Local News 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. đ Join Us The Tewkesbury Green Party Read more » biodiversity carbon reduction climate action community engagement community projects ecological emergency environmental policy flood management Gloucestershire grassroots activism Green councillors green infrastructure local democracy local government nature conservation public transport renewable energy scrutiny committee sustainable transport 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. Read more » 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/ Read more » Air Quality Asthma Awareness Campaigning for Clean Air Community Health Environmental Justice Health Equity Photography Exhibition public health
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 Read more » benefits advice community support Cost of Living council services crisis help energy bills financial help food support household bills housing support local support money management support services Tewkesbury Borough Council
Local News National News New Homes Transport No shops, no schoolsâ: 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. Read more » 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 Read more » bathing water quality combined sewer overflows dry spills E.coli ecological status England Environment Agency environmental impact hepatitis A Independent Water Commission Ofwat pollution incidents pollution penalties public health rivers salmonella Scotland seas sewage discharges sewage infrastructure sewage monitoring sewage pollution sewage regulation sewage spills sewage treatment smart meters storm overflow UK environment water bills Water companies water quality water strategy Water UK
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 âjunior active travel inspectors.â Full Story and Source Air Quality News Read more » Active Travel England Active Travel Initiatives Childrenâs Health & Safety Government Funding for Active Travel Junior Active Travel Inspectors School Run Walking & Cycling to School
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 Read more » Bushley Care Home Cate Cody Tewkesbury Fields
Local News New Homes Transport Upcoming Events 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 Read more » Active Transport Car Ownership Housing Pollution
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! đ 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 […] Read more » bee action pack bees Bees Needs Week biodiversity charity shops circular economy climate action climate change community conservation eco challenge eco friendly environment gardening GCC GCC logo geometric shape banner Gloucestershire Gloucestershire County Council Greener Gloucestershire greenhouse gas emissions insects July 2025 local action Nature no mow pesticide free pollinating insects pollinators protecting nature recycle reuse second hand September sustainability sustainable fashion wildflowers wildlife Wildlife Trust