City Lib Dem Chief Jeremy Hilton Faces Possible Ouster Amid Leadership Disputes Friday, August 15, 2025 jeremyhilton liberaldemocrats leadership politics citycouncil partyconflict autocratic councillor governance localpolitics Jeremy Hilton, leader of the City Liberal Democrats, is reportedly facing challenges to his position amid concerns over his leadership style, which some critics have labeled as ‘autocratic.’ Despite the growing … Read More
Tory Councillor Defects to Reform UK, Citing End of Tory Influence in Forest of Dean Wednesday, August 6, 2025 politics defection conservative reformuk councillor forestofdean localgovernment partychange election ukpolitics Councillor Alan Preest has officially left the Conservative Party to join Reform UK, expressing his belief that the Tory presence in the Forest of Dean is “dead in the water.” Preest, a well-known local figure, … Read More
Artificial Intelligence to Monitor Condition of Gloucestershire’s Rural Roads Saturday, June 21, 2025 gloucestershire artificialintelligence ruralroads infrastructure departmentfortransport roadmaintenance unclassifiedroads highways councillor technology sport Gloucestershire is set to employ artificial intelligence technology to monitor the condition of its rural roads, addressing longstanding concerns about the lack of up-to-date data for unclassified roads. At a recent … Read More
Severn Ward By-Election: Six Candidates Compete for Stroud District Seat Monday, May 19, 2025 severn stroud by-election councillor labour conservative green localgovernment elections politics Next month, voters in Stroud’s Severn ward will head to the polls to elect a new district councillor, following the passing of Labour Councillor Richard Maisey. The by-election is scheduled for June 11, with polling stations … Read More
Tributes Honor Malcolm Stennett, Esteemed Former Cheltenham Councillor and Dowty Worker Tuesday, May 13, 2025 malcolmstennett cheltenham councillor tribute community dowty prestbury honour funeral legacy The Municipal Offices fell silent today, May 12, as Cheltenham Borough Council paid heartfelt tribute to Malcolm Stennett, a respected former councillor who passed away on March 28 at the age of 86. Known for his honesty and … Read More
Gloucester Councillor Approved to Install Eco-Friendly Air Source Heat Pump Thursday, May 8, 2025 gloucester councillor heatpump renewable sustainability planning ecofriendly emissions housing energy Gloucester City Councillor John Jones has received planning permission to install an air source heat pump at his home in Tuffley. The Labour councillor, representing the Kingsway ward, proposed fitting a Daikin Altherma 3 … Read More