Regulation

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

Thursday, April 9, 2026 cotswolds planning enforcement backlog development council staffing housing regulation localgovernment

There are growing fears that unauthorized developments may be slipping through the cracks in the Cotswolds due to an increasing backlog of planning enforcement cases. As of last month, Cotswold District Council was managing … Read More

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

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

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

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