Gloucester Businesses Voice Concern Over Long-Term Effects of Budget Tuesday, December 9, 2025 gloucester budget chamberofcommerce business wages recruitment priceinflation economy mp finance Local businesses in Gloucester are expressing unease about the long-term consequences of the Chancellor’s recent economic plans, fearing that increased wage bills could hinder recruitment efforts or force price … Read More
County Council Proposes Tax and Parking Fee Increases in New Budget Survey Sunday, December 7, 2025 budget tax parking gloucestershire council fees infrastructure permits counciltax services Residents of Gloucestershire are once again bracing for increased taxes and parking fees as Gloucestershire County Council unveils its budget proposals for the next financial year. The council has launched a public … Read More
County Council Proposes Significant Tax and Parking Fee Increases in New Budget Survey Sunday, December 7, 2025 budget taxes parking gloucestershire council finance permits transport infrastructure consultation Gloucestershire residents are once again facing a series of tax and parking fee increases as the County Council opens a consultation on its proposed budget for the upcoming financial year. This week, County Council leaders … Read More
Pub Landlord Blames Government Policies for Price Hikes and Reduced Opening Hours Saturday, December 6, 2025 pub landlord pricehike businessrates minimumwage inflation hospitality smallbusiness stroud budget The Ship Inn at Brimscombe in the Stroud Valleys has announced a significant price increase and a reduction in opening hours, attributing these changes to the recent Labour Budget and its impact on small businesses. Landlord … Read More
Pub Landlord Blames Budget for Price Hikes and Reduced Opening Hours Saturday, December 6, 2025 pub pricehike hospitality businessrates inflation staffing government budget sustainability smallbusinesses The landlord of The Ship Inn in Brimscombe, located in the Stroud Valleys, has announced significant price increases and reduced opening hours as necessary steps to keep the pub afloat amid rising costs following the recent … Read More
Gloucester Council Faces Criticism Over Potential Sale of Key Assets Amid Financial Crisis 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