Month: July 2024
Go-ahead for business units despite concerns over parking problems
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Plans for a new building to house two commercial units on land behind a Cotswold doctor’s surgery have been approved despite concerns over hazardous parking. Stephen Perry and Elizabeth Caines were granted permission...
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11th July 2024
Decision on Cotswold shepherd huts plan for village near A417
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Plans to place six shepherd huts at a workspace hub in a Cotswold village have been rejected. Coombe End Estate wanted permission to set up the structures on land south east of Elkstone...
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11th July 2024
Council’s appointment area to move this month
Gloucester City Council’s appointment area will move from The Gateway to Eastgate Shopping Centre this month. Pre-booked face-to-face appointments will be held at the new appointment centre within the shopping centre from Monday July 15. The Gateway on Westgate Street...
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11th July 2024
Fears planned battery plant poses ‘huge risk’ to Gloucestershire wildlife park
By Carmelo Garica – Local Democracy Reporter Controversial plans for a battery storage power station in Gloucestershire have been given the go-ahead despite serious concerns it could lead to an environmental disaster. Relay Slimbridge Limited has been granted permission to...
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11th July 2024
Teacher banned from teacher after sexual communication
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A Cheltenham teacher who engaged in sexual communication with an undercover police officer pretending to be a 14-year-old girl has been banned from teaching. Steven Millar, who had worked at Bournside School and...
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10th July 2024
Two women injured in serious collision on the A40 in Gloucester
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle collision on the A40 in Gloucester. The collision happened shortly before 2pm today (Wednesday 10 July) and involved a car and a pick-up truck. Two women are receiving treatment with...
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10th July 2024
19 Cheltenham businesses receive a share of £120k fund
£120,000 of Cheltenham Zero Business funds has been awarded to 19 successful small to medium sized Cheltenham businesses, which focus on a diverse range of projects addressing low carbon transitions and improving energy efficiency. The funds will enable businesses to...
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10th July 2024
A417 safety measures on their way as village homes bid is approved amid speeding fears
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Plans to build three bungalows and create a new road in a village near Gloucester along with safety improvements on the A417 have been approved. Powells Chartered Surveyors has been granted permission to...
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10th July 2024
Gloucestershire Constabulary supports summer anti-drink and drug driving campaign
Gloucestershire Constabulary is joining police forces in supporting a national campaign targeting the “Fatal Four” causes of collisions where people are killed or seriously injured. Operation Spotlight focuses on those who drive under the influence of drink or drugs, use...
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10th July 2024
New hospital and £20m levelling up boos among ex-MPs proudest achievements
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Gloucestershire’s newest hospital and securing £20m in levelling up funding for projects in the Forest of Dean are among ex-MP Mark Harper’s proudest achievements. The Conservative former Transport secretary who had represented the...
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10th July 2024