Shire Hall Backs Single Unitary Council Amid Local Democracy Concerns Wednesday, November 12, 2025 gloucestershire unitary council reorganisation democracy localgovernment services finance representation elections Gloucestershire County Council has selected a single unitary authority as the preferred option for local government reorganisation, amid concerns that the government-mandated changes could weaken local democracy. At the … Read More
Government's New Pub Plans Risk Undermining Local Democracy Monday, October 13, 2025 pubs government democracy nightlife community planning regulation localgovernance socialimpact policy The government’s recent announcement to revitalize the pub industry under Sir Keir Starmer’s vision of a “British night out” sounds promising at first glance. However, beneath the surface lies a potential threat to local … Read More
Council Chief Condemns Political Violence Amid Escalating Tensions Thursday, September 18, 2025 politics violence condemnation tensions council democracy safety peace community violenceprevention In response to increasing political unrest and violence, the council chief has issued a strong condemnation of attacks motivated by political views. Emphasizing the importance of respect and tolerance in a democratic society, … Read More
Former Council Chief Highlights Surge in Threats and Attacks on Political Candidates as Personal Vehicle Vandalized in Cheltenham Monday, August 4, 2025 politics threats vandalism cheltenham candidates violence democracy safety hostility council A former council chief from Cheltenham has sounded the alarm over a disturbing rise in threats and attacks targeting political candidates. The warning comes after his car window was smashed, an incident he believes is linked … Read More
Outcry as Forest of Dean Council Limits Debate on 13,600-Home Development Plan to Five Minutes Sunday, July 27, 2025 forestofdean localplan housingdevelopment publicconsultation councilmeeting democracy housingtargets landallocation urbanplanning communityengagement A heated protest erupted during last night’s Forest of Dean District Council meeting as a critical debate concerning the future development blueprint of the area was abruptly cut short. The council is currently revising its … Read More
Claims of 'Democracy Shutdown' as Debate on 13,600-Home Development Plan Limited to Five Minutes Sunday, July 27, 2025 forest development housing planning consultation council democracy localplan debate newhomes Controversy erupted at the Forest of Dean District Council meeting on July 24 after the debate on the area’s future development plans was abruptly cut short. The council is revising its local plan, which outlines land … Read More