Liberal Democrats Capture St Marks’ and St Peter’s Seat in Gloucestershire By-Election Friday, May 8, 2026 gloucestershire cheltenham byelection liberaldemocrats reformuk localgovernment councillor politics election community Victoria Atherstone of the Liberal Democrats has secured a decisive victory in the St Marks’ and St Peter’s county council by-election in Cheltenham, capturing 44% of the vote. Atherstone received 1,607 votes, substantially … Read More
Village Council Conflict Deemed 'Silly' as No-Confidence Vote Looms Thursday, April 30, 2026 longhope parishcouncil noconfidence village gloucestershire community localgovernment dispute election residents A major dispute within the Longhope Parish Council in Gloucestershire is being dismissed by some villagers as “just silly” as the community prepares for a no-confidence vote against the council’s three remaining … Read More
Village Poll Set to Decide Fate of Troubled Longhope Parish Council Monday, April 27, 2026 longhope parishcouncil forestofdean misconduct financialirregularities investigation community governance election localpolitics Residents of Longhope, a village in the Forest of Dean, are gearing up for a crucial poll next month to determine whether the remaining members of their parish council should be removed from office. This marks a significant … Read More
Ex-MP David Drew Returns to Stonehouse Town Council to Heal Divisions Friday, January 30, 2026 daviddrew stonehouse towncouncil independent election divisiveness community byelection politics gloucestershire David Drew, former Stroud MP and long-time public servant, has been re-elected as a councillor for Stonehouse Town Council, aiming to help the community move beyond recent divisions. After stepping down from Gloucestershire … Read More
Cotswold Lib Dems Win Council Seat from Greens in By-Election Friday, January 23, 2026 cotswold libdem byelection therissingtons council greenparty politics election localgovernment craigthurling In a recent by-election for The Rissingtons ward on the Cotswold District Council, the Liberal Democrats have reclaimed a seat from the Green Party. Craig Thurling emerged victorious, marking a significant gain for the Lib … Read More
Cotswold and Shire Hall Leader Paul Hodgkinson Re-Selected as Lib Dem Candidate for North Cotswolds Sunday, November 16, 2025 paulhodgkinson libdems northcotswolds gloucestershire election cotswoldcouncil politics publichealth conservative generalelection Paul Hodgkinson, a prominent Gloucestershire County Council leader and cabinet member responsible for public health, communities, and fire services at Shire Hall, has been re-selected as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary … Read More