Council at Risk of Bankruptcy Faces Decade-Long Cut in Spending Power Thursday, January 1, 2026 gloucester council funding crisis budget spending localgovernment audit bailout inflation Gloucester City Council has experienced the steepest percentage decline in spending power among all English councils over the past ten years, according to recent Government financial analyses. The Liberal Democrat-led council … Read More
Gloucester Council Faces Financial Crisis Amid Celebration Claims for 2025 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 gloucester council bankruptcy overspend bailout regeneration cuts leadership crisis finance Gloucester City Council is facing a severe financial crisis after revealing millions of pounds in overspending over recent years. Despite this, the council has described 2025 as a “year to celebrate,” a claim that … Read More
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 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