Bank Branch Closures Severing Lifeline Services Across South Gloucestershire Sunday, December 28, 2025 banking closures southgloucestershire postoffice bankinghubs council finance community accessibility services Across South Gloucestershire, the extensive closure of bank branches is cutting off vital services for many residents, sparking concern among Conservative councillors. Communities, from bustling suburbs to remote villages, … Read More
Bank Branch Closures Sever Lifeline Services for South Gloucestershire Communities Sunday, December 28, 2025 banking closures southgloucestershire postoffice cashaccess bankinghubs communities rural financialservices council The wave of bank branch closures sweeping across South Gloucestershire is cutting off essential services, impacting residents’ access to vital financial resources, Conservative councillors warn. From rural villages to … Read More
Government Accused of Using ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ Amid ‘Extreme’ Cuts to Shire Hall Budget Saturday, December 27, 2025 gloucestershire funding cuts government council finance localgovernment fairfunding budget publicservices Gloucestershire County Council has sharply criticized the government over significant funding cuts, accusing it of using “smoke and mirrors” to obscure the real impact of the reductions. Officials say the recent Fair Funding … Read More
Two Residents Served Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions Amid Persistent Nuisance Complaints Friday, December 26, 2025 injunctions antisocial behaviour stroud stonehouse council tenants safety crime eviction Two individuals, one from Stroud and another from Stonehouse, have been issued anti-social behaviour injunctions following ongoing disturbances affecting their neighbours. These legal orders explicitly forbid threatening … Read More
Two Nuisance Neighbours Issued Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions Friday, December 26, 2025 injunctions antisocial behaviour stroud stonehouse council eviction safety crime neighbourhood Two individuals from Stroud and Stonehouse have been served anti-social behaviour injunctions due to persistent nuisance affecting their neighbours. These legal orders strictly prohibit threatening behaviour, violence, foul … Read More
Cheltenham Council Vows No Service Cuts Despite £1.1m Budget Shortfall, Criticizes Government Funding Wednesday, December 24, 2025 cheltenham council budget tax funding austerity services government inflation consultation Cheltenham Borough Council has assured residents that no local services will be cut despite facing a £1.17 million budget gap for the coming year. During a meeting held on December 23, council finance chief Peter Jeffries … Read More