Concerns have been raised over the lack of facilities at Gloucester bus station. Bus campaigners in Gloucestershire are calling on civic chiefs to restore the transport hub in Station Road to its “former glory”. They are disappointed that the shop is close and the...
Electric vehicle charging points in some parts of rural Gloucestershire are not financially viable as many people cannot afford such vehicles, according to council chiefs. This comes as Gloucestershire County Council recently provided an update on its plans to install...
Concerns have been raised over proposed changes to onstreet parking in Gloucester. Gloucestershire County Council is introducing residential parking permits in the Kingsholm area of the city this summer. They say permits will make it easier for residents to park...
© Copyright Des Blenkinsopp More than 120 people are opposing plans to turn a historic former Gloucester bakery into flats. Developers want to convert the former Sparkes Bakery in Tredworth. Their proposals include changing the use of 63 Ryecroft Street from...
Dozens of people are opposing plans for a Gloucester stone crushing site because the dust is so bad they cannot open their windows as it affects their health. Allstone wants permission to use the land for the crushing and screening of inert waste materials to produce...
Fears over a treehouse holiday let near Cooper’s Hill have been raised by neighbours. Louise Partridge wants permission from Tewkesbury Borough Council to change the use of land at Woodside in Painswick Road, Brockworth to that of holiday let accommodation. The...
People fear plans to plant a wildflower meadow in a Gloucester park could lead to children stepping on broken glass. Gloucester City Council is in the process of planting a wildflower meadow at Randwick Park in Tuffley. But some park users say the chosen area is...
More needs to be done to fix the “bad culture” at Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service according to a recent inspection. In July last year, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) judged that the service is inadequate at...
© Copyright Stephen Craven There are concerns that strike action by Royal Mail staff could hinder postal voting for a Gloucester City Council by-election. Voters head to the polls on October 13 to elect a councillor to represent the Tuffley ward. The by-election is...
There are concerns over how the ten-story tower block of flats planned for Gloucester Docks will “completely dominate” the nearby historic buildings. Rokeby Merchant Developments Ltd was granted permission by Gloucester City Council earlier this week for the...
Conservative candidate Lorraine Campbell “will continue the work of her dear friend Colin Organ” as she was elected to represent Tuffley on Gloucester City Council last night. She received 502 votes ahead of Liberal Democrat Caroline Courtney and Labour’s Tracy...
Hundreds of residents want more coordination from Gloucestershire highways to avoid “nightmare” delays in Churchdown. They have had to put up with constant roadworks and closures which are adding to the already increasing amount of traffic in the village. Villagers...
Over the last 12 months, as part of the Cathedral Quarter project, Gloucester City Council has been working with urban design consultants McGregor Coxall to consider and propose improvements to the public realm in Westgate Street. This includes ways of making the...
Calling all local Gloucester business owners and managers! You are cordially invited to a Coronation Local Business Networking Afternoon Tea! Together with Gloucester BID, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is hosting a local business networking afternoon tea...
The cost of living crisis is driving more people in Gloucestershire to consume cannabis, according to police and crime commissioner Chris Nelson. The Conservative PCC told Times Radio yesterday that marijuana use has gone up after the coronavirus pandemic. Times Radio...
Gloucester Cathedral Choir has a famous musical tradition dating back almost 500 years and now you have the opportunity to be part of that tradition as a Girl Chorister. We are searching for Girls to join the acclaimed Cathedral Choir in September 2018. Voice trials...
Gloucester City Council has launched a new campaign asking you to think before you throw things in your black bin. Since the improved recycling service was launched back in January, Gloucester residents have really got on board and as a result more than 800 tonnes of...
Gloucester Council leader Richard Cook faced many sleepless nights over the huge risk in undertaking The Forum but is extremely proud to see the redevelopment coming together. He says if the council had not gone ahead with this major undertaking the city centre would...
Councillor Richard Cook Gloucester City Council Leader Gloucester City Council leader Richard Cook has called on unions to “be responsible” and not put lives at risk with strike action during the run-up to Christmas. His comments were made at a recent cabinet meeting...
Council chiefs in Gloucester have spoken of their proudest achievements during what has been an extremely difficult financial year for the authority. Gloucester City Council leader Richard Cook (C, Kingsway) explained the profound challenges the authority has faced...
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