28 Jul 2026Neighbour notice policy shiftPlanning · full council— The council approved a revised Statement of Community Involvement that changes how planning consultations are publicised, moving back toward site notices and away from routine neighbour notification letters. Officers said the change saves around £25,000 a year, reduces paper use, and still allows letters in sensitive or complex cases. The policy also clarifies consultation length, engagement methods, and how notices will be displayed and accessed.£25kPolicy
“So the statement of community involvement, the first item, this is a statutory statement that all councils have to review every five years and make sure it's public. Obviously the report hopefully everyone has read, there's just a couple of things to draw your attention to within…”
14 Jul 2026LGR transition costs risingCorporate Finance · scrutiny— The committee heard that local government reorganisation will cost Tewkesbury Borough Council around £3.6m for a one-unitary model or around £4.7m for a two-unitary model, with £1.6m already drawn from reserves. Officers warned this is diverting money away from normal services and could rise further if the timetable slips or the borough must be split administratively.£3.6mSpending
13 Jul 2026Housing adaptation DFG shortcutHousing · cabinet executive— The Executive approved an amendment to the housing assistance policy to create a simpler route for seal and track hoist installations costing up to £10,000. The change is intended to reduce delays, avoid multiple contractors, and let Gloucestershire County Council manage the process through a single route for residents needing adaptations.£10kPolicy
18 Aug 2026New NPPF boosts renewablesPlanning · planning— Officers told members that the new National Planning Policy Framework had been published the previous day and now places substantial weight in favour of renewable energy development. This changed policy context was central to how the application was assessed and balanced against landscape, heritage and agricultural harms.Policy
23 Jul 2026Breakfast van relocation approvedLicensing · licensing— The committee approved a variation to relocate an existing breakfast van because the current lay-by on the A4019 will be permanently reduced by the M5 Junction 10 improvement scheme. The variation was granted with amended trading hours of 06:00 to 15:00, reflecting the objector's hours and the applicant's need to move off the affected site.Policy
21 Jul 202642-home Norton scheme approvedHousing · planning— The committee ultimately approved the up to 42 dwellings at Walnut Farm / part parcel 4670 Chekesbury Road, Norton, subject to section 106 and conditions. The scheme includes highway works, a pedestrian link, bus stop upgrades, crossing improvements, and drainage controls, creating a package of works that would need delivery through development management and associated contracts.Opportunity
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been IT & Digital (55 mentions, easing), Professional Services (40 mentions, easing), Construction & Building Works (23 mentions, steady) and Democracy & Elections (15 mentions, easing).
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