Gloucestershire to Become a Single Unitary Authority as Six District Councils Set for Dissolution Thursday, July 16, 2026 gloucestershire unitary council reorganisation localgovernment democracy services elections finance governance A significant reorganisation of local government in Gloucestershire has been confirmed, with ministers deciding to replace the existing county and six district and borough councils with a single unitary authority. This … Read More
Gloucestershire Faces Key Decision on East-West Council Split or Greater Gloucester Authority Thursday, July 9, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment reorganisation unitarycouncil greatergloucester devolution elections countycouncil districtcouncil governance A pivotal decision on the future of Gloucestershire’s local government structure is anticipated next week, with options including splitting the county into East and West councils, creating a Greater Gloucester authority, or … Read More
Gloucestershire Faces Key Decision on Councils Reorganisation: East-West Split, Greater Gloucester, or Single Authority Thursday, July 9, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary councils reorganisation devolution elections governance districts policy Gloucestershire is on the brink of a significant local government restructure, with a decision anticipated next week on whether the county will be divided into East and West councils, form a new Greater Gloucester authority, … Read More
Lib Dems Secure Double Victory in Gloucestershire By-Elections Monday, July 6, 2026 gloucestershire liberaldemocrats byelection council elections cotswold cirencester politics localgovernment elected The Liberal Democrats have successfully claimed victory in two by-elections held in the Cotswold area of Gloucestershire, prompted by the resignation of former District Council leader Joe Harris. Andrea Pellegram has been … Read More
New Names Proposed for Gloucestershire’s Future Councils Friday, June 12, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary councils reorganisation shirehall elections governance mergers councillors Shire Hall officials in Gloucestershire have proposed preferred names and the number of councillors for the county’s new councils as part of significant local government restructuring planned over the next two years. Under … Read More
Labour Faces Deep Divisions in South West Over Starmer’s Leadership Tuesday, May 12, 2026 labour starmer leadership southwest mps elections divisions politics fairness government The Labour Party is grappling with internal divisions in the South West as MPs voice contrasting views on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. Despite mounting pressure from nearly 80 of Labour’s 403 MPs demanding … Read More