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’s M5 Junction Spark Debate Monday, March 30, 2026 bats conservation infrastructure gloucestershire m5 wildlife environment council roosts batspecies Concerns have been raised over the £166,000 cost of constructing two “luxury” bat houses near junction 10 of the M5 in Gloucestershire, part of a £372 million major road upgrade project. Gloucestershire County Council is … 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
Future of Cheltenham’s Swindon Road Recycling Centre Uncertain Nine Months After Lib Dem Takeover Saturday, March 28, 2026 cheltenham recycling swindonroad householdwaste libdems gloucestershire council wastemanagement environmentalregulations recyclingcentre Nine months after the Liberal Democrats assumed control at Cheltenham Borough Council, uncertainty lingers over the reopening of the Swindon Road household recycling centre. The popular site was closed in January last year by … Read More
Gloucester BMX Park Shuts Down Due to Persistent Vandalism Friday, March 27, 2026 gloucester bmx vandalism trackclosure safety council pumptrack repairs community recreation The Kingsway BMX Pump Track in Gloucester has been closed indefinitely following ongoing vandalism that has compromised the safety of the facility. The local council confirmed that the gates have been locked as the track is … Read More
BMX Park in Gloucester Shuts Down Amid Ongoing Vandalism Friday, March 27, 2026 gloucester bmx park vandalism closure safety council track resurfacing pumptrack The Kingsway BMX Pump Track in Gloucester has been closed indefinitely following repeated vandalism that has compromised the safety of the facility. Gloucester City Council confirmed that the gates have been locked as holes … Read More