Almost 4yrs after Cheltenham's maternity unit was closed "temporarily" - it's still shut. Given other "temporary" hospital shutdowns, we might ask - what is the NHS's plan for healthcare in the community?

Home births have been suspended "temporarily" across the county - after hospital births were found to be dangerous. Childbirth is a matter of personal choice - but the NHS claims to be under-resourced.

Top-down gov't strategies rarely consider local needs - or local knowledge. This councillor has a plan for housing that's not spreadsheet-led which would invigorate - instead of depriving - communities.

People can have their say at a series of meetings in communities affected if the Lime Down solar development goes ahead. The decision is yet to be made - and a lot of people think the answer should be NO.

Although it's a rare occurrence, tragically a few people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning - from a gas stove - while asleep in a tent or camper van. A CM detector - just to be safe - is a great idea.

A council will spend £3m on a staff pay review. Some may wonder - given cuts to services and growing homelessness - if this is money well spent - particularly as any shortall will lead to council tax increases.