Council Chief’s Homophobia Claims Against Reform UK Spark Fierce Reactions Monday, June 15, 2026 tewkesbury lgbt reformuk homophobia pride politics councillors libdem localgovernment controversy A Tewkesbury Borough Council leader has ignited controversy after suggesting that former school bullies who exhibited homophobic behaviour have grown up to become Reform UK councillors. The comments, made by Liberal Democrat … Read More
New Names Proposed for Gloucestershire’s Future Councils Friday, June 12, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary councils reorganisation shirehall elections governance mergers councillors Shire Hall officials in Gloucestershire have proposed preferred names and the number of councillors for the county’s new councils as part of significant local government restructuring planned over the next two years. Under … Read More
Gloucestershire’s Future Councils: Proposed Names and Councillor Numbers Unveiled Friday, June 12, 2026 gloucestershire councils localgovernment reorganisation unitary councillors naming shirehall gloucester government The preferred names and potential councillor numbers for Gloucestershire’s future councils have been revealed by Shire Hall officials as part of an ongoing local government reorganisation. Currently, Gloucestershire’s … Read More
Calls Grow for 40mph Speed Limit to End ‘Bloody Carnage’ on Forest of Dean Roads Monday, May 4, 2026 speedlimit roadsafety forestofdean wildlife accidents roadfatalities police campaign councillors traffic A campaign to lower speed limits to 40mph on the roads weaving through the Forest of Dean is gaining momentum amid ongoing concerns about road deaths and wildlife casualties. Councillors and local safety groups—including … Read More
Village Poll to Decide Future of Troubled Longhope Parish Council Monday, April 27, 2026 longhope parishcouncil forestofdean elections misconduct financialirregularities localgovernment councillors community investigation Residents of Longhope, a village in the Forest of Dean, will cast their votes on May 11 in a parish poll aimed at potentially removing the last three members of the Longhope Parish Council. This vote follows growing unrest … Read More
Gloucestershire Councillor Brands Bristol 'Mordor' and Champions 'The Shire' Alliance Friday, April 10, 2026 gloucestershire bristol devolution weca herefordshire worcestershire localgovernment councillors tolkien threecounties In the ongoing debate over Gloucestershire’s local government reorganisation, a striking comparison emerged as a councillor likened Bristol to the dark and foreboding realm of Mordor from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the … Read More