'Shabby' and 'Unloved' Condition of Cheltenham Town Centre Streets Could Lead to Court Action Tuesday, May 5, 2026 cheltenham civic highways asphalt paving countycouncil legal section56 promenade strand Gloucestershire County Council faces potential legal action over the worsening condition of streets in Cheltenham town centre. The Civic Society has expressed frustration over the persistent presence of the so-called “tarmac … Read More
Gloucestershire Advocates for Independent Strategic Authority Thursday, April 2, 2026 gloucestershire devolution strategicauthority localgovernment weca bristol mercia countycouncil autonomy regionalgovernance Gloucestershire is poised to assert its autonomy by establishing its own strategic authority, rather than joining a partnership dominated by Bristol or aligning with northern neighbours Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This … Read More
Uncertainty Over Cheltenham Recycling Centre Reopening Nine Months After Lib Dem Takeover Saturday, March 28, 2026 cheltenham recycling swindonroad householdwaste libdems gloucestershire countycouncil environmentalregulations wastemanagement kerbside Nearly a year after the Liberal Democrats assumed control at Shire Hall, doubts continue to surround the reopening of Cheltenham’s Swindon Road household recycling centre, which has been closed since January last year. … Read More
All Three Council Reorganisation Plans for Gloucestershire Submitted to Government Tuesday, November 25, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary councilreorganisation government democracy publicconsultation elections countycouncil districtcouncil Gloucestershire is set for a potential overhaul of its local government structure as all three council reorganisation proposals will be forwarded to the Government for consideration. Each plan has secured support from at … Read More
Closed Cheltenham Tip Could Reopen if Shire Hall Approves Business Case to Take Over Swindon Road Depot Sunday, November 16, 2025 cheltenham recycling swindonroad gloucestershire countycouncil boroughcouncil businesscase environmentalregulations flytipping wastemanagement Cheltenham’s Swindon Road household recycling centre, which was closed earlier this year, could reopen if Gloucestershire County Council (Shire Hall) agrees to take over management and approves a viable business case. The … Read More
D-Day Nears for Gloucestershire’s Key Debate on Council Reorganisation Monday, November 3, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment unitaryauthority councilreorganisation shirehall devolution greatergloucester elections countycouncil districtcouncils Next week, Gloucestershire County Council will host a pivotal debate at Shire Hall, focusing on two major proposals for reshaping local government across the county. In collaboration with the six district councils, … Read More