Democracy

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

Sunday, July 13, 2025 gloucester localgovernment councils democracy politics unitaryauthority libdems labour gloucestershire councildebate

The Liberal Democrat leadership at North Warehouse has come under fire for advancing the creation of a Greater Gloucester authority without securing the City Council’s approval. Councillor Jeremy Hilton (LD, Kingsholm … Read More

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 gloucester localgovernment reorganisation communications politics taxpayers councils democracy publicengagement controversy

A new £35,000-a-year communications officer role, created to “convince the public” that the Greater Gloucester local government reorganisation plan is the best option, has ignited fierce criticism as a misuse of … Read More

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 cheltenham localgovernment parishcouncil devolution unitary governance democracy community consultation reorganisation

Cheltenham is considering the creation of its own town council as part of preparations for significant local government reforms that will see the abolition of the Borough Council. These changes follow the Government’s … Read More

Thursday, May 1, 2025 gloucestershire county council elections 2025 councillors local government politics voters democracy

As Gloucestershire residents head to the polls, the county is abuzz with excitement and anticipation as they participate in the democratic process. Today, voters have the opportunity to directly impact the future of their … Read More