Assets

Sunday, December 21, 2025 cheltenham overspend budget council finance cuts climate assets savings governance

Cheltenham Borough Council is confronting a significant financial challenge, with a reported £564,000 overspend putting the authority’s budget under severe strain. While council leaders remain confident in their ability to … Read More

Thursday, December 18, 2025 fraud confiscation extradition prosecution finance crime court uk assets roguery

A British fraudster, Mark Acklom, 52, known for deceiving an ex-girlfriend out of more than £300,000, has had his request to delay the confiscation hearing refused by a judge. Acklom was sentenced in 2019 to five years and … Read More

Friday, December 12, 2025 gloucester king’swalk shoppingcentre council finances property tenants bailout assets recovery

Gloucester City Council faces mounting financial challenges as the King’s Walk Shopping Centre continues to hemorrhage nearly £1 million annually, with council leaders confirming the property has never turned a profit for … Read More

Friday, December 5, 2025 gloucester council bankruptcy bailout assets property overspend finances community budget

Gloucester City Council is grappling with significant financial challenges, prompting concerns that it may be forced to sell valuable assets — its so-called “family silver” — to avert bankruptcy. Later this month, council … Read More