Government Accused of Using ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ Amid ‘Extreme’ Cuts to Shire Hall Budget Saturday, December 27, 2025 gloucestershire funding cuts government council finance localgovernment fairfunding budget publicservices Gloucestershire County Council has sharply criticized the government over significant funding cuts, accusing it of using “smoke and mirrors” to obscure the real impact of the reductions. Officials say the recent Fair Funding … Read More
Cheltenham Council Vows No Service Cuts Despite £1.1m Budget Shortfall, Criticizes Government Funding Wednesday, December 24, 2025 cheltenham council budget tax funding austerity services government inflation consultation Cheltenham Borough Council has assured residents that no local services will be cut despite facing a £1.17 million budget gap for the coming year. During a meeting held on December 23, council finance chief Peter Jeffries … Read More
Cheltenham Council Pledges No Service Cuts Despite £1.1m Budget Shortfall, Calls Government's Funding a 'Christmas Coal' Wednesday, December 24, 2025 cheltenham budget counciltax localgovernment fundingcuts publicconsultation services inflation austerity finance Cheltenham Borough Council has confirmed that no local services will be cut as it faces a £1.1 million budget gap for the coming year. However, council leaders have expressed frustration at ongoing reductions in government … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Impact of New Eastgate Venue on Gloucester Guildhall Tuesday, December 23, 2025 gloucester guildhall eastgate culture venue redevelopment artscouncil council budget entertainment Plans for a new entertainment and cultural venue at the Eastgate Shopping Centre have sparked concerns about the future of the struggling Gloucester Guildhall. As part of the £13.8 million Greyfriars Quarter redevelopment, … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham Mayor Warns of Financial Crisis as Council Faces £564k Overspend Sunday, December 21, 2025 cheltenham overspend budget council finance cuts climate assets savings governance Cheltenham Borough Council is confronting a significant financial challenge, with a reported £564,000 overspend putting the authority’s budget under severe strain. While council leaders remain confident in their ability to … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham Mayor Warns Council Is 'Sliding Into Crisis' Amid £564k Budget Overspend Sunday, December 21, 2025 cheltenham overspend budget council finance crisis greenparty climate publictrust localgovernment Cheltenham Borough Council is facing mounting financial challenges, with a projected budget overspend of £564,000 sparking fears of a looming crisis. Although council leaders remain confident in managing these difficulties, … Read More