'People Pushed Into Overdrafts' by Council Tax Charge Error Sparks Calls for Chief's Resignation Monday, September 8, 2025 forestofdean counciltax overdrafts billingerror refunds localgovernment publicfinance financialstress accountability residents Residents in the Forest of Dean district have been left struggling financially after a council tax billing error resulted in unexpected charges. Many affected individuals report being pushed into overdrafts due to the sudden, … Read More
Council Tax Payments Mistakenly Taken Twice from Thousands in Gloucestershire Monday, September 1, 2025 counciltax gloucestershire refund bankerror payments residents overcharge localcouncil finance errors Thousands of residents in Gloucestershire were mistakenly charged twice for their council tax payments due to a bank error. The local council has acknowledged the issue and assured affected individuals that the overpayments … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Cheltenham’s Golden Valley Development Near GCHQ Amid Social Housing Shortfall Wednesday, August 6, 2025 cheltenham goldenvalley gchq development socialhousing housingshortfall community counciltax affordablehousing urbanplanning Plans for the Golden Valley development near GCHQ in Cheltenham once promised significant community benefits, including much-needed social housing. However, fears are mounting that these benefits are being steadily eroded, … Read More