Former Council Chief Highlights Surge in Threats and Attacks on Political Candidates as Personal Vehicle Vandalized in Cheltenham Monday, August 4, 2025 politics threats vandalism cheltenham candidates violence democracy safety hostility council A former council chief from Cheltenham has sounded the alarm over a disturbing rise in threats and attacks targeting political candidates. The warning comes after his car window was smashed, an incident he believes is linked … Read More
Cheltenham Pizzeria Seeks to Retain Outdoor Seating on Market Days Amid Council Concerns Monday, August 4, 2025 cheltenham pizzeria outdoor seating market council licence japes pavement trade Japes, a popular pizzeria located on The Promenade in Cheltenham, is campaigning to keep its outdoor seating area open during local market days. The move comes as the Cheltenham Borough Council considers changes that could … Read More
Complaints Lead to Increased Grass Cutting on Gloucestershire County Council Land Friday, August 1, 2025 grasscutting tewkesbury council gloucestershire maintenance publicspaces community environment localgovernment complaints Earlier this year, Tewkesbury Borough Council’s agreement to maintain grass cutting on land owned by Gloucestershire County Council came to an end. Following a series of complaints from local residents about overgrown grass … Read More
University and Council Launch Initiative to Boost Business Growth in Gloucester Tuesday, July 29, 2025 gloucester university business entrepreneurship youth startup growth programme council economy Gloucester is set to become a hub for young business innovators thanks to a new initiative jointly launched by the local university and Gloucester City Council. This free programme is specifically designed for individuals … Read More
Shire Hall Denies Institutional Racism as Council Chief Commits to Equality and Respect Monday, July 28, 2025 gloucestershire council racism equality inclusion fireservice diversity respect community leadership Gloucestershire County Council rejects the notion that it is institutionally racist, with civic leaders reaffirming their commitment to fostering an environment of equality and respect for all. Concerns about potential racism … Read More
Gloucestershire's Roads in Crisis as Council Moves to Secure £192m Resurfacing Contract Monday, July 28, 2025 gloucestershire roads potholes resurfacing council contract politics infrastructure climate maintenance Gloucestershire’s roads are once again at the center of a heated debate as county leaders prepare to secure a new £192 million resurfacing contract aimed at tackling widespread road damage. The Liberal Democrat-led … Read More