Shire Hall Poised to Support Single Unitary Authority Amid Lib Dem Division on Gloucestershire Local Government Reform Tuesday, November 11, 2025 gloucestershire unitary localgovernment reorganisation liberaldemocrats conservatives reformuk greenparty councillors devolution Gloucestershire County Council is set to signal its preference for a single unitary authority as the future model for local government during a vote on Wednesday, November 12. This comes as the Liberal Democrat group opts for … Read More
Cricket Clubs, Play Parks, and Community Projects Receive £1.1 Million Boost in Gloucestershire Thursday, September 18, 2025 gloucestershire funding councillors community cricket parks recreation investment development facilities sport Gloucestershire is set to benefit from a £1.1 million investment aimed at enhancing local cricket clubs, play parks, and various community projects across the county. This funding will be distributed among county councillors, … Read More
Cotswold Council Board Faces Backlash Over Exclusion from Major Development Oversight Tuesday, July 22, 2025 cotswold council development housing planning opposition councillors localplan controversy politics The formation of a Cotswold District Council board overseeing extensive local development has sparked controversy, with accusations of exclusion leveled against council leadership. The board, responsible for guiding a new … Read More
Ex-Shire Hall Chiefs Honored as Aldermen in Gloucestershire Monday, July 21, 2025 gloucestershire aldermen council service recognition shirehall councillors honorary retirement dedication At a special gathering on July 17, Gloucestershire County Council paid tribute to 31 former councillors for their longstanding commitment and significant contributions to the region. Chairman Steve Robinson (L, Nailsworth) … Read More
'Disgraceful' Gloucester Cycle Path Work Replaces Historic Paving Stones with Plain Tarmac Monday, June 23, 2025 gloucester cycling heritage infrastructure northgate construction councillors urbanplanning transport civic Work is underway to build a new cycle lane along Northgate Street in Gloucester, forming part of a major county route connecting Bishop’s Cleeve to Stroud via Cheltenham and Gloucester. While aimed at improving sustainable … Read More
Lib Dems' Surge in Local Elections Signals Party of Middle England, Says Davey Friday, May 2, 2025 liberal democrats conservatives local elections sir ed davey middle england reform uk councillors community politics general election tory voters The Liberal Democrats have replaced the Conservatives as “the party of middle England”, Sir Ed Davey said as he celebrated the local election results. As the Tories faced a Reform UK surge in the north and parts … Read More