Gloucester City Council recently held a heartfelt minute’s silence in memory of two cherished former officers: Greg Maw, the council’s former Chief Financial Officer, and Theresa Morello, a longtime civic officer. At the …
Councillor Joe Harris has come forward as the previously unnamed councillor mentioned in a recent counter fraud report concerning procurement practices at Cotswold District Council. The report, which investigated allegations …
Gloucestershire faces significant changes in local government structure as three council reorganisation proposals are set to be submitted to the Government for review. Each proposal has gained backing from at least one local …
Young people and their parents in Herefordshire are expressing frustration after the withdrawal of a subsidised bus service has left many students struggling to get to college. The Stagecoach-operated 33 bus, running from …
Concerns of a potential cover-up have arisen at Cotswold District Council after a complaint regarding an unnamed councillor implicated in a counter fraud investigation has been blocked due to the councillor’s identity …
Concerns of a potential council “cover-up” have arisen after a complaint about an unnamed councillor involved in a counter fraud investigation was blocked due to their identity remaining undisclosed. The probe was initiated …
Concerns are mounting that farmers' struggles are not being taken seriously after Gloucestershire County Council deferred vital proposals aimed at providing mental health support and opposing punitive tax changes affecting …
Gloucestershire County Council has agreed to propose the creation of a single unitary authority as the preferred model for local government reorganisation, moving forward with plans to submit this option to government …
Gloucestershire County Council has made a firm commitment to ensure that the voices and needs of young people are carefully considered in all decisions affecting their lives. This pledge reflects the council’s dedication to …
The Forest of Dean District Council’s ambitious plan to meet a housing target of 12,000 new homes by 2045—including proposals for one or two entirely new towns—has drawn sharp criticism from local councillors and residents …
Concerns have emerged that Gloucestershire’s Liberal Democrat-led Shire Hall administration has been “let off” the hook after a bid by Reform UK to enhance pothole repairs and overall highways services was significantly …
Cheltenham civic leaders have expressed strong support for dividing Gloucestershire into two unitary authorities—East and West—as the preferred model for local government reorganisation. This approach is viewed as a more …
The Swindon Road household recycling centre in Cheltenham, closed earlier this year, may reopen if Gloucestershire County Council decides to take over the site and a formal business case supports the move. Cheltenham Borough …
Residents and local officials have voiced growing frustration over a lack of coordination in Cheltenham’s roadworks, which many believe is causing significant traffic congestion across the town. The issue was highlighted at …
An internal audit has confirmed that the lease awarded for Gloucester’s Hempsted Meadows car boot was conducted in a proper and legal manner. The audit reviewed the 15-year lease agreement granted earlier this year to Capital …