Concerns Raised Over Safeguards Following Jailing of Man Holding Four Council Jobs Simultaneously Monday, October 6, 2025 fraud council employment safeguards oversight governance investigation accountability publicsector whistleblower Bryn Howells has been jailed after it was uncovered that he held four council jobs simultaneously, earning at least £236,000 during this period. This case has sparked significant questions regarding the effectiveness of … Read More
Shock as Driver Arrested After £50k Damage to Bridge Faces No Further Action Thursday, October 2, 2025 lydney newerne bridge damage crash arrest investigation prosecution infrastructure accountability In a surprising turn of events, a driver arrested after causing over £50,000 worth of damage to Lydney’s Newerne Street Bridge early last December will face no further action. The incident left the historic bridge … Read More
Chief Constable and Senior Staff Member to Face Gross Misconduct Proceedings Over Data Breach Response Wednesday, October 1, 2025 misconduct police data breach disciplinary investigation accountability security chiefconstable proceedings The Chief Constable and a senior police staff member are set to face gross misconduct proceedings related to their response to a significant data breach. The allegations stem from concerns over how the breach was handled, … Read More
Control Freak Attacked Partner and Injured Two-Month-Old Baby Monday, September 29, 2025 control violence assault domestic abuse infant injury trust crime accountability Jason Haynes’s controlling behavior escalated into a violent attack on his partner, during which their two-month-old child was also injured. Haynes demanded that his partner send photographic evidence of her whereabouts … Read More
Calls for Gloucestershire Councillor's Standards Hearing to Be Held Transparently Monday, September 29, 2025 gloucestershire councillor standards hearing transparency public accountability governance ethics localgovernment There are growing calls for a Gloucestershire councillor’s standards hearing to be conducted openly rather than behind closed doors. Local residents and transparency advocates insist that allowing public access to the … Read More
'People Pushed Into Overdrafts' by Council Tax Charge Error Sparks Calls for Chief's Resignation Monday, September 8, 2025 forestofdean counciltax overdrafts billingerror refunds localgovernment publicfinance financialstress accountability residents Residents in the Forest of Dean district have been left struggling financially after a council tax billing error resulted in unexpected charges. Many affected individuals report being pushed into overdrafts due to the sudden, … Read More