Gloucester City Council is currently facing severe financial difficulties following an overspend of £1.5 million in its budget. This significant deficit has raised concerns that the council could be heading towards bankruptcy if urgent measures are not taken. Local officials and residents have expressed alarm over the situation, prompting calls for a thorough enquiry into how the council’s finances were allowed to spiral out of control. Stakeholders emphasize the need for transparency and accountability to restore public trust and secure the council’s financial future.