Gloucester Implements New Policy to Manage Unruly Roughsleepers and Unauthorized Camping Friday, March 20, 2026 gloucester roughsleepers homelessness council policy antisocial outreach support encampments welfare Gloucester City Council has introduced a new policy to address issues caused by unruly rough sleepers who create a public nuisance in the city. The recently approved strategy targets unauthorised camping and aims to curb … Read More
Gloucestershire Approves Rollout of 20mph Speed Limits in Supported Communities Thursday, March 19, 2026 gloucestershire speedlimit roadsafety community traffic council transportation publichealth environment localgovernment sport Gloucestershire County Council has officially approved the introduction of 20mph speed limits across selected towns and villages in the county. The initiative, spearheaded by the council’s Liberal Democrat leadership, is part … Read More
Calls to Fix Collapsed Pipes Grow as Cheltenham’s Malden Road Continues to Sink Thursday, March 19, 2026 cheltenham maldenroad severntrent pipes roaddamage infrastructure pittville gloucestershire repairs council Worsening damage to Malden Road in Cheltenham’s Pittville area has reignited demands for urgent repairs to the collapsed underground pipes causing the road to sink. Despite Gloucestershire County Council’s refusal to … Read More
Almost £1 Million of Debt Written Off by Gloucester City Council Over Two Years Thursday, March 19, 2026 gloucester council debt writeoff finance bailout tax businessrates recovery budget Gloucester City Council has written off nearly £1 million in debt over the past two years, shedding light on significant financial challenges facing the authority. The council, currently supported by a £15.5 million bailout … Read More
Thousands of Motorists Fined in Gloucester City Council Car Parks, Raising Over £110,000 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 gloucester parking fines council carparks revenue citycentre economy charges motorists Motorists in Gloucester have been hit with more than £110,000 in parking fines issued within council-owned car parks during the current financial year. A total of 2,750 fines have been issued so far, generating £110,348 in … Read More
Concerns Grow Over 'Dying Democracy' at Gloucester City Council Amid Leadership Criticism Monday, March 16, 2026 democracy leadership gloucester council opposition governance scrutiny transparency controversy politics There are mounting fears that democracy is faltering at Gloucester City Council under the leadership of Jeremy Hilton. Opposition councillors have voiced concerns that free speech is being stifled, with questions repeatedly … Read More