Brimscombe Port Set for Temporary Use as Stroud Council Approves Budget and Tax Increase Wednesday, February 25, 2026 brimscombe stroud council budget tax development funding redevelopment climate localplan Stroud District Council has approved a budget for the upcoming financial year that includes a £10,000 allocation to explore temporary uses for the historic Brimscombe Port site. This inland port, dating back to the 1780s, is … Read More
Government Provides £15.5m Loan to Rescue Gloucester City Council from Financial Crisis Tuesday, February 24, 2026 gloucester council bailout loan funding localgovernment overspend recovery finance budget Gloucester City Council is set to receive a crucial £15.5 million loan from the Government after Labour ministers approved the financial rescue package for the struggling authority. This intervention is part of a broader … Read More
I tried brown sauce from Aldi, Lidl, M&S and more — a 99p bottle rivalled HP Tuesday, February 24, 2026 brown sauce aldi hp sauce lidl asda m&s sainsbury’s taste test condiment budget Brown sauce is a staple for many, especially when enhancing classics like bacon and sausage sandwiches. I’m a devoted HP sauce fan — its bold, tangy flavour is a must-have at my breakfast table and a key ingredient in dishes … Read More
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