Concerns Raised Over Cheltenham’s Proposed Blanket 20mph Speed Limit, Echoing Boots Corner Controversy Thursday, June 25, 2026 cheltenham speedlimit transportpolicy publicconsultation roadsafety civicsociety trafficmanagement gloucestershire urbanplanning communityengagement sport Plans to introduce a “blanket 20mph speed limit” across Cheltenham town centre are drawing criticism amid fears of stirring controversy similar to the backlash experienced over the cancelled Boots Corner closure. … Read More
Nearly a Million Pounds Spent on Hereford Masterplan That Was Later Abandoned Wednesday, April 15, 2026 hereford masterplan herefordshire urbanplanning council transport publicconsultation development infrastructure localgovernment Herefordshire Council invested close to £1 million developing a comprehensive masterplan for Hereford’s future growth, only to abandon the project and begin again under new political leadership. In early 2023, just … Read More
Nearly a Million Pounds Spent on Hereford City Masterplan Before Being Scrapped Wednesday, April 15, 2026 hereford herefordshire masterplan urbanplanning localgovernment transportation publicconsultation citydevelopment infrastructure politics sport Herefordshire Council devoted nearly £1 million to developing a comprehensive masterplan for Hereford’s future growth, only to discard the plan and begin again under new leadership. In spring 2023, just before local elections … Read More
Anger Sparks Over Installation of Controversial EV Charge Points in Cheltenham Sunday, March 8, 2026 cheltenham electricvehicles parking residentconcerns infrastructure publicconsultation sustainability trafficsafety community council Highways officials in Cheltenham have come under fire as work begins to install electric vehicle (EV) charge points on Lyefield Road East, Charlton Kings, despite strong opposition from local residents who feel their concerns … Read More
Cheltenham Council Pledges No Service Cuts Despite £1.1m Budget Shortfall, Calls Government's Funding a 'Christmas Coal' Wednesday, December 24, 2025 cheltenham budget counciltax localgovernment fundingcuts publicconsultation services inflation austerity finance Cheltenham Borough Council has confirmed that no local services will be cut as it faces a £1.1 million budget gap for the coming year. However, council leaders have expressed frustration at ongoing reductions in government … Read More
All Three Council Reorganisation Plans for Gloucestershire Submitted to Government Tuesday, November 25, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary councilreorganisation government democracy publicconsultation elections countycouncil districtcouncil Gloucestershire is set for a potential overhaul of its local government structure as all three council reorganisation proposals will be forwarded to the Government for consideration. Each plan has secured support from at … Read More