Stroud Residents Rally to Save Historic Stratford Park Lido Tuesday, April 21, 2026 stroud lido stratfordpark community swimming council campaign ownership lidorescue localgovernment Stroud’s iconic Stratford Park lido faced an uncertain future, but a powerful community turnout at St Laurence’s Church on April 20 has injected new hope for its revival. More than 200 residents came together to engage with … Read More
Gloucestershire Residents’ Data Security Concerns Over US Government Access Tuesday, April 21, 2026 gloucestershire data security cloudact usgovernment ai microsoft cloud privacy council Concerns have emerged in Gloucestershire over the safety of residents’ data amid plans to modernise local council services using artificial intelligence (AI). This unease stems from the UK’s dependence on American technology … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Gloucestershire Residents' Data Security Under US Cloud Act Tuesday, April 21, 2026 gloucestershire datasecurity cloudact usgovernment artificialintelligence microsoft technology privacy cloudcomputing council Gloucestershire residents' personal data may be vulnerable to access by the US Government due to current data handling practices involving American technology firms. The UK’s significant dependence on US-based cloud … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Cheltenham Municipal Offices Sale Amid Staff Relocation Tuesday, April 21, 2026 cheltenham municipal offices sale promenade relocation council almiranta property negotiations The potential sale of Cheltenham’s Municipal Offices has come under scrutiny following the relocation of council housing staff to the historic Promenade building, sparking fears that the sale could collapse like the recent … Read More
Gloucestershire County Council Launches £3.4m AI-Driven Overhaul to Tackle Rising Costs Monday, April 20, 2026 ai gloucestershire council transformation efficiency spending savings localgovernment digital services Gloucestershire County Council is embarking on a bold £3.4 million transformation, integrating artificial intelligence and digital tools to modernize services and tighten financial discipline. The Stronger Futures programme … Read More
Gloucestershire Council Launches £3.4m AI-Driven Overhaul to Curb Costs and Enhance Services Monday, April 20, 2026 gloucestershire ai council overhaul spending modernisation efficiency localgovernment services technology Gloucestershire County Council is embarking on an ambitious £3.4 million initiative named the Stronger Futures programme, designed to modernise the council’s operations using artificial intelligence and digital tools. The … Read More