Gloucester Council Faces Accountability Questions Amid £2.8m Budget Overspend and Emergency Bailout Request Tuesday, February 3, 2026 gloucester council budget overspend accountability financialcrisis investigation governance bailout crisis Gloucester City Council remains shrouded in uncertainty as no individual has yet claimed responsibility for the financial crisis that has compelled councillors to reset the current budget following a £2.8 million overspend. … Read More
I Had Brunch in a Tesco Cafe – The Price for a Family of Three Is Unthinkable Saturday, January 31, 2026 tesco cafe brunch budget mums families breakfast supermarket food deals British café culture is cherished for its vibrant atmosphere and the inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee. For Tyler Mears, though, what truly matters is finding a great deal. While she usually enjoys independent cafés, … Read More
I Had Brunch in a Tesco Cafe – The Price for a Family of Three is Unbelievable Saturday, January 31, 2026 tesco cafe brunch family budget mums breakfast bargain food supermarket Brits love a cosy café, drawn by the buzz of friendly chatter and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. For Tyler Mears, though, nothing beats finding a great deal. While she enjoys visiting independent cafés, Tyler recently … Read More
Gloucestershire Council Proposes Increases in Council Tax and Parking Permit Fees Wednesday, January 28, 2026 gloucestershire council budget counciltax parking socialcare roadmaintenance localgovernment funding finance Gloucestershire residents are facing increased council tax and higher charges for residential parking permits starting this April. On January 28, Gloucestershire County Council unveiled its budget proposals for the 2026/27 … Read More
Gloucestershire Council Plans Council Tax and Parking Permit Increases Wednesday, January 28, 2026 gloucestershire counciltax parkingpermits budget localgovernment socialcare roadmaintenance taxincrease governmentfunding finance Gloucestershire residents are facing a rise in council tax and residential parking permit fees starting April, as Gloucestershire County Council unveils its budget proposals for the 2026/27 financial year. The Liberal … Read More
Huge Parking Permit Charge Hike Sparks Outrage as Residents Launch Petition Monday, January 19, 2026 parking permits gloucestershire council fees petition budget residents parkingcharges controversy Residents in Gloucester and Cheltenham are mounting a strong opposition to Gloucestershire County Council’s proposed hike in parking permit fees, with many describing the move as a “desperate money grab.” An online petition … Read More