Bleak but beautiful. These deep midwinter silhouettes remind us of the extra special landscape in which we are privileged to live. The stunning skylines were snapped for us this winter by the council's photographer friend Simon Pizzey. Hopefully they may also remind us that soon spring will be peeking its head around the corner.

Objections to 35 new homes at The Knapp in Minchinhampton have been repeated by the parish council Planning Committee

Protests about the Piper Homes' renewed plan for green fields adjoining High Dale have been lodged with the Stroud District Council local planning authority, a year after they were first unveiled.

Minchinhampton Parish Council believes the reasons to oppose the scheme remain "serious... Read More »

Even the bats, it seems, should be happy with the very latest LED streetlights in central Minchinhampton, pictured above.

Half a dozen energy saving, replica gas lantern style, decorative lamps have begun showing the way after dark up the High Street. And they're less glaring for nocturnal wildlife, such as bats, as well as human residents.

The trial scheme was part of Gloucestershire County Council's... Read More »