'Authoritarian red tape' could see council workers banned from working 'at the local pub' Thursday, June 18, 2026 council employment regulation part-time secondjob redtape freedom conflictsofinterest gloucestershire legislation Gloucestershire County Council’s proposal to extend stricter controls over part-time employees’ second jobs has met strong opposition, with critics labeling it as “authoritarian red tape.” Currently, full-time council workers … Read More
Gloucester Council Rules Out 'Fire Sale' While Exploring Sale of Eastern Avenue Land Tuesday, June 16, 2026 gloucester council property landsale financialrecovery easternavenue emergencyloan assetmanagement localgovernment cabinet Gloucester City Council has dismissed the notion of a “fire sale” as it considers selling land and buildings on Eastern Avenue to help repay the emergency government loan that prevented the council from facing bankruptcy. … Read More
'Fire Sale' of City Council Land Ruled Out as Gloucester Considers Eastern Avenue Plots Tuesday, June 16, 2026 gloucester council property easternavenue finance landsale recovery assets government budget Gloucester City Council has ruled out any “fire sale” of its assets as it begins exploring the potential sale of land on Eastern Avenue to help repay a government emergency loan that rescued the council from financial … Read More
Green Light for Cheltenham Car Boot Sale Despite Cycle Path Safety Concerns Friday, June 12, 2026 cheltenham carboot cyclepath safety planning highways congestion council roadsafety market A Cheltenham car boot sale has been granted permission to operate despite safety concerns raised about a newly constructed cycle path. Reg Daldry received authorization from Cheltenham Borough Council to hold car boot sales … Read More
Drybrook Village Faces Growing Parking Crisis Ahead of School Pick-Up Permit Changes Tuesday, June 9, 2026 drybrook parking traffic forestofdean safety school community council congestion infrastructure Drybrook, a village in Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean, is grappling with escalating parking challenges that local officials fear could soon lead to a serious accident unless urgent action is taken. For years, Drybrook … Read More
Villagers Condemn Council’s ‘Insulting’ Nature Strategy Amid Plans for 3,500-Home Development Sunday, June 7, 2026 gloucestershire nature climate development sustainability housing environment glynchbrook council campaigners Residents of Gloucestershire are voicing strong opposition to the Forest of Dean District Council’s recent Nature and Climate Emergency Strategy 2026–2040, unveiled alongside plans for a large new town near the Malvern Hills. … Read More