UK’s ‘Silicon Valley’ Near GCHQ in Cheltenham Moves Forward with £372m M5 Junction 10 Upgrade Tuesday, January 27, 2026 cheltenham gchq goldenvalley m5 infrastructure technology housing innovation cybersecurity transport The vision of creating the UK’s very own “Silicon Valley” beside the GCHQ headquarters in Cheltenham has taken a significant leap forward with the allocation of crucial funding for the redevelopment of junction 10 on the M5 … Read More
Councils Collaborate to Tackle 'Unbearable' A48 Traffic with Proposed Bypass Monday, January 26, 2026 a48 traffic bypass chepstow sedbury wye gloucestershire monmouthshire transport congestion Local councils in Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire are joining forces to address the severe traffic congestion on the A48 in Chepstow, describing the current situation as “unbearable.” In response to growing concerns, a … Read More
M5 Junction 10 Upgrade: Major Construction to Unlock 20,000 New Homes Begins This Autumn with £71.5m Government Boost Wednesday, January 21, 2026 m5 cheltenham infrastructure housing government construction transport gloucestershire cyber development Work on the vital M5 Junction 10 improvements near Cheltenham is set to commence in earnest this autumn, backed by an additional £71.5 million funding pledge from the UK Government. This major infrastructure project is a key … Read More
Motorists Urged to Plan Ahead as Fallen Trees Close A466 Wye Valley Road Saturday, January 17, 2026 a466 gloucestershire roadclosure falleantrees wyevalley traffic transport safety woodlandtrust highways Motorists are being advised to plan alternative routes after the A466 Wye Valley Road in Gloucestershire was closed following fallen trees blocking the roadway. Gloucestershire County Council confirmed that the stretch … Read More
Local Opposition Mounts Against Proposed 3,000-Home Development Near A417 in Gloucestershire Thursday, January 15, 2026 glynchbrook development gloucestershire housing transport environment planning floodrisk agriculture community A proposed new town comprising 3,000 homes near the A417 in Gloucestershire has sparked significant opposition from local residents. A 160-member campaign group, the Lowbands and Redmarley Protection Group, has been formed to … Read More
Gloucestershire Ranked Among England’s Top Counties for Road Repairs Thursday, January 15, 2026 gloucestershire roads maintenance potholes highways council investment repairs resurfacing transport Gloucestershire has been recognised as one of the top 16 counties in England for road maintenance, according to a new performance map released by the Department for Transport (DfT). While this accolade highlights significant … Read More