Month: July 2024
Housing association completes affordable housing development in Cotswold village
New Bromford homes at Cross Tree Crescent in Kempsford. June 2024. A new affordable housing development has been officially opened in a Cotswold village. Gloucestershire-based housing association Bromford has completed the redevelopment of 14 former properties with 17 modern, energy...
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15th July 2024
Family tribute to man who died following collision in Birdlip
The family of a man who died in a collision on the B4070 in Birdlip earlier this month have paid tribute to him and described him as “the anchor of the family”. Michael Ramstedt died in a two-vehicle collision which...
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15th July 2024
New centres to support families in Stroud and the Cotswolds
The county council is opening two new Children and Family Centres in Cirencester and Stonehouse as part of exciting plans to introduce a family hub model to Gloucestershire. The new centres are part of an investment of £35 million in...
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15th July 2024
Gloucester Cathedral receives £1 million donation towards refurbishment of historic organ
The Julia Rausing Trust has donated £1 million to Gloucester Cathedral to fund the refurbishment of its historic organ. This generous donation from The Julia Rausing Trust will provide significant momentum to the Cathedral’s In Tune campaign, which includes the refurbishment and...
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15th July 2024
The Forum is critical for the regeneration of Gloucester, city council leader says
The recently appointed leader of Gloucester City Council, Jeremy Hilton, has confirmed The Forum’s pivotal position within the authority’s ambitions for a strong and sustainable economic future. Brought forward by Reef Group in partnership with the council, The Forum is...
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15th July 2024
Appeal for witness to come forward following collision in Gloucester
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Gloucester. Officers are particularly keen to speak to a man who was wearing a hi-vis orange vest who helped the pedestrian immediately after the collision....
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15th July 2024
County council saves bus service after contractor declares bankruptcy
Passengers of the number 60 bus service which operates from Dursley, Wotton-under-Edge and Thornbury can rest easy following the appointment of a new provider. Last week operator Transpora declared bankruptcy, putting the 60 bus service at risk. Gloucestershire County Council...
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15th July 2024
Man wanted in connection with a bleach attack in Gloucester
Police have issued an appeal to locate an 18-year-old man wanted in connection with a bleach attack in Gloucester. Officers want to speak to Jhamari Warrington in connection with the incident on Barton Street on 14 June when a man approached...
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15th July 2024
Canal charity encouraging new volunteers to help support their local canal
The Canal & River Trust is inviting people in Gloucestershire to join it at an upcoming event where they can discover the volunteering opportunities available to help support the regions historic canals. The charity is hosting a welcome session to...
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15th July 2024
Bid for ‘crowded’ housing estate on car park near railway station rejected
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Plans to build a “crowded” five-home estate on a car park near a Gloucestershire railway station have been rejected. Wain Homes has been refused permission by Stroud District Council to develop the 0.2...
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11th July 2024