Cotswold Chief Declines to Disclose Councillor’s Identity in Counter Fraud Investigation Tuesday, October 21, 2025 cotswold councillor fraud investigation council confidentiality transparency governance ethics leadership The head of Cotswold District Council has refused to divulge the name of a councillor referenced in an ongoing counter fraud investigation. Despite calls for transparency, the chief executive emphasized that no wrongdoing has … Read More
Offensive Graffiti Prompts Urgent Clean-Up in Gloucester City Centre Tuesday, October 21, 2025 graffiti vandalism gloucester citycentre council publicspace cleanup offensive community residents Gloucester city centre has recently been targeted by a surge of offensive graffiti, sparking calls for immediate action to restore the area’s appearance. Among the vandalism reported are numerous explicit drawings—including … Read More
Anger Erupts Over 'Grubby' Cheltenham Town Centre as Council Assures £350k Resurfacing Work Is Safe and Sound Monday, October 20, 2025 cheltenham resurfacing council safety campaigners towncentre infrastructure defects publicopinion maintenance Cheltenham’s town centre has come under fire from local campaigners who describe the newly resurfaced areas as “grubby” and unwelcoming. Despite an investment of £350,000 in the resurfacing project, critics argue … Read More
Gloucester's The Forum Project Delays Cost Taxpayers £450,000 Sunday, October 19, 2025 gloucester forum development delays taxpayers cost council construction project finance Gloucester’s ambitious £107 million Forum development has experienced significant delays, resulting in additional costs of £450,000 to taxpayers. Council officials had initially expected the project to be practically … Read More
Council Weighs Proposal to Sell Food and Drink from Trailer at Popular Town Park Amid Impartiality Concerns Sunday, October 19, 2025 swindon food drink trailer planning council park carpark impartiality proposal This week, borough planners evaluated a proposal to operate a food and drink trailer at the Swindon Field car park, a popular spot in the town. The application sparked discussions over the council’s impartiality in handling … Read More
Future of Cavendish House Branded 'Uncertain' Amid Landlord Concerns Over Unpaid Bills Saturday, October 18, 2025 cavendishhouse cheltenham canadalife landlords unpaidbills retail commercialproperty council tenants financialconcerns The future of Cavendish House, a prominent retail space in Cheltenham, is currently uncertain as landlords seek clarity regarding unpaid bills. Cllr Rowena Hay, leader of Cheltenham Borough Council, has taken a proactive … Read More