Forest of Dean UNESCO Biosphere Debate Frustrated as Council Meeting Cancelled Wednesday, April 15, 2026 forestofdean unesco biosphere council consultation freemining environment heritage community conservation Frustration is mounting in the Forest of Dean as a council meeting intended to discuss the area’s bid for UNESCO biosphere reserve status was abruptly cancelled. Opposition councillors had sought to debate the motion, … Read More
Tewkesbury MP and Council Leader Advocate for United Gloucestershire Amid Concerns Over County Split Monday, March 9, 2026 gloucestershire unitary localgovernment publicservices council reorganization consultation equality community governance Tewkesbury MP Cameron Thomas and Borough Council Leader Richard Stanley have joined forces to express strong support for maintaining a single unitary authority across Gloucestershire. They warn that dividing the county into … Read More
Gloucester Launches Public Consultations to Curb Rogue Landlords and Regulate HMOs Thursday, March 5, 2026 hmos gloucester landlords housing consultation licensing regulation tenants community planning Gloucester City Council has initiated two public consultations inviting residents, landlords, tenants, businesses, and community groups to share their views on new measures aimed at addressing the rise of rogue landlords and … Read More
Gloucester Cracks Down on Rogue Landlords with Plans to Regulate HMOs Thursday, March 5, 2026 gloucester hmos housing landlords regulation community licensing planning consultation tenants Gloucester City Council has launched two important consultations inviting residents, landlords, tenants, businesses, and community groups to share their views on tackling rogue landlords and improving private rented housing … Read More
Greater Gloucester Plan Proposes 'Powerhouse Council' to Boost City and Surrounding Parishes Tuesday, February 24, 2026 localgovernment unitarycouncil gloucester reorganisation council parish democracy governance consultation community A transformative plan to create a “powerhouse” council for Gloucester has emerged as part of the local government reorganisation proposals in Gloucestershire. The government is currently consulting residents on … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham MP Champions East-West Split in Gloucestershire Council Reorganisation Thursday, February 19, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary cheltenham gloucester councils reorganisation community consultation governance Gloucestershire is currently considering a major shake-up of its local government structure, with residents invited to share their views on proposed changes. The Government is consulting on three options for reorganisation. … Read More