Cheltenham Council Leader Denies Bankruptcy Risk Amid Financial Dispute Friday, February 27, 2026 cheltenham council finances bankruptcy budget audit section114 overspend political savings A fervent dispute has emerged between Cheltenham’s borough council leader and a former mayor over the council’s financial health. Rowena Hay, leader of the Liberal Democrat group, has firmly dismissed concerns raised by Wendy … Read More
Cheltenham Festival 2026: Council Implements Enhanced Safety Measures Including 'War on Wee' Thursday, February 26, 2026 cheltenham festival safety council police community racecourse toilets anti-social security With the Cheltenham Festival just under two weeks away, Cheltenham Borough Council has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at maintaining safety and cleanliness throughout the event, set to take place from Tuesday, March 10, … Read More
Cotswold Council Confirms Financial Stability, Rules Out Need for Bailout Thursday, February 26, 2026 cotswold council budget finance reserves capitalinvestment decarbonisation localgovernment taxincrease financialstability Cotswold District Council has announced that its financial position remains healthy and secure, eliminating any need for a government bailout. This assurance comes after councillors approved the council’s budget for the … Read More
Tewkesbury Council Considers Fines to Combat ‘Bin Blight’ with Supportive Approach Wednesday, February 25, 2026 tewkesbury bins conservation council enforcement pilot localgovernment recycling environment community Tewkesbury Borough Council is exploring a pilot scheme aimed at reducing the “bin blight” in the town’s conservation area by requiring residents to remove their bins from the streets once emptied. The council emphasizes that … Read More
Brimscombe Port Set for Temporary Use as Stroud Council Approves Budget and Tax Increase Wednesday, February 25, 2026 brimscombe stroud council budget tax development funding redevelopment climate localplan Stroud District Council has approved a budget for the upcoming financial year that includes a £10,000 allocation to explore temporary uses for the historic Brimscombe Port site. This inland port, dating back to the 1780s, is … Read More
Government Provides £15.5m Loan to Rescue Gloucester City Council from Financial Crisis Tuesday, February 24, 2026 gloucester council bailout loan funding localgovernment overspend recovery finance budget Gloucester City Council is set to receive a crucial £15.5 million loan from the Government after Labour ministers approved the financial rescue package for the struggling authority. This intervention is part of a broader … Read More