Concerns Raised Over Grass Cutting Costs Being Passed to Towns, Risking Inconsistent Service Monday, October 6, 2025 grasscutting maintenance towns villages costs publicspaces community landscaping services funding Local communities are expressing anxiety that the expenses of grass cutting may soon be transferred to towns and villages, potentially resulting in uneven and patchy maintenance services. Residents argue that well-maintained … Read More
'Tsunami of Disappointment' Feared as Nearly 150 Villages Eye 20mph Zones Tuesday, September 16, 2025 speedlimits villages funding road safety traffic 20mph localgovernment community infrastructure transport Nearly 150 villages have expressed interest in implementing 20mph speed zones to enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related incidents. However, this enthusiasm is met with growing apprehension about the availability of … Read More
Hit-and-Run TikTok and Instagram Tourists Are Disrupting a Picturesque Cotswold Village Sunday, September 7, 2025 tourism cotswolds instagram tiktok villages heritage culture environment socialmedia tourists In a quiet and charming Cotswold village renowned for its natural beauty and rich heritage, a new form of tourism is causing concern among locals and experts alike. So-called “hit-and-run” tourists, primarily … Read More
Gloucestershire’s Most Charming Villages That Seem Straight Out of a Fairytale Saturday, August 30, 2025 gloucestershire villages fairytale countryside travel england charming heritage architecture scenic Gloucestershire is home to some of the most picturesque villages in England, each boasting charming cottages, lush greenery, and timeless beauty. These villages feel like stepping into a fairytale, with quaint streets and … Read More
A417 Village Opposes New 3,000-Home Development Over Concerns for Malvern Hills and Traffic Tuesday, August 12, 2025 a417 malvern housing development community traffic infrastructure conservation opposition villages Residents of the A417 village have voiced strong opposition to a proposed development plan to build 3,000 new homes nearby. Locals argue that such a large-scale project would ruin the picturesque views of the Malvern Hills … Read More
Over 400 Homes in Gloucestershire Experience Power Outage Until 7pm Friday, May 23, 2025 power outage gloucestershire nationalgrid electricity stroud restoration fault villages disruption More than 400 homes across Gloucestershire villages have been left without electricity since this morning, May 23, following a fault on the overhead power network. The National Grid first reported the outage at 10:57am, … Read More