https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/sanctuary/Recent content in sanctuary on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 09 Jul 2026 14:41:17 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/me-and-my-dad-built-this-treehouse-now-the-council-says-it-must-be-torn-down/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:41:17 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/me-and-my-dad-built-this-treehouse-now-the-council-says-it-must-be-torn-down/Building a treehouse was meant to be a special project – a bonding experience between father and son, and a safe haven for Cooper, a young boy living with autism and severe anxiety. The treehouse became their magical retreat, a place where Cooper felt at ease and gradually found the courage to leave the house. But now, local council authorities have ordered that this cherished space must be dismantled. The news has been devastating for the family, who see the treehouse as more than just wood and nails – it’s a vital part of Cooper’s progress and well-being.