Support Boost for Gloucestershire Farmers as Local Produce Prioritised Wednesday, April 1, 2026 gloucestershire farming localproduce agriculture rural procurement mentalhealth council madeingloucestershire economy Gloucestershire’s farmers are set to receive crucial support from Shire Hall as local authorities acknowledge the mounting pressures they face. In a unanimous decision last week, county councillors committed to bolstering … Read More
Gloucestershire Airport’s Annual Operating Loss Doubles to £2.7m Amid Failed Sale Wednesday, April 1, 2026 gloucestershire airport losses sale council staverton horizon finance aviation development Gloucestershire Airport is now costing local taxpayers approximately £2.7 million annually, nearly double the previous £1.4 million loss reported when the airport was first put up for sale. Cheltenham Borough Council and … Read More
Gloucestershire Airport's Annual Operating Loss Doubles to £2.7m Amid Sale Breakdown, Council Chiefs Say 'No One to Blame' Wednesday, April 1, 2026 gloucestershire aviation airport staverton sale losses council finance horizon investment Gloucestershire Airport is now costing local taxpayers an estimated £2.7 million annually, more than double the previous loss of £1.4 million, following the collapse of a major sale deal, council leaders revealed. The … Read More
Grandma Seriously Injured After Mobility Scooter Nosedives into Pothole Tuesday, March 31, 2026 mobility injury pothole scooter accident safety council roadworks elderly recovery Warning: This story contains graphic images. An 88-year-old widow, Pat Lowe, was seriously injured when her mobility scooter plunged into a deep, water-filled pothole during a routine dog walk in Viney Hill. The incident left … Read More
Taxpayers Face £62k Bill in Borough Councillor Bullying Investigation Amid Process Failures Tuesday, March 31, 2026 bullying investigation council governance misconduct costs conflict process training accountability Significant concerns have emerged over the handling of a bullying complaint against Councillor Philip Burford in the Forest of Dean District, with the total cost to taxpayers surpassing £62,000. The prolonged investigation … Read More
'Luxury' £166k Bat Houses at Gloucestershire M5 Junction Draw Criticism Monday, March 30, 2026 bats conservation gloucestershire infrastructure environment wildlife roadworks council funding protection Controversy has arisen over the £166,000 cost of constructing two “luxury” bat houses next to junction 10 of the M5 in Gloucestershire. These structures are part of a £372 million road upgrade project and are … Read More