Overtourism Hurting Both Visitors and Locals: The Struggles of the Cotswolds' ‘Jewel’ Sunday, November 30, 2025 overtourism cotswolds tourism visitors locals environment economy community sustainability travel The Cotswolds, often hailed as England’s picturesque “jewel,” is facing a growing problem that’s affecting both visitors and residents alike: overtourism. Once a tranquil escape dotted with quaint villages and rolling hills, … Read More
Visitors Grow 'Fed Up' as Overtourism Pushes Bourton-on-the-Water to Breaking Point Sunday, November 30, 2025 overtourism bourton cotswolds tourism residents sustainability overcrowding community visitors village Bourton-on-the-Water, affectionately known as the Venice of the Cotswolds, is grappling with a surge in visitors that many locals say has reached an intolerable level. At a packed meeting held at the Baptist Church on Station … Read More
Residents Sound Alarm as Overtourism Pushes 'Venice of the Cotswolds' to Breaking Point Sunday, November 30, 2025 overtourism bourton cotswolds residents tourism visitorexperience overcrowding community sustainability congestion Bourton-on-the-Water, affectionately known as the “Venice of the Cotswolds,” is grappling with a tourism boom that residents say has reached an unsustainable breaking point. Nearly 100 community members gathered … Read More
Plans Unveiled for 280 Homes and a New Hotel on Newent’s Outskirts Sunday, November 30, 2025 newent housing development affordablehousing sustainability renewableenergy community planning greenspace economy A new proposal aims to transform land south of Ross Road at Conigree Court in Newent with the construction of up to 280 homes and a hotel, sparking a call for local feedback on the project’s future. The development plan, led … Read More
Gloucester City Centre's 20-Year Regeneration Masterplan Unveiled Friday, November 28, 2025 gloucester regeneration masterplan urbandesign community sustainability development heritage investment citycentre Gloucester City Council has announced an ambitious new masterplan to guide the city centre’s regeneration over the next 20 to 25 years. This comprehensive plan aims to foster a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive environment … Read More
‘Courageous’ Cotswolds Councillor Battling Brain Tumour Receives Standing Ovation as He Resigns Thursday, November 27, 2025 cotswolds councillor greenparty braintumour resignation sustainability council courage community health Andrew Maclean, the groundbreaking Green Party councillor for The Rissingtons in Cotswold District Council, earned a heartfelt standing ovation as he announced his resignation on November 26, after being diagnosed with a … Read More