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Calls to Keep Three Counties or Mercia Combined Authority Option Open

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A Gloucestershire council is urging that the possibility of joining a Three Counties or Mercia combined authority remains under consideration amid ongoing devolution talks. As local government reorganises across England, new powers are set to be devolved to councils that form strategic combined authorities in the coming years. Currently, five district authorities in Gloucestershire, together with the County Council, have shown a preference for aligning with the Bristol-focused West of England Combined Authority (WECA).



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Knee Struggles, Mental Battles, and Family First – Former Gloucester City Defender Ben Richards-Everton Reflects on Shock Retirement

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After two decades in football, Ben Richards-Everton admits stepping away from the game brought “a few tears,” as he prioritizes his health and family above all else. The 34-year-old defender has made the difficult choice to … Read More