Date Set for Chief Constable Rod Hansen Misconduct Hearing Amid Concerns Over Cost and Delays Friday, March 20, 2026 gloucestershire police misconduct chiefconstable suspension investigation iopc hearing costs accountability A hearing concerning Gloucestershire Constabulary’s Chief Constable Rod Hansen’s gross misconduct case is scheduled for July, amidst growing concerns over prolonged delays and escalating costs. Taxpayers have effectively been … Read More
Gloucester Officer Speaks Out After Viral Arrest Video Sparks Backlash Friday, March 20, 2026 police arrest useofforce gloucestershire transparency assault socialmedia accountability officersafety policing A Gloucestershire police officer has responded to public criticism following a viral video showing him using force during an arrest. The initial clip, widely shared on social media last month, was posted without sound and … Read More
Concerns Grow Over 'Dying Democracy' at Gloucester City Council Under Jeremy Hilton's Leadership Monday, March 16, 2026 democracy gloucester council leadership scrutiny governance transparency opposition politics accountability There is mounting worry that democracy is faltering at Gloucester City Council amid the leadership of Jeremy Hilton. Opposition members have voiced concerns about increasingly autocratic governance after repeated … Read More
Former Cheltenham MP Advocates for East-West Council Split in Gloucestershire Reorganisation Thursday, February 19, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitarycouncils cheltenham eastwestsplit martinhorwood reorganisation community accountability consultation The public is invited to share their views on proposed local government reforms in Gloucestershire, with the Government currently consulting on three main options. The first proposal suggests creating a single unitary council … Read More
Calls for Forensic Probe into Financial Crisis at Gloucester City Council Thursday, February 12, 2026 gloucester forensic investigation council financialcrisis transparency accountability auditing opposition governance Gloucester City Council’s opposition parties have united in calling for a forensic investigation into the council’s ongoing financial crisis. Leaders from the Conservative, Labour, and Independent groups have jointly issued … Read More
Gloucester Council Faces Accountability Questions Amid £2.8m Budget Overspend and Emergency Bailout Request Tuesday, February 3, 2026 gloucester council budget overspend accountability financialcrisis investigation governance bailout crisis Gloucester City Council remains shrouded in uncertainty as no individual has yet claimed responsibility for the financial crisis that has compelled councillors to reset the current budget following a £2.8 million overspend. … Read More