Reform UK Councillor Defends Vote Against Flying Pride Flag in Village Friday, June 19, 2026 reformuk councillor pride flag inclusivity unionflag tewkesbury homophobia council politics Graham Bocking, the sole Reform UK councillor on Tewkesbury Borough Council, has publicly clarified his reasons for voting against flying the Pride flag in Churchdown last year. The issue has sparked controversy following … Read More
First Black Mayor of Gloucester Elected in 798-Year History Thursday, May 21, 2026 gloucester mayor adriangraham diversity community independent councillor history charity leadership Adrian Graham, a 39-year-old Independent Councillor, has made history as Gloucester’s first black mayor since the role was established 798 years ago. Representing Matson, Robinswood, and White City, Graham becomes the city’s … Read More
Liberal Democrats Capture St Marks’ and St Peter’s Seat in Gloucestershire By-Election Friday, May 8, 2026 gloucestershire cheltenham byelection liberaldemocrats reformuk localgovernment councillor politics election community Victoria Atherstone of the Liberal Democrats has secured a decisive victory in the St Marks’ and St Peter’s county council by-election in Cheltenham, capturing 44% of the vote. Atherstone received 1,607 votes, substantially … Read More
Gloucester Councillor Denies Abuse Allegations in Bar Incident Friday, May 8, 2026 gloucester councillor harassment trial publicorder abuse magistrates chambers bar legal Alastair Chambers, a Gloucester councillor, has denied accusations that he verbally abused a bar owner during an incident outside Butlers Venue Bar in Gloucester. The alleged altercation occurred on October 5, 2025, involving … Read More
Gloucester City Council Leader Alastair Chambers Faces Harassment Charges Tuesday, May 5, 2026 gloucester councillor harassment charges court publicorderact politics localgovernment alastairchambers magistrates Alastair Chambers, the group leader of the Community Independents at Gloucester City Council, is set to appear in court this week following charges of harassment. Chambers, aged 45 and representing Matson, Robinswood, and … Read More
Gloucester City Council Leader Alastair Chambers Charged with Harassment Tuesday, May 5, 2026 harassment alastairchambers gloucester council communityindependents publicorder magistratescourt politics localgovernment councillor Alastair Chambers, the group leader of the Community Independents at Gloucester City Council, is scheduled to appear before Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court on May 7 following harassment charges. The councillor, who represents … Read More