Concerns Rise Over Unauthorised Developments in the Cotswolds Amid Planning Enforcement Backlog Thursday, April 9, 2026 cotswolds planning enforcement backlog development council staffing housing regulation compliance Concerns are mounting that unauthorised developments in the Cotswolds may be going unchecked as the district grapples with a significant backlog of over 680 live planning enforcement cases reported last month. The Cotswold … Read More
Saint Le Fort’s Fatal Fall Marks Fourth Equine Death at Cheltenham Festival 2026 Friday, March 13, 2026 cheltenham horseracing fatalities equinewelfare safety racehorses britishracing aftercare regulation injuryprevention The 2026 Cheltenham Festival has been marred by tragedy, with Saint Le Fort becoming the fourth horse to die during this year’s event. The Philip Fenton-trained horse suffered a fatal fall at the final flight of the Martin … Read More
Gloucester Launches Public Consultations to Curb Rogue Landlords and Regulate HMOs Thursday, March 5, 2026 hmos gloucester landlords housing consultation licensing regulation tenants community planning Gloucester City Council has initiated two public consultations inviting residents, landlords, tenants, businesses, and community groups to share their views on new measures aimed at addressing the rise of rogue landlords and … Read More
Gloucester Cracks Down on Rogue Landlords with Plans to Regulate HMOs Thursday, March 5, 2026 gloucester hmos housing landlords regulation community licensing planning consultation tenants Gloucester City Council has launched two important consultations inviting residents, landlords, tenants, businesses, and community groups to share their views on tackling rogue landlords and improving private rented housing … Read More
Teacher Banned After Lying About Cambridge Degree and Age at £25k-A-Year Private School Wednesday, February 18, 2026 teacher misconduct fraud privateschool teachingban qualifications cambridge discipline regulation education Nicholas Martin, formerly Head of Sixth Form at St Edward’s School in Cheltenham, has been banned indefinitely from teaching following revelations that he lied about his qualifications and age. The private school, which … Read More
Calls Grow for Coach Ban in Bourton-on-the-Water Amid 'Disneyfication' Concerns Wednesday, February 11, 2026 bourton disneyfication overtourism coaches traffic cotswolds regulation heritage tourism enforcement Bourton-on-the-Water, often dubbed the “Venice of the Cotswolds,” is taking decisive steps to curb coach traffic in its village centre amid rising concerns about overtourism and the “Disneyfication” of the … Read More