Laura Enfield

London

Journalist at Freelance

Senior Reporter at Punchline-Gloucester

Freelance Journo writing features for @wharflifelive in London and business news for @punchlineglos in Gloucestershire

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Plans slated for shiny

6 days ago | punchline-gloucester.com | Laura Enfield

Numerous objections have been raised over plans to put an "eyesore" burger style truck outside Cheltenham's picturesque Pittville Pump Rooms. The Cheltenham Trust wants permission to install a shiny aluminum Airstream type vehicle at the historic building, to act as a temporary cafe. It said the plans should be allowed as a "significant recent precedent" had been set when the council approved metal pergola's outside 131 The Promenad e in Cheltenham.
Decision due on Gloucestershire Airport sale

6 days ago | punchline-gloucester.com | Laura Enfield

A decision on the Gloucestershire Airport sale is expected this month. Bosses recently met with two preferred bidders and the process is now "nearing its conclusion". A special council meeting has been scheduled for June 26 where Gloucester City Council members will be asked to vote on which offer to take. Cheltenham Borough Council has not revealed when or how it will make its decision on the sale but both councils will need to be in agreement before a deal can be finalised.
How £1.75bn rail scheme will impact Gloucestershire commuters

1 week ago | punchline-gloucester.com | Laura Enfield

Gloucestershire commuters could benefit from millions of extra train seats through The Midlands Rail Hub project. The £1.75billion scheme will add 140 new train services to Worcestershire Parkway a week, giving more frequent services towards Cheltenham, Gloucester. Birmingham and Cardiff. A new report by government-funded Midlands Connect said the transport project could help to facilitate new housing across large parts of the region.
Plans for Monkscroft School site show parking deficit

1 week ago | punchline-gloucester.com | Laura Enfield

Detailed plans to build 70 affordable homes on the former Monkscroft School site have been revealed. Cheltenham Borough Council (CBC) wants to turn the 4.44acre plot of land into 49 social rent properties and 21 shared ownership homes. It says the development is needed to meet demand for less expensive housing in the area. The land, which sits opposite Hesters Way Park, was part of Monkscroft School which closed in 2008 and demolished in 2009.
Corporate insolvencies reach highest level since July

1 week ago | punchline-gloucester.com | Laura Enfield

Corporate insolvencies in England and Wales rose last month to the highest level since July. They increased by 2.9% in April to 2,053, up from 1,996 in March, according to new figures from trade body R3. This is a 5.1% decrease compared to last April's figure of 2,163 but a leap up of 13.2% since April 2023 when there were 1,813.
GET YOU SKATES ON: Cheltenham Ice Rink gets three year go-ahead

1 week ago | punchline-gloucester.com | Laura Enfield

Plans to hold Cheltenham Ice Rink for the next three years will forge ahead despite concerns over the impact on Imperial Gardens and lack of permanent power supply. The council is keen to build on the economic boost provided by last winter's event which attracted more than 30,000 visitors and saw an estimated £1.6m spent in town. Last week its planning committee approved an application for the necessary temporary structures to be constructed in Imperial Gardens for the next three winters.
EXCLUSIVE: Police take legal action over

1 week ago | punchline-gloucester.com | Laura Enfield

Gloucestershire Constabulary (GC) says its serious concerns over the massive Elms Park proposals have been "ignored" by council planners. It does not have the money to police the new development and said developers have not been asked to contribute money towards the extra resources needed. The constabulary is now taking legal action over how officers at Cheltenham and Tewkesbury councils have handled the situation.
Private paddock for "antisocial dogs" approved

3 weeks ago | punchline-gloucester.com | Laura Enfield

Would you pay £15 to walk your dog in a private paddock? Plans to transform farm land in Gloucestershire into a fenced off facility for "antisocial" pooches have been approved. While the wider Cotswolds area may abound with free countryside for exercising your pet but the owner of Severn Farm said Quedgeley is sadly lacking in suitable spaces. In her application Samantha Wasley estimates there are 2,758 dogs in town but "very little accessible open amenity space for dog walking".
NEW HEIGHTS: Climbing plans approved for Gloucester Quays

3 weeks ago | punchline-gloucester.com | Laura Enfield

Work to transform the upper deck of Gloucester Quays into a massive climbing centre appears to have begun. Scaffolding has gone up at the shopping centre after plans were approved on Friday (May 9) to develop the mezzanine. The 1,256 sqm space has sat empty for years but now looks set to become a Clip 'N Climb featuring numerous walls, play areas and a cafe. It will provide a "much needed family facility " for the city with a "feel good factor" said one local resident.
APPROVED: U-turn for Cheltenham development dubbed

1 month ago | punchline-gloucester.com | Laura Enfield

A development of Cheltenham flats has gone from being dubbed the "worst in years" to gaining approval after a complete design overhaul. Plans submitted last year to demolish 86-90 Winchcombe Street and build 26 homes were slated by Cheltenham Civic Society and Historic England. They said the design did not respect the town's historic character or contributed positively to the Cheltenham Central Conservation Area.