Motability CEO Addresses Mileage Allowance Changes Ahead of July 1 Introduction Wednesday, May 27, 2026 motability mileage disability leases insurance costs drivesmart government exceptions sustainability Motability, the UK service providing vehicle leases to people with disabilities, has updated customers on upcoming changes to mileage allowances that have sparked widespread concern. Beginning July 1, 2026, new lease … Read More
Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean’s UNESCO Biosphere Bid After Council Approves Six-Month Consultation Pause Tuesday, May 26, 2026 forestofdean unesco biosphere consultation conservation community sustainability ecotourism heritage council The Forest of Dean’s aspiration to achieve UNESCO biosphere reserve status faces uncertainty after the District Council voted to pause the application process for six months to allow further public consultation. Green … Read More
Fears Grow Over Plans to Build 400 Homes at Cotswolds’ Northern Gateway Tuesday, May 19, 2026 mickleton cotswolds development housing infrastructure urbansprawl planning affordablehomes sustainability community Residents of Mickleton, often described as the “northern gateway to the Cotswolds,” are voicing strong concerns over plans to construct more than 400 new homes in their village. Many fear that such development could lead to … Read More
Concerns Mount Over 400-Home Development Threatening Mickleton’s Character as Cotswolds’ Northern Gateway Tuesday, May 19, 2026 mickleton cotswolds housing development infrastructure urbansprawl affordablehousing planning sustainability community Mickleton, often called the “northern gateway to the Cotswolds,” faces growing concern as plans to build over 400 homes in the village move forward. Villagers fear this large-scale development could lead to urban sprawl and … Read More
Stroud District Council Boosts Affordable Housing with 13 New Homes Near Cam Monday, May 18, 2026 stroud cam affordablehousing housingdevelopment sharedownership sustainability localgovernment housingcommittee section106 community Stroud District Council has taken a significant step to enhance affordable housing options by acquiring 13 properties at the newly built Lister Gardens development near Cam, just a few miles from Stroud town center. Developed … Read More
Motorists Praise Gloucester Services as UK’s Best Motorway Stop—Thanks to Its Charming Duck Pond Saturday, May 16, 2026 gloucester motorway services duckpond localproduce sustainability accessibility awards travel hospitality Gloucester Services, located on the M5 between Junctions 12 and 11A, has once again been hailed as the nation’s top motorway service area, boasting an impressive customer approval rating of 85%. The accolade comes from … Read More