Cotswold Councillor's 'Affordable Housing for Poor People' Remark Sparks Backlash Wednesday, March 4, 2026 cotswold council housing affordable politics community apology socialhousing language controversy A recent remark by a Cotswold councillor referring to affordable housing as being for “poor people” has ignited calls for a public apology and raised concerns about outdated and stigmatizing language. During a … Read More
Cotswold Councillor Criticized for 'Poor People' Remark on Affordable Housing Wednesday, March 4, 2026 affordablehousing socialhousing cotswold councillor controversy publicapology language community politics housingrights A recent remark by a Cotswold councillor referring to affordable housing as being for “poor people” has sparked widespread criticism and demands for a public apology. The comments were made by Liberal Democrat … Read More
Construction Begins on 150 Affordable Homes Near the M5 Tuesday, September 2, 2025 affordablehousing socialhousing construction m5 homes community housingcrisis socialrent development housing Construction has officially started on a new development of 150 affordable homes located near the M5 motorway. This project aims to tackle the critical shortage of homes available for social rent in the area, providing … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Cheltenham’s Golden Valley Development Near GCHQ Amid Social Housing Shortfall Wednesday, August 6, 2025 cheltenham goldenvalley gchq development socialhousing housingshortfall community counciltax affordablehousing urbanplanning Plans for the Golden Valley development near GCHQ in Cheltenham once promised significant community benefits, including much-needed social housing. However, fears are mounting that these benefits are being steadily eroded, … Read More
Housing Estate Plan Near M5 Advances as City Council Approves Sale of 'Ransom Strips' Monday, July 14, 2025 gloucester housing affordable development bromford matson commonland citycouncil socialhousing landsale Gloucester City Council has approved the sale of publicly-owned land in Matson to support a significant housing development project. On July 9, council leaders agreed to sell a ransom strip of land that forms part of … Read More
Plans for 172 Social Homes in Gloucester Rejected Amid Congestion and Design Concerns Thursday, July 3, 2025 gloucester socialhousing podsmead regeneration greenspace planning community traffic development affordablehousing Plans to build 172 new social homes alongside public spaces and commercial units at Gloucester’s Podsmead Estate have been refused by city planners. Gloucester City Homes proposed the £45 million redevelopment of Masefield … Read More