Fears for Cheltenham Council Services as Half of Councillors Lag in Cyber Security Training Saturday, January 3, 2026 cybersecurity councils training gloucestershire cheltenham ransomware cyberattack governance resilience threats Concerns are mounting that vital services in Gloucestershire’s Cheltenham Borough Council could be at risk of cyber attacks due to incomplete cyber security training among councillors. A recent freedom of information request … Read More
Stroud Green Party Condemns Government’s ‘Undemocratic’ Unitary Council Plan as Labour Sees ‘Opportunity’ Wednesday, November 26, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment greenparty labour unitaryauthority councilreorganization democracy stroud councils publicservices Stroud District’s Green Party has vehemently criticized the Government-mandated shake-up of local councils in Gloucestershire, labeling the plan as “shameful” and “undemocratic.” The government seeks to dissolve the current … Read More
Three Gloucestershire Council Reorganisation Proposals Submitted for Government Review Tuesday, November 25, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment reorganisation unitary county council district councils greatergloucester eastwest Gloucestershire faces significant changes in local government structure as three council reorganisation proposals are set to be submitted to the Government for review. Each proposal has gained backing from at least one local … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Potential Cuts to Gloucester’s Council Tax Support Amid Local Government Shake-Up Friday, November 7, 2025 gloucester counciltax support localgovernment reorganisation unitaryauthority welfare pensioners benefits councils Residents in Gloucester who rely on the city’s council tax support scheme face uncertainty as local government reorganisation looms. Gloucester City Council currently offers some of the most generous council tax assistance in … Read More
Major Overhaul Proposed for Gloucestershire Governance: Two Bold Options Presented Thursday, October 23, 2025 gloucestershire governance councils reform administration localgovernment restructuring consultation county city Gloucestershire is facing significant change as two radical governance models are now under consideration. The proposals could fundamentally alter the way local government operates across the region, potentially ending the … Read More
D-Day Looming for Six Gloucestershire Councils Facing Abolition – What’s at Stake? Tuesday, October 21, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment reform councils abolition governance restructuring community services administration Gloucestershire is on the brink of a significant local government reorganization that could see six councils abolished. This transformative change aims to streamline governance, enhance service delivery, and reduce costs. But … Read More