Rough Sleeping in Gloucester: Tents Seen Across Public Spaces Amid Complex Challenges Wednesday, May 6, 2026 gloucester homelessness roughsleeping council community support outreach housing tents publicspaces In recent weeks, tents have been increasingly spotted across Gloucester’s cityscape, including in shopping centres, car parks, churchyards, and parks. This visible presence underscores a growing challenge for city officials … Read More
‘Overwhelmed’ Cotswold Village Sees Residents Losing Access Amid Tourist Surge Monday, March 30, 2026 bourton cotswolds tourism community overcrowding traffic parking residents sustainability publicspaces Bourton-on-the-Water, a charming village in the Cotswolds often called the “Venice of the Cotswolds,” is facing a crisis as an overwhelming influx of tourists — approximately 300,000 annually — threatens the daily lives of … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Grass Cutting Costs Being Passed to Towns, Risking Inconsistent Service Monday, October 6, 2025 grasscutting maintenance towns villages costs publicspaces community landscaping services funding Local communities are expressing anxiety that the expenses of grass cutting may soon be transferred to towns and villages, potentially resulting in uneven and patchy maintenance services. Residents argue that well-maintained … Read More
'Disgusting and upsetting': Vandal smears dog excrement on playground swing in Gloucester Wednesday, September 24, 2025 vandalism gloucester playground dogpoo community sanitation publicspaces outrage safety investigation A playground in Gloucester was defaced recently when an unknown vandal smeared dog excrement on a swing seat, causing outrage among local residents. Parents and community members expressed their disgust and disappointment … Read More
Complaints Lead to Increased Grass Cutting on Gloucestershire County Council Land Friday, August 1, 2025 grasscutting tewkesbury council gloucestershire maintenance publicspaces community environment localgovernment complaints Earlier this year, Tewkesbury Borough Council’s agreement to maintain grass cutting on land owned by Gloucestershire County Council came to an end. Following a series of complaints from local residents about overgrown grass … Read More
Bold £45m Gloucester Regeneration Project for Shops, Homes, and Play Areas Moves Forward Monday, June 23, 2025 gloucester regeneration socialhousing podsmead community affordablehomes sustainability infrastructure publicspaces energyefficiency A transformative £45 million redevelopment project in Gloucester is set to bring new homes, shops, and inclusive play areas to the Podsmead community. Gloucester City Homes (GCH) revealed that its ambitious plans will be … Read More