Concerns Grow Over 'Dying Democracy' at Gloucester City Council Under Jeremy Hilton's Leadership Monday, March 16, 2026 democracy gloucester council leadership scrutiny governance transparency opposition politics accountability There is mounting worry that democracy is faltering at Gloucester City Council amid the leadership of Jeremy Hilton. Opposition members have voiced concerns about increasingly autocratic governance after repeated … Read More
Concerns Grow Over 'Dying Democracy' at Gloucester City Council Amid Leadership Criticism Monday, March 16, 2026 democracy leadership gloucester council opposition governance scrutiny transparency controversy politics There are mounting fears that democracy is faltering at Gloucester City Council under the leadership of Jeremy Hilton. Opposition councillors have voiced concerns that free speech is being stifled, with questions repeatedly … Read More
Anger Erupts Over Installation of Controversial EV Charge Points in Cheltenham Sunday, March 8, 2026 cheltenham electricvehicles evcharging community infrastructure localgovernment transport parking residentconcerns democracy Council workers have begun installing new electric vehicle (EV) charge points on Lyefield Road East in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, sparking anger among local residents who feel their objections were ignored. The project will … Read More
Greater Gloucester Plan Proposes 'Powerhouse Council' to Boost City and Surrounding Parishes Tuesday, February 24, 2026 localgovernment unitarycouncil gloucester reorganisation council parish democracy governance consultation community A transformative plan to create a “powerhouse” council for Gloucester has emerged as part of the local government reorganisation proposals in Gloucestershire. The government is currently consulting residents on … Read More
Greens Face No-Confidence Vote Over Controversial Housing Plans in Forest of Dean Monday, February 16, 2026 greens forestofdean housing council democracy development planning noconfidence localplan homes The leadership of the Green Party in Forest of Dean District Council is under scrutiny as a vote of no confidence is set to be debated next week. The controversy centers on the council’s proposed blueprint to build 13,200 new … Read More
Greens Face No Confidence Vote Over Controversial 13,200-Home Development Plan Monday, February 16, 2026 greens forestofdean council housing development democracy localplan gloucestershire noconfidence politics The leadership of the Green Party in Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean District Council is facing a potential vote of no confidence following widespread criticism of its handling of a contentious housing development plan. The … Read More