Gloucester Taxpayers Face Increased Costs on £107m The Forum Project Due to Rising Interest Rates Wednesday, February 4, 2026 gloucester theforum redevelopment interestrates citycouncil borrowing king’squarter publicworksloanboard budget construction Gloucester City Council’s ambitious £107 million redevelopment project, The Forum, is set to cost taxpayers more than initially expected, primarily due to a sharp rise in interest rates since the project was conceived. … Read More
£50k Rent Arrears Lead to Eviction of Gloucester Market Traders After Years of Mismanagement Tuesday, January 20, 2026 gloucester rentarrears marketmanagement eviction citycouncil finance lease traders debt redevelopment Gloucester indoor market traders have been issued eviction notices after accumulating nearly £50,000 in unpaid rent. The problem highlights years of poor management and has raised concerns within Gloucester City Council, … Read More
No Panic for Gloucester History Festival’s Spring Weekend Despite City Council’s Finance Woes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester history festival blackfriars priory englishheritage citycouncil finance heritage venue Gloucester History Festival’s eagerly anticipated spring weekend remains on track despite the City Council’s recent financial challenges. Last week, the council announced it will be giving up its lease on Blackfriars Priory— … Read More
'No panic' for Gloucester History Festival's spring weekend despite City Council's financial challenges Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester history festival blackfriars priory englishheritage citycouncil heritage venue community Gloucester History Festival’s eagerly anticipated spring weekend remains on course despite the City Council’s ongoing financial difficulties. Last week, the council announced it would be giving up its lease of Blackfriars … Read More
Hundreds of Overflowing Bins Reported in Gloucester Thursday, October 16, 2025 gloucester waste binoverflow citycouncil cleanliness publichealth rubbish environment community trashcollection Recent reports from residents in Gloucester have highlighted a growing problem with overflowing bins across the city. Many locals have expressed frustration over the buildup of rubbish in public spaces, raising concerns about … Read More
City Lib Dem Chief Jeremy Hilton Retains Top Role as Time Runs Out on No Confidence Vote Friday, September 19, 2025 jeremyhilton libdems localpolitics noconfidence councilmeeting leadership citycouncil politicaldebate agenda governance Jeremy Hilton, the leader of the City Liberal Democrats, has retained his position as the opportunity for a no-confidence vote expired. During a prolonged council meeting that lasted over four hours, councillors were unable …