'Scandalous' Six-Figure Cost of Cheltenham Town Centre Repair Revealed by MP Saturday, July 26, 2025 cheltenham resurfacing mp council liberaldemocrats conservatives towncentre budget repairs publicworks Cheltenham’s MP, Max Wilkinson, has exposed that the contentious resurfacing works at The Strand have cost taxpayers nearly £350,000. This significant figure was disclosed publicly for the first time following Wilkinson’s … Read More
Fly-tipping Blights Parks, Country Lanes, and Housing Estates in South Gloucestershire: Councillors Demand Law Change Friday, July 25, 2025 flytipping waste southgloucestershire environment enforcement prosecution publichealth rubbish dumpingsafety council Fly-tipping is increasingly affecting play parks, country lanes, and housing estates across South Gloucestershire, with councillors urging the government to change the law to better address the issue. Illegal dumping of … Read More
Gloucester’s Netheridge Bridge Remains Closed Amid Ongoing Delays Thursday, July 24, 2025 gloucester netheridge bridge delay maintenance construction traffic council asphalt infrastructure The Netheridge swing bridge in Gloucester, originally scheduled for a brief closure to undergo essential maintenance, remains closed weeks past its expected reopening date. Work commenced on May 27, with the bridge initially … Read More
Cotswold Council Board Faces Backlash Over Exclusion from Major Development Oversight Tuesday, July 22, 2025 cotswold council development housing planning opposition councillors localplan controversy politics The formation of a Cotswold District Council board overseeing extensive local development has sparked controversy, with accusations of exclusion leveled against council leadership. The board, responsible for guiding a new … Read More
Attacks on Greater Council Plan Compared to 'Second Siege of Gloucester,' Says City Leader Tuesday, July 22, 2025 gloucester council localgovernment greatergloucester civilwar jeremyhilton unitaryauthority reform gloucestershire politics Criticism of the proposed Greater Gloucester Council has drawn a dramatic comparison to the city’s historic resilience during the First English Civil War. Gloucester City Council leader Jeremy Hilton described the backlash … Read More
Ex-Shire Hall Chiefs Honored as Aldermen in Gloucestershire Monday, July 21, 2025 gloucestershire aldermen council service recognition shirehall councillors honorary retirement dedication At a special gathering on July 17, Gloucestershire County Council paid tribute to 31 former councillors for their longstanding commitment and significant contributions to the region. Chairman Steve Robinson (L, Nailsworth) … Read More