Town Sunday, April 20, 2025 gloucestershire candidate annexation ross-on-wye herefordshire town forest of dean proposal election housing crisis One Gloucestershire council candidate is offering a bold solution to the housing crisis in the region by suggesting the “annexation of Ross-on-Wye” as a means to avoid building a new town near Gloucester. This … Read More
Controversy over Massive Solar Farm Proposal Saturday, April 12, 2025 solar farm renewable energy south gloucestershire controversy proposal opposition decision infrastructure aesthetics equestrian safety A proposal for a massive solar panel farm capable of providing electricity for up to 18,000 homes annually is currently under review. Luminous Energy Ltd seeks approval from South Gloucestershire Council to build the … Read More