Taxpayers Face £62k Bill in Borough Councillor Bullying Investigation Amid Process Failures Tuesday, March 31, 2026 bullying investigation council governance misconduct costs conflict process training accountability Significant concerns have emerged over the handling of a bullying complaint against Councillor Philip Burford in the Forest of Dean District, with the total cost to taxpayers surpassing £62,000. The prolonged investigation … Read More
Councillor’s Bullying Investigation Costs Taxpayers Over £62,000, Prompting Concern Tuesday, March 31, 2026 bullying investigation councillor forestofdean governance conflict conduct costs timeline training Serious concerns have been raised over the handling of a bullying complaint against Forest of Dean District Councillor Philip Burford, after the investigation cost taxpayers more than £62,000. Councillors recently reviewed … Read More
Date Set for Chief Constable Rod Hansen Misconduct Hearing Amid Concerns Over Cost and Delays Friday, March 20, 2026 gloucestershire police misconduct chiefconstable suspension investigation iopc hearing costs accountability A hearing concerning Gloucestershire Constabulary’s Chief Constable Rod Hansen’s gross misconduct case is scheduled for July, amidst growing concerns over prolonged delays and escalating costs. Taxpayers have effectively been … Read More
Octopus Energy Confirms Optimal Thermostat Temperature to Save on Heating Bills Sunday, February 8, 2026 thermostat heating energy savings octopusenergy winter temperature costs efficiency home As winter bites and temperatures are set to plunge to freezing with snow expected in some regions, rising heating costs have become a major concern. With heating bills now about £600 more per year than in 2022, many … Read More
Octopus Energy Confirms Optimal Thermostat Temperature for Savings Sunday, February 8, 2026 thermostat heating energy savings temperature octopusenergy home winter efficiency costs As colder weather settles in and forecasts predict snow and sub-zero temperatures, many households are searching for ways to manage rising central heating expenses. With heating costs now approximately £600 higher annually … Read More
Pub Landlords Criticize Government’s 15% Business Rates Discount as Insufficient Relief Sunday, February 1, 2026 pubs businessrates hospitality government taxation publicans relief costs vat industry The government’s recent announcement of a 15% discount on business rates for pubs starting in April has been met with criticism from pub landlords, who describe the relief package as “too little, too late.” Alongside the … Read More