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
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