Last Friday, a swift multi-agency response was triggered when a suspicious package containing an unknown white powder was reported leaking at Shire Hall, the headquarters of Gloucestershire County Council. The multi-agency …
Gloucestershire County Council has selected a single unitary authority as the preferred option for local government reorganisation, amid concerns that the government-mandated changes could weaken local democracy. At the …
Thomas Stephenson, a 43-year-old Cheltenham resident of Isbourne Road, has been banned from specific parts of Cheltenham town centre following persistent anti-social behaviour. Despite owning his own home, Stephenson was …
Tonight, residents of Stroud can expect to see an increased presence of emergency services in the town as firefighters, police officers, and paramedics come together for a coordinated training exercise. Starting around 6:30 …
The owners of the recently opened Riverside Inn Café in Ross-on-Wye have been dealt a distressing blow: the café may face demolition due to a planning condition breach dating back to the site’s previous ownership. Charlie …
Gloucester City Council announced on Thursday, November 6, its ambitious proposal for local government reorganisation, titled the Greater Gloucester/wider Gloucestershire plan. This marks a significant step toward reshaping …
Local leaders and community representatives have voiced significant concerns over plans to build two new towns in West Gloucestershire, warning that the developments could create a “deprivation doughnut” effect in the Forest …
A Gloucestershire councillor faces formal censure and a three-year ban from chairing committees following serious breaches of the code of conduct. Forest of Dean District Councillor Philip Burford, representing Hartpury and …
Since the Liberal Democrats assumed leadership at Shire Hall, Gloucestershire has seen significant improvements in its road infrastructure, with over 60 miles of roads resurfaced and 40,000 hazardous road defects repaired. …
Since the Liberal Democrats assumed control at Shire Hall, Gloucestershire has seen over 60 miles of roads resurfaced and 40,000 critical highway safety defects repaired. These significant improvements were highlighted at the …
Local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire is likely to lead to the loss of several chief executive positions, but most council workers directly delivering essential services are expected to be protected. This was the …
To address a housing target of approximately 13,200 new homes, the Forest of Dean District Council is proposing the development of one or two new settlements as part of its updated local plan extending to 2045. This plan also …
Herefordshire Council is set to invest nearly a million pounds in refurbishing key parts of Hereford College of Arts' main campus. The council is currently inviting contractors to bid for a project valued at £950,000 to …
Concerns have been raised over school taxi contracts, with accusations that companies have been overcharging and exploiting the county council for years. Critics argue that these service providers have enjoyed favorable terms …
Gloucestershire stands at a pivotal crossroads as discussions intensify over its local governance structure. With political and geographical divisions becoming increasingly apparent, the county faces significant decisions …