Cotswolds Council Criticised for Spending £800 on Unusable Drone Tuesday, April 7, 2026 cotswolds council drone regulations taxpayers communications expenditure caa video controversy Cotswold District Council (CDC) is under fire after nearly £800 of public funds were spent on a drone that is currently grounded due to recent regulatory changes. The drone was bought in 2023 with the intention of enhancing … Read More
Cotswold Council Criticized for £800 Drone Purchase That's Now Grounded Tuesday, April 7, 2026 cotswold council drone taxpayers regulations communications controversy localgovernment publicspending compliance Cotswold District Council (CDC) has come under scrutiny after spending nearly £800 of taxpayers' money on a drone that is currently not in use due to new, stricter regulations. Purchased in 2023 to enhance communication … Read More
Schoolgirl’s Campaign Raises £9,000 to Install Pedestrian Crossing on Dangerous Road Sunday, April 5, 2026 schoolgirl fundraising pedestrian crossing roadsafety community leckhampton cheltenham council awards A determined 12-year-old schoolgirl from Leckhampton, Amalie Harris, has successfully raised £9,000 to help install a pedestrian crossing on a hazardous stretch of road outside her former primary school. Her tireless campaign … Read More
Gloucester City Council Strengthens Finance Team to Secure Financial Stability Thursday, April 2, 2026 gloucester council finance restructuring bailout overspending management recovery teamwork budget Gloucester City Council is taking decisive action to safeguard its financial future by expanding and restructuring its finance team. The council recently approved a plan to increase the team to 17 members, establishing a new … Read More
Gloucester City Council Strengthens Finance Team to Overcome Recent Turmoil Thursday, April 2, 2026 gloucester council finance restructuring bailout management overspending recovery teamwork governance Gloucester City Council is taking significant measures to stabilize its financial management by expanding and restructuring its finance team. This move comes after the authority narrowly avoided effective bankruptcy when … Read More
Gloucestershire Advocates for Its Own Strategic Authority Amid Devolution Debate Thursday, April 2, 2026 gloucestershire devolution strategicauthority weca bristol localgovernment council partnerships mercia governance Gloucestershire is asserting its capability to form its own strategic authority, rejecting proposals to merge into a Bristol-centric partnership or join councils with northern neighbors such as Herefordshire and … Read More