People Trapped in Gloucester Shopping Centre Lift as Security Guard Forces Doors Open for Air Friday, July 18, 2025 lift gloucester safety overheating emergency maintenance shoppingcentre council breakdown rescue On July 13, during one of the hottest days of the year, a group of people became trapped in a lift at Gloucester’s Eastgate Shopping Centre after the lift automatically stopped working due to overheating. A security guard was … Read More
Decision to Reject 172-Home Podsmead Development Defended Amid Calls for Council Resignations Friday, July 18, 2025 podsmead gloucester planning development housing regeneration council infrastructure politics community The decision to reject plans for a £45 million regeneration project proposing 172 new homes, shops, and commercial units in Podsmead has sparked controversy and calls for the Gloucester City Council leadership to resign. … Read More
Council Worker Jailed for Fraudulently Holding Four Concurrent Public Sector Jobs Thursday, July 17, 2025 fraud council employment misconduct publicsector investigation courts payroll disclosure staffing Bryn Howells, a council employee, faced court after it was revealed he simultaneously held four jobs, accumulating at least £236,000 in salaries and benefits. Between February 2022 and June 2023, Howells worked as a Strategic … Read More
Councillor Faces Backlash Over Safety Concerns in Gloucester Council Car Parks and Shopping Centres Wednesday, July 16, 2025 gloucester safety council buildings carparks shoppingcentres health firesafety maintenance inspection A councillor’s repeated warnings about the safety of key Gloucester buildings have been labeled ‘incorrect’ and ‘scaremongering’ by Gloucester City Council, sparking a tense debate over public safety standards. Alastair … Read More
Cheltenham Council Criticized Over Decade-Long Closure of Footbridge Linked to Composer Gustav Holst Monday, July 14, 2025 cheltenham footbridge holst pilley closure campaign council footpath access heritage A vital footbridge forming part of the Gustav Holst Way has been closed for ten years, sparking criticism that Cheltenham Borough Council is ignoring the issue. The Pilley Footbridge in Charlton Kings has remained shut since … Read More
Gloucester City Council Opens Doors with New Early Intervention Plan to Combat Homelessness Sunday, July 13, 2025 homelessness gloucester council prevention tenancy mediation intervention support health community Gloucester City Council has unveiled a proactive strategy to address homelessness by intervening before individuals reach a crisis. On July 9, the council’s cabinet approved the launch of the Gloucester Offer, a comprehensive … Read More