Council Launches Counter-Fraud Investigation into Contracts Awarded to Firms with Alleged Undeclared Links to Officers and Councillor Tuesday, October 7, 2025 procurement fraud investigation council conflict whistleblower cotswold contracts transparency oversight Cotswold District Council has initiated a counter-fraud investigation following whistleblower concerns raised in October 2024. The probe focuses on contracts awarded to several firms that allegedly have undisclosed … Read More
Cancer Patient Criticizes Council for Sending Bailiffs Over £2,600 Debt Tuesday, October 7, 2025 cancer patient council bailiffs debt counciltax education exemption healthcare enforcement A cancer patient has voiced his frustration after bailiffs arrived at his home seeking payment of £2,600. The man insists the debt relates to a council tax charge from a period when he was a full-time student, which should … Read More
Public Likely to Be Barred from Gloucestershire Airport Council Meeting Monday, October 6, 2025 gloucestershire airport council meeting public residents transparency gloucester cheltenham community There is growing concern as it appears the public may be barred from attending the upcoming Gloucestershire Airport council meeting. Local residents from Gloucester and Cheltenham have expressed frustration, emphasizing the … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Safeguards Following Jailing of Man Holding Four Council Jobs Simultaneously Monday, October 6, 2025 fraud council employment safeguards oversight governance investigation accountability publicsector whistleblower Bryn Howells has been jailed after it was uncovered that he held four council jobs simultaneously, earning at least £236,000 during this period. This case has sparked significant questions regarding the effectiveness of … Read More
Councillor's Mileage Claim for Remote Microsoft Teams Meeting Called a 'Genuine Mistake' by Council Friday, October 3, 2025 council mileage expenses claim remote microsoftteams tewkesbury meeting finance error Tewkesbury Borough Council has ruled that a councillor’s mileage claim for attending a remote meeting via Microsoft Teams was a “genuine mistake.” This incident occurred during the last financial year when the council refused … Read More
Gloucestershire Councillor's Alleged Misconduct Hearing Postponed Wednesday, October 1, 2025 gloucestershire councillor misconduct hearing postponement standards council investigation delay panel The scheduled hearing into the alleged misconduct of a Gloucestershire councillor has been postponed. According to the council, the delay is a result of circumstances beyond the standards panel’s control. No new date …