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Wednesday, April 30, 2025 bibury cotswold village car park overtourism opposition withdrawal congestion tourism planning permission

A proposal to build a coach and car park in Bibury, touted as England’s ‘prettiest village’, has been withdrawn due to significant public opposition and insufficient details. Max Thomas, the owner of the trout farm in … Read More

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 village cannabis police patrols gloucestershire antisocial behavior residents neighbors smell

Complaints of the pervasive smell of cannabis in a Gloucestershire village have prompted increased police patrols. The odor is reported to be emanating from multiple households near a specific street, causing significant … Read More

Sunday, April 27, 2025 hereford urban village development housing flooding construction revitalization infrastructure council

Plans to transform the Merton Meadow area of Hereford into an “urban village” have been unveiled by Herefordshire Council. The area, currently a mix of car parks and scrubland, is slated to accommodate up to 400 … Read More

Monday, April 21, 2025 cotswolds village england filming movies tv history tourism charm architecture

Embark on a journey to one of England’s most enchanting destinations - Castle Combe. Tucked away in the Cotswolds, this idyllic village has garnered widespread acclaim as the “prettiest in England.” Its … Read More

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 village family home multiple sclerosis bungalow accessibility support approval community dignity

A new bungalow in a village near Gloucester has been granted permission for construction, bringing hope to a family in need. Abigail Smith and Gary McCreery have been given the go-ahead to build the new home on land next to … Read More

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 bibury overtourism fish farm car park congestion cotswolds village planning permission conservation community

Bibury, known as England’s most beautiful village, has had its fair share of challenges due to overtourism. The influx of visitors has resulted in congestion, damage to historical structures, and confrontations with agitated … Read More