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
Concerns Over Gloucester Parking Charges Following £1.12m Council Overspend Thursday, July 9, 2026 gloucester council overspend parking charges budget finance borrowing councillors deficit Gloucester City Council’s recent financial report has revealed an overspend exceeding £1.12 million in the last quarter of 2023, raising concerns about potential increases in parking charges. The council’s latest financial … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Potential Gloucester Parking Charge Increase After £1m Overspend Thursday, July 9, 2026 gloucester parking overspend council charges budget finance borrowing spending deficit The recent disclosure of a £1.12 million overspend at Gloucester City Council has raised concerns about a possible increase in car parking charges next year. According to the council’s latest financial outturn report, the … Read More
Government-backed Gloucestershire council reveals additional £1m overspend despite £15.5m loan Monday, July 6, 2026 gloucester council overspend finance government bailout budget accountability tax governance Gloucester City Council, already buoyed by a £15.5 million emergency government loan earlier this year, has disclosed a new overspend of more than £1.12 million for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. This … Read More
Gloucester City Council Reports £1m Overspend Despite Government Bailout Monday, July 6, 2026 gloucester overspend council government bailout finance accountability budget governance crisis Gloucester City Council, already supported by a substantial government bailout earlier this year, has revealed a fresh financial overspend exceeding £1.12 million in the third quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year. This … Read More
Gloucestershire Airport's Financial Losses Remain Shrouded in Secrecy Wednesday, July 1, 2026 gloucestershire airport aviation finance losses taxpayers council investment sale transparency Gloucestershire Airport, situated at Staverton, has become a financial burden for taxpayers, with losses totaling millions in recent years. Despite offering unique aviation services and hosting around 66,000 aircraft … Read More