Tewkesbury MP and Council Leader Advocate for United Gloucestershire Amid Concerns Over County Split Monday, March 9, 2026 gloucestershire unitary localgovernment publicservices council reorganization consultation equality community governance Tewkesbury MP Cameron Thomas and Borough Council Leader Richard Stanley have joined forces to express strong support for maintaining a single unitary authority across Gloucestershire. They warn that dividing the county into … Read More
Cheltenham Police Report Peaceful Protest Amid Rival Groups Saturday, December 13, 2025 cheltenham protest asylumseekers police peaceful counterprotest immigration community safety equality Police in Cheltenham have confirmed that protests held in the town centre on Saturday, December 13, passed peacefully without any incidents. The demonstrations saw two groups with opposing views on asylum seeker housing come … Read More
Miss Cotswolds Shines at Miss Great Britain 2025 as 'Male Gaze' Becomes History Thursday, October 23, 2025 missgreatbritain pageant femaleempowerment misscotswolds womenjudges equality beautystandards modernwomanhood breakingnorms empowerment Miss Cotswolds took center stage at the Miss Great Britain 2025 competition, marking a significant shift in the pageant’s atmosphere. For the first time in its history, nearly all judges, staff, and spectators were … Read More
Police Commissioner Chris Nelson's Comments on Interim Chief Constable Role Raise Concerns Tuesday, October 14, 2025 police diversity bias recruitment leadership equality controversy inclusion justice commissioner Police Commissioner Chris Nelson has sparked controversy following remarks about the selection process for the interim chief constable position. Nelson described the role without wanting it to be “stale, male and … Read More
Gloucestershire Police Urge Victims of Hate Crime to Speak Out Sunday, October 12, 2025 gloucestershire police hatecrime victims community safety support reporting equality protection Gloucestershire Police are calling on victims of hate crime to come forward and report their experiences. The force emphasizes that everyone, no matter their background, has the right to live without fear or intimidation. By … Read More
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Progress at Fire and Rescue Service Eliminates 'Final Cause for Concern' Tuesday, August 19, 2025 equality diversity inclusion firefighters fireandrescue culture progress inclusioninitiatives workplace community The fire and rescue service has made significant strides in improving equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), successfully addressing longstanding concerns that previously hindered its progress. Recent evaluations have … Read More