Council Crisis, Crime Crackdown, and Free Festive Parking: Top Stories from Gloucester Wednesday, December 3, 2025 gloucester council crime parking festive community safety governance holiday local Gloucester has been buzzing with major developments recently, capturing the attention of residents across the city. Key among these is a growing council crisis, which has raised concerns about local governance and … Read More
Plans for Fire and Rescue Training Centre, Highways Depot, and Care Home Near M5 and A38 Wednesday, December 3, 2025 gloucestershire firefighting infrastructure development training highways carehome m5 housing council Gloucestershire County Council is preparing to approve a significant £46.7 million development project near junction 10 of the M5, aiming to enhance local infrastructure and services. The ambitious proposal involves … Read More
Gloucester City Council Seeks £17.5m Government Bailout to Avert Financial Collapse Tuesday, December 2, 2025 gloucester council bailout finance crisis section114 overspend cyberattack cuts governance Gloucester City Council is on the brink of financial collapse and is preparing to request an emergency bailout loan of up to £17.5 million from the Government to avoid effectively declaring bankruptcy. At an upcoming Cabinet … Read More
Gloucestershire Council Considers Changing Payment Provider After 17,000 Double Tax Charges Tuesday, December 2, 2025 gloucestershire council tax payment doublecharge bankingerror publica communication refund finance The Forest of Dean District Council in Gloucestershire is considering ending its contract with its third-party payment provider after a serious error resulted in more than 17,000 residents being double-charged for council tax … Read More
Calls Intensify to Ban Uber in the Cotswolds Over Concerns from Local Taxi Drivers Monday, December 1, 2025 uber cotswolds taxi licensing regulation council privatehire competition geofencing cabbies Taxi drivers in the Cotswold District are urging local authorities to block the Uber app from operating in their area, citing fierce competition from drivers licensed hundreds of miles away. Licensed cabbies claim that Uber … Read More
Screwfix Trade Counter Role Outpaces Cotswold Council Leader’s Pay Amidst Controversial Allowance Rise Saturday, November 29, 2025 screwfix cotswold council allowances payrise councillors remuneration gloucestershire localgovernment tradecounter Civic leaders in Gloucestershire’s Cotswold District have voted to increase their allowances despite the council leader earning significantly less than a local Screwfix trade counter supervisor. At a council meeting in … Read More