Council Approves Nearly 3% Tax Increase to Fund £1 Million in Projects from Reserves Monday, February 23, 2026 counciltax reserves budget forestofdean gloucestershire greenparty localgovernment publicservices finance projects Forest of Dean District Council in Gloucestershire has approved a 2.99 percent increase in council tax starting this April, raising the annual charge for a Band D property to £218.29—an increase of £6.34. This budget decision … Read More
‘Daylight Robbery’ Parking Permit Increase Sparks Rebellion from Gloucester Lib Dems Friday, February 20, 2026 gloucester parking permits libdems budget council permitfees costofliving councillor localgovernment A dramatic increase in residential parking permit fees has ignited a fierce backlash from Gloucester Liberal Democrats, with accusations of “daylight robbery” echoing in the Gloucestershire County Council chamber on February … Read More
‘Daylight robbery’ parking permit hike ignites Gloucester Lib Dems’ protest Friday, February 20, 2026 gloucester parking permits budget counciltax permitfees libdems residents costofliving council A controversial 26% increase in residential parking permit fees has sparked an uproar among Gloucester Liberal Democrats, highlighting deep concerns over the financial strain on local residents. The hike, approved during … Read More
Council Tax and Parking Fees Set to Increase as Gloucestershire Council Approves 2026/27 Budget Thursday, February 19, 2026 counciltax budget gloucestershire socialcare roads parking localgovernment infrastructure climate education Gloucestershire residents face higher council tax bills and increased charges for on-street parking and residential permits starting in April, following the approval of the county council’s budget for the 2026/27 financial … Read More
Council tax and parking charges rise as Gloucestershire County Council approves 2026/27 budget Thursday, February 19, 2026 counciltax budget gloucestershire roads socialcare parking localgovernment greenparty liberaldemocrats transport Starting April 2026, residents of Gloucestershire will face higher council tax bills, on-street parking fees, and residential permit charges following the approval of the county council’s budget for the 2026/27 financial … Read More
Concerns Mount Over Gloucestershire Parking Permit Increase and New Carer Charge Tuesday, February 17, 2026 parking permits gloucestershire carers council fees petition businesses budget residents In Gloucestershire, plans to increase residential parking permit fees by 26 percent and introduce a £30 charge for family carers have sparked serious concerns among residents. More than 100 people have signed a petition … Read More