Gloucester’s Robinswood Hill and Alney Island May Move to Wildlife Trust Amid Council Funding Crisis Saturday, December 20, 2025 gloucester robinswoodhill alneyisland naturereserve wildlifetrust council countryside conservation funding crisis Gloucester’s beloved nature sites, Robinswood Hill Country Park and Alney Island nature reserve, face potential changes in management as the City Council confronts a serious financial crisis. To tackle mounting financial … Read More
Gloucester City Council Faces Financial Crisis, Urges Unity to Secure £17.5m Government Loan Friday, December 19, 2025 gloucester council finance loan recovery politics austerity governance overspend bankruptcy Gloucester City Council is confronting a severe financial crisis, with fears it could effectively “go bankrupt” unless party politics are set aside. The council is poised to submit a loan application to the Government for … Read More
Cheltenham Household Tax Bills Could Increase if New Town Council Is Established Thursday, December 18, 2025 cheltenham tax localgovernment unitary council parish towncouncil precept consultation reorganisation Taxpayers in Cheltenham may face higher bills following local government reorganisation if a new town council is established. The UK Government plans to replace the existing county and district authorities in Gloucestershire … Read More
Forest of Dean Council Enhances Fast-Track Home Adaptations for Rapidly Debilitating Conditions Tuesday, December 16, 2025 adaptations disability mnd council grants home healthcare policy accessibility support Forest of Dean District Council is stepping up its efforts to deliver fast-track home adaptations for individuals facing rapidly progressing and debilitating conditions like motor neurone disease (MND). Building on an already … Read More
Councillor Banned from Committees After Years of Bullying Staff at Forest of Dean Council Monday, December 15, 2025 bullying councillor forestofdean misconduct planning censure council governance harassment sanctions A councillor at Forest of Dean District Council has been banned from all committees for three years following sustained bullying of planning officers. Philip Burford, former leader of the Independent group and chairman of the … Read More
Cheltenham’s New Tesco on Promenade Approved to Sell Alcohol with February Opening Date Monday, December 15, 2025 cheltenham tesco alcohol licensing supermarket council promenade convenience opening shiftworkers Cheltenham is set to welcome a new Tesco store in its town centre, located at 106 Promenade, which has recently been granted a premises licence by Cheltenham Borough Council. The approval lets the supermarket sell alcohol … Read More