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What Greens Have Achieved in Tewkesbury

7 August 2025 / 7 August 2025 by Chris White

With just four councillors, Tewkesbury Greens are already delivering real change for people, nature, and our future. Imagine what more we can achieve together. 🔗 Join Us The Tewkesbury Green Party

Climate Action Environment National News Pollution

UK plastic waste set to rise 20% by 2030 – worrying news

5 August 2025 / 5 August 2025 by Chris White

The UK is set to produce 20% more plastic waste in 2030 than it does this year, with the amount of discarded takeaway drink cups and lids set to rise by a third. Full story and source.

2030 targets circular economy environmental impact environmental policy packaging waste plastic pollution plastic waste recycling single-use plastics sustainability UK environment UK plastic crisis waste management waste reduction

Climate Action Environment Pollution

Health Equals

3 August 2025 / 3 August 2025 by Chris White

We bring together expertise, influence, and knowledge to shape a society where each of us has our best chance of good health, regardless of who we are or where we are born, work and live. Website and further information https://healthequals.org.uk/

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Gloucestershire County Council Local Interest Local News

Benefits, financial advice and support

31 July 2025 / 31 July 2025 by Chris White

Tewkesbury Borough Council web page for cost of living support, includes benefits, rent, council tax, etc. Link and more information

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Local News National News New Homes Transport

No shops, no schools’: homes in England built without basic amenities

27 July 2025 / 27 July 2025 by Chris White

Thousands of properties going up without access to playgrounds, community infrastructure and even doctors. The Guardian. Full Story and Source Worrying times.

Amenities Community Development Development Projects England Government Policy Housing Housing Crisis Infrastructure Local Authorities New Homes Play Areas Real Estate Social Housing Urban Planning

Environment Local Interest Pollution

How much sewage is spilled near you?

24 July 2025 / 24 July 2025 by Chris White

Water companies spilled raw sewage into England’s rivers and seas for a record 3.6 million hours in 2024, according to Environment Agency figures. BBC Full Story and Source

Climate Action Environment National News Pollution Transport

Junior active travel inspectors to make the school run more healthy

22 July 2025 / 22 July 2025 by Chris White

Primary school children across England are being empowered to help improve how they get to school through a new initiative that allows them to become ‘junior active travel inspectors.’ Full Story and Source Air Quality News

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Events Local Interest Local News

Tewkesbury Fields Care Home in Bushley held an Open Day on July 16 to celebrate the opening of their new 15 bed Dementia Community.

18 July 2025 / 18 July 2025 by Chris White

Councillor Cate Cody was invited to officially open the new community, named the Cotswold Suite. Cate spent time talking with residents, staff and families. Full Story and Source

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The 2800 houses planned for Ashchurch as part of the garden Communities initiative North of the MOD site

18 July 2025 / 18 July 2025 by Chris White

Is being discussed at the Town Council’s Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday 23rd July at 7.30pm. Members of the public are welcome. Link to more Information

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Climate Action Environment Events Gloucestershire County Council Local News Pollution

Greener Gloucestershire July 2025

18 July 2025 / 18 July 2025 by Chris White

July 2025 Greener Gloucestershire Source GCC It’s Bees’ Needs week! 🐝 Bees, and other pollinating insects, are vital to our ecosystems and food production. Bees’ Needs Week is an annual campaign, organised by a range of conservation groups, businesses and charities.The aim of the week is: to raise awareness of the importance of bees and other pollinators […]